Dec 2nd, 2008 · There's indie rock. And then there's indie rock in horn-rimmed glasses. The Texans at KUT pick out the top 10 "smart rock" albums of 2008, headlined by the new efforts of a few brainy Austin acts.
Nov 27th, 2008 · A group of suspected Muslim militants has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Mumbai, India. Reva Ballah is director of Geopolitical Analysis, at Stratfor, a private geopolitical intelligence company in Austin, Texas. She tells Steve Inskeep about the significance of the attacks.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · For his follow-up to 2004's Of What Lies Beneath, Austin, TX resident Dan Dyer draws from gospel, Bossa Nova and even ragtime for a contemporary homage of pulsating grooves. His selt-titled sophomore release, which dropped in late August, begins with the soulful "Love Chain," featuring members of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir backing Dyer's own Stevie Wonder-inspired tenor. It's a passionate and stunning opener, showcasing much of the musical styles Dyer grew up on.
Sep 26th, 2008 · No band has done more to keep alive the legend of Texas swing than Asleep at the Wheel. The Austin group originally formed in West Virginia more than three decades ago and returned recently to play on Mountain Stage for the seventh time since 1990.
Aug 24th, 2008 · At 88, Bertha Means is a rookie. The Texas Democrat is a first-time delegate to the Democratic National Convention. She runs a taxi cab company in Austin, Texas. And she likes to call herself a "great-grandmama-for-Obama." She talks to Host Liane Hansen about being a delegate and what she expects at the upcoming convention.
Aug 13th, 2008 · Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Real Animal, the new album by Austin, Texas-based underground legend Alejandro Escovedo.
Jul 19th, 2008 · Political bloggers on both ends of the political spectrum are converging on Austin, Texas, for their respective annual conferences. Both liberal and conservative activists are trying to dominate this increasingly central forum of political discourse.
Jul 17th, 2008 · A veteran folk and children's artist whose discography often reflects her parenthood, the Austin, Tex., singer-songwriter graced a special Mother's Day performance with new music and songs from her latest album.