Projects Editor at @KUT, Austin's @NPR Station. Fact enthusiast. @SaltInstitute alum. Mainer. Usually wearing headphones. @mattlargey dot bsky dot social
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Elon Musk’s takeover of federal government infrastructure is ongoing, and at the center of things is a coterie of engineers who are barely out of—and in at least one case, purportedly still in—college. wired.trib.al/NBX8Ak4
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The episodes about 6th St are so, so good, and actually really sweet. A nice reminder that this historic slice of Austin is vibrant and full of interesting people living, celebrating, working HARD, and even looking for true love. TBH I'll miss this version of 6th when it's gone.
Want to step away from the news for a little while?
I don't blame you.
You could do worse than checking out @KUT's newest podcast, 24 Hours in Austin. In our first two episodes, we spend all day and all night on Sixth Street during @sxsw
kutkutx.studio/category/24ho…
Want to step away from the news for a little while?
I don't blame you.
You could do worse than checking out @KUT's newest podcast, 24 Hours in Austin. In our first two episodes, we spend all day and all night on Sixth Street during @sxsw
kutkutx.studio/category/24ho…
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health care spending as a portion of GDP has basically flatlined since 2009 or so
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What does 24 hours on Sixth Street sound like?
A team of audio producers from KUT spent a full day and night on the eight blocks of Sixth Street between Congress and I-35, trying to answer that question as part of the new podcast 24 Hours in Austin. l8r.it/Divl
ALT A team of KUT producers spent 24 hours on Sixth Street. It was a wild ride.
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation. nbcnews.com/politics/justice…
Extremely correct take
In The @NewYorker, I take a step back and introduce a new idea about what won, and lost, the election: the ambience of information. newyorker.com/news/the-lede/…
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A new KUT podcast sent producers on a challenge: spend 24 hours straight in one Austin location, talking to whoever comes through.
Read more from @CultureMapATX:
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Planning Commissioner in Austin:
Absolutely incorrect.
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BREAKING: Austin real estate investor Nate Paul surrendered early to Travis County jail last night for his 10-day contempt of court sentence, avoiding a possible media frenzy this morning before his deadline of 9 a.m.
Paul had made multiple appeal attempts leading up to this.
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BREAKING: @KirkPWatson secures enough votes to win fourth term as Austin Mayor with all votes now in.
And you thought Joe Brandon made grocery prices high…
Trump expected to select Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS ow.ly/RPCN105OUR7
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good news, the economy is great again (for americans that thought it was horrible a week ago)
What does a day in the life of Austin, Texas sound like?
The first episode of @KUT’s newest podcast, 24 Hours in Austin, is out now.
We stayed on Sixth Street around the clock this past March, talking to everyone we could. Take a listen:
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“Risk of mold exposure”
#RECALL: @Hallmark Keepsake Cad Bane Christmas Tree Ornaments; risk of mold exposure. Get refund. CONTACT: 800-425-5627 or online at hallmark.com/product-recalls
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ALT Recalled Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornament - Cad Bane - Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett
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NBC: "Pete Hegseth was just nominated to be Secretary of Defense."
Sen. Bill Cassidy: "Who?"
NBC: "Pete Hegseth from Fox News. Do you have any reaction to this?"
Cassidy: "Who?"