Around The Station

Kick off the holiday season with KUT News, KUTX 98.9 and the Downtown Austin Alliance at the annual Holiday Sing-Along, Tree Lighting and Downtown Stroll. From 3 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Austin. This family friendly event is free!

Do you swipe right when someone’s profile says they’re a public radio fan? Are you seeking real life “driveway moments” where you want to stick around and learn more about someone? Join us for this free event.

Lauren Little, managing director for KUT and KUTX membership and development, shares what she’s currently listening to (hint: dragons, dinosaurs and Swift), reading and enjoying about Austin.

If you plan to attend the 2024 Texas Book Festival, we encourage you to check out these author sessions hosted by local public radio journalists, including Ben Philpott, Sarah Asch and Sergio Martínez-Beltrán.

Meet some of our staff, pick up free swag and meet fellow public radio lovers at our next morning meet-up, Wednesday, Oct. 30. We’ll be at Easy Tiger at The Linc between 8:30 and 10 am.

Music nerd, rare vinyl collector, radio afficionado and KUTX Music Director Rick McNulty takes the wheel as afternoon drive time host on KUTX 98.9 from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. He takes the shift held by Jody Denberg who recently retired.

State politics reporter Blaise Gainey, who recently became an Austinite, talks about his go-to R&B artists and what he's enjoying about his new home — including H-E-B.

Join us for the “(SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen” podcast launch party featuring a conversation between host Laurie Gallardo and musician Thor Harris followed by an audience Q&A. The conversation will be recorded for a future episode of (SPF 1000) Vampire Sunscreen.

What do you want to hear from KUT News and "Texas Standard"? We want to know! Join us Wednesday, Sept. 25, for a casual morning meet-up. We’ll be at Cosmic Coffee – South Austin between 8 and 10 am.

KUT is making changes to its program lineup, starting with On Point moving to the 9 a.m. slot, replacing 1A. The changes offer listeners new exciting shows entering election season and help KUT to more thoughtfully allocate programming dollars.