Erin Geisler

The new podcast “(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen” fuels bold conversations by asking, “What is the darkness to you?” Hosted by Austin Music Industry Hall of Famer Laurie Gallardo, “Vampire Sunscreen” conversations get to the heart of guests’ personal philosophies, internal struggles and creative journeys that shaped them.

Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy participated in our "Three Questions" series where she talked about the podcast she's listening to, what her Middle School Book Club is reading and her favorite places to dance in Austin.

Public media journalists and thought leaders from KUT News, “Texas Standard,” The Texas Newsroom and NPR – including NPR CEO Katherine Maher and "Morning Edition" host Michel Martin – will lead discussions on topics ranging from criminal justice and media, to Texas music and culture at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival.

KUT News won two National Edward R. Murrow Awards – among the most respected journalism awards in the world – for a report on I-35 noise concerns and a story about a group of crows that has been visiting an East Austin library for years.

Season three of the award-winning podcast “Black Austin Matters” kicks off with a launch party featuring hosts Richard J. Reddick and Lisa B. Thompson in a live podcast recording with Harrison Eppright.

Seven projects from KUT News and “Texas Standard” were recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association as the “very best public media work."

“This Is My Thing,” explores the ways we find and bring joy into our lives. It’s about the things we do not because it’s a job or a necessity – but simply because we love to do them.

What do you want to hear from KUT News? We want to know! Join us Wednesday, June 19, for a casual morning meet-up. We’ll be at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center from 8-10 am.

The KUT and “Texas Standard” newsrooms are celebrating five Regional Edward R. Murrow Award wins – among the most respected journalism awards in the world – from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Join KUT News and 1A's Jenn White for a live conversation on May 22, exploring how our individual civic duty contributes to how well our democracy works.