Around The Station

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.

Nine paid interns — selected from more than 80 applicants — joined five different teams across both stations this fall. The hands-on internships are designed to provide real-world experience and work samples for interns. Interns also receive supplemental programming on topics including confidence in the workplace and navigating job applications.

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.

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.

We are pleased to welcome 11 paid interns to the KUT and "Texas Standard" newsrooms and KUTX this summer. Over the next few months, they'll gain hands-on, real-world experiences to prepare them for careers in journalism, media production and more.

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.