KUTX 98.9 is your summer soundtrack with Wet, Hot Austin Summer — a season-long celebration of Austin’s music, heat and community. Tune in for sun-soaked playlists, ticket giveaways, and live events. KUTX is turning up the fun all summer long.

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Summer internships at KUT Public Media are more than just a resume boost — they’re an immersive, 30-hour-a-week experience that gives emerging professionals a real feel for life at a public media organization.This year’s intern cohort is especially dynamic, made up of current students and recent grads — some studying here in Austin, others returning home for the summer after time away at school.

Join us for a casual morning meet-up on Saturday, June 7, at Mazama Coffee Co. in Dripping Springs between 9 and 11 a.m. Grab a coffee, say hello to some of the folks behind KUT Public Media — including Hays County reporter Maya Fawaz — and pick up some free KUT News swag. We’d love to meet you and hear what matters most to you in your community.

The PRX Podcast Creator Summit on the Apple campus will feature lectures, panels, hands-on training and 1-on-1 mentoring.

Join Texas Standard’s Laura Rice, The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey, and KUT News’ Mose Buchele, as they break down the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session.

The Long Center and KUTX 98.9’s The Drop-In returns May 22 with free weekly summer concerts on the lawn, running Thursday evenings through August 14. This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of iconic and emerging Austin artists — set against skyline views and a one-of-a-kind 3D-printed stage.

Join KUT News and KUTX 98.9 for a tailgate before the Texas Longhorns baseball team takes on the Florida Gators in their final weekend at home — Saturday, May 10, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

KUT and "Texas Standard" earned top recognition at the 2025 Texas Broadcast News Awards, winning nine honors — more than any other newsroom in the large market radio category. Presented by the Texas Association of Broadcasters, the awards highlight excellence in local journalism. KUT News and "Texas Standard" were jointly recognized for Overall Broadcast Excellence, with standout wins in digital storytelling, election coverage, feature reporting and more.

KUTX Live at Scholz Garten brings music fans closer to some of the developing and must-see artists of the 2025 SXSW Music Conference. Join us for four exclusive early morning broadcasts from 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 12, through Saturday, March 15. Experience live performances from highly anticipated artists from around the world.