Tune in to The Daily Texan Podcast and catch up on what news you missed in the past week that is relevant and important to the 40 acres. Check back every Friday at 4:30 p.m. for a new episode.

Foundations: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guests Megan Strickland talk about The Daily Texan's foundation package.

Podcast Picks: 
Megan Strickland: Is puppy love worth the cost? 
Andrew Messamore: The first lawsuits against West Fertilizer Co. and Adair Grain have been filed 
Alexa Ura: Cleaning up the corner: Outreach and altruism at 12th and Chicon 
​Bobby Blanchard: West Procession & Memorial Services

 

Oil and Board of Regents: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura and special guests Megan Strickland and Jordan Rudner talk about Friday's special oil package and the ongoing conflict with the Board of Regents.

Megan Strickland: UTPD looks at Los Angeles Police Captain for new chief position 
Jordan Rudner: Health care law impacts hours for Co-op workers​
Alexa Ura: Oil! In Midland 
Bobby Blanchard: Regents revisit Commission of 125​

A&M's Controversy and UT's Admissions Policy: In this week's podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Jordan Rudner talk about A&M's recent controversial "Religious Funding Exemption Bill" and a few state bills that would provide UT with a safety net should the Supreme Court rule in the favor of Abigail Fisher in the Fisher v. Texas court case.

​DT Podcast Picks:
Andrew Messamore: Anti-slavery event Polaris covers human trafficking in Austin 
Jordan Rudner: Bill would look into restructuring sexual assault policies at Texas universities
Alexa Ura: UT research group uses math, simulations to analyze hurricanes
Bobby Blanchard: UT's irrigation system saves millions of gallons since last year
Jordan Rudner's "Headline of the Week": "FareWills, we're out the Thor​"
 

Gender Equity, Board of Regents (again) and the Class of 2017: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Jordan Rudner discuss the changes to gender equity on campus following a report five years ago that found a significant pay gap between men and women on campus. They also revisit the controversies surrounding the UT System Board of Regents, and they discuss the size of the upcoming freshmen class.

DT Podcast Picks:
Andrew Messamore: Students and staff voice opposition to committee's cost-cutting recommendations  
Alexa Ura: Invisibility cloak in the works at UT​ 
Bobby Blanchard: UT student watches from courtroom floor as justices debate marriage equality​
 

Powers v. Board of Regents: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Joshua Fechter talk about the recent tensions and controversies regarding UT President William Powers Jr. and the UT System's Board of Regents.

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Andrew Messamore: Recent developments in Jennifer Cave murder case suggest alternative perpetrator 
Joshua Fechter: Bill could allow UT employees to share benefits with same-sex partners 
Alexa Ura: UT veterans reflect on duty on 10th anniversary of Iraq invasion 
Bobby Blanchard: Clubs housed in Anna Hiss Gym worry about remodeling, while UT says no changes will be made soon

Protest, Investments and Plastic Bags: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Andrew Messamore, Hannah Jane DeCiutiis and Natalie Hee talk about the protest and backlash The Daily Texan got for an ad that ran in Monday's paper. They also talk about the web of business connections Regent Alex Cranberg has to a company the UT System has invested in and the recent plastic bag ban.

DT Podcasts Picks of the Week:
Andrew Messamore: Living without fear
​Hannah Jane DeCiutiis: Homosexuality healthy in humans, animals alike
Natalie Hee: Taking the "Daily" Out of the Texan 
​Bobby Blanchard: Lack of sleep among UT students an issue on campus

DT Podcasts Picks of the Week:
Alexa Ura: Arms full of Daily Texans 
Bobby Blanchard: Advice on overcoming your horoscope and your parents

Partners in Graduation: In this podcast, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Jordan Rudner discuss the latest changes coming for graduate students and four-year tuition rates, as well as a University Faculty Council resoultion supporting domestic partner benefits on the Forty Acres.

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Jordan Rudner: LBJ Library releases love letters between President Johnson and Lady Bird through their courtship
Alexa Ura: From Point A to Point B: UT shuttle drivers keep the schedule rolling
​Andrew Messamore: Scandalized but Unscrutinized

Major Issues:  In this podcast, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Shabab Siddiqui discuss the details surrounding the announcement that UT football offensive coordinator Major Applewhite engaged in "inappropriate, consensual behavior with an adult student" in 2009. 

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Shabab Siddqui: UT System Board of Regents in limbo with expiration of three terms and Election Supervisory Board hopes election code changes mean smoother campaign season
Alexa Ura: CPRIT impact on UT research unclear
​Andrew Messamore: In examining affordability, the amount of graduation debt varies by college

More Money, More Problems: In this podcast, Alexa Ura, Andrew Messamore and special guest Megan Strickland talk about financial developments at UT, including the federal work-study program, an annnouncement by UT President William Powers Jr. detailing cost-saving measures based on recommendations from the Committee on Business Productivity and proposed state appropriations for UT. 

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Megan Strickland: UT students can now help draw Austin district lines determine representation
Alexa Ura: National Association of Scholars has long history with University of Texas
​Andrew Messamore: State legislators propose plan for conserving water during state drought

University Expansion and Why We Love Belgium: In this Podcast, Bobby Blanchard and Alexa Ura talked about funding for the new UT medical school, the possibilty of a new enginnering building and Twitter in the classroom.  This was recorded on Jan. 25. 

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Bobby Blanchard: The Daily Texan’s multimedia editor savors experience of northern train ride
Alexa Ura: Texas getting plenty of quality but not much quantity with 2013 recruiting class
​Andrew Messamore: Aaron Swartz: a case for open access at UT

 

The Longhorn Network: In this prerecorded podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Andrew Messamore and Alexa Ura tackle the complicated narrative that is the Longhorn Network. Award-winning sports columnist Trey Scott is a special guest, providing the backstory, an eye to the future and the ups and downs of the $300 million dollar deal with ESPN.

 

Flu, Guns and What You Missed: In this podcast, Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura and Andrew Messamore let you know what you missed during the winter break. UT got thrown into the media spotlight for two different controversies, the flu got a lot worse and gun control became a big part of the conversation. 

DT Podcast Picks of the Week:
Bobby Blanchard: Belo Center for New Media installs long delayed Daily Texan news boxes
Alexa Ura: Gathering higher education data on student veterans proves difficult
Andrew Messamore: Race, class and gender, Q&A with Peter Wood
 

Texas 83rd Legislative Preview: The Texas lege is in session. What kind of bills are going to affect Higher Education and students? Bobby Blanchard, Alexa Ura and Andrew Messamore.