City Cast Houston

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Daily News #123

Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team as we celebrate and interrogate this sprawling place with our favorite journalists, thinkers, leaders, neighbors and gadflies. Learn more and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Houston, at houston.citycast.fm.

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  • Jhujg
    Ad factory
    WARNING: This podcast will spam your feed with near daily ads for other podcasts. If you have notifications on, you’ll get ones pretending the podcast has released a new episode, but really it’s an ad for another, completely unrelated podcast.
  • JohnG4
    Good newscast, great people
    Occasionally a bit too carbrained and suburb-pilled, but a lovely reimagining of daily local news.
  • Woodlands Rezy
    Spammy Feed
    About a month ago City Cast started including a second ‘you might also like’ episode of a different podcast in the daily feed. To me, this is equal to email spam. I’m okay with ads in episodes of free podcasts because I chose to subscribe but to include a second unwanted podcast in the feed is annoying. Sometimes the second podcast is in the feed twice in a day… will come through in the morning with the City Cast podcast episode and again in the afternoon. A shame.
  • Rdswinford
    Need better investigating
    1. HPD is understaffed… academy would take 5+years to fill retirement voids alone and $$$$ - they are obscuring the dilemma- Houston is >2500 officers below FBI estimates for this sized city. 2. The “real” story was not reported for MHH transplant. This was a hatchet job not a surgeons manipulation of records.
  • Gnm98
    Refreshing
    Good solid work from these folks! It’s refreshing to listen to news & current events delivered from reporters who don’t hide their opinions. I don’t always agree with them but I appreciate the openness.
  • DestructoTex
    A good idea, but inconsistent and hard to listen to
    Born and raised Houstonian here. I gave this podcast a three week listen to try it out. I found it really inconsistent and hard to listen to at times, especially when hosts and guests are trying to sound like tik tok influencers rather than podcast show hosts. And a lot of time the information given is just plain wrong. There were some very informative episodes, such as ones on Freedman’s Town and real estate along the energy corridor, but those seem to be the exception. The show that made me unfollow was the one about the rodeo and the border. The guests clearly had no idea of rodeo history or how important it is in Houston but wanted to bash it anyway. And then the show turned into a hit piece on Republicans and misinformation on what’s going on at the border. I gave it a try and now I’m giving it a pass.
  • PodJunkie1989
    Poddywoddy
    Nah
  • SammyInDaCut
    Always Fantastic
    Raheel always brings such a positive light and entertaining twist on all things houston
  • DutkaE
    Great Houston podcast
    Raheel is awesome and anyone who lives, works or visits Houston should listen. Lots of great info.
  • MutualGamer
    H towns best
    I love this show. The energy and enthusiasm for all things H town from the hosts is contagious.
  • Kaotic Ghost
    Great Podcast!
    One of the best Houston podcasts ever! The host are very knowledgeable about our great city! Keep up the great podcast Raheel.
  • HTownStuff
    Amazing
    My fav show to learn what’s going down in H-Town! Love the host Raheel!
  • @ChildishAltuve
    H-Town approved!
    Great podcast for anyone who loves Houston! Whether you’re new to H-Town or lifelong resident, there’s something for everyone!
  • David Poste
    Such positivity.
    The host and guests clearly love Houston. This makes for a great podcast, full of positive vibes.
  • Kayli D
    Use to love it!
    I use to listen to City Cast Houston daily, but I don’t enjoy a majority of the content as much now. A lot of the episodes are re runs of previous material. The quality of the discussions and information were way more in depth when Lisa Gray was the host. The current hosts DO NOT even live in Houston. I feel like this takes away from their understanding of the problems Houstonians face. For example, the HISD episode was so basic. It doesn’t seem like Raheel has a good grasp of the specifics HISD is facing. This theme appears throughout many newer episodes. Please rename this City Cast Houston Metro or have hosts who actually live in Houston. Hoping the podcast will be more interesting and educational in the future!
  • Amy K2
    Best podcast
    Best podcast. Thank you, don’t stop please! Keep it going ❤️
  • Ish2016
    Great podcast
    I learn from listening to the podcast a lot and I appreciate the hard work that they put into the podcast to make it happen Thank you Dina for your amazing work!
  • gooreum89
    Delightful podcast
    I love getting to know about different aspects of Houston through this podcast!
  • Ali Kachmar
    I love it!
    Only podcast worth listening to!
  • gemminnib
    Great Show!!!!!!
    Enjoy listening to this show because of the diverse perspectives and interesting Houston highlights.
  • possiblesubject
    Great podcast for Houstonians and beyond
    Such a fan of this podcast and its hosts. They are fun to listen to, informative, and cover important topics. A great place to start if you want to learn more about Houston in an enjoyable way.
  • DavidHarold
    Refreshing and informative
    It feels really good to have a podcast that opens up new adventures in Houston and important discussion about the world. The warm and informed ways they discuss so much of what is happening feels like a breath of fresh air. Big issues in an accessible, relatable way. Thanks so much!!
  • @zeinabzahid
    Must listen!
    Such an awesome local podcast about things that actually effect our day to day in houston! Host is super entertaining and you can hear and see how much thought goes into these episodes!
  • Rachel p 313
    Great show
    Love your show! Thanks for keeping us up to date on the current events in Houston while bringing a fresh perspective. Keep the episodes coming!
  • Jen123K
    Love the pod!
    So happy to have found this podcast that offers great perspectives and covers current events and all that’s going on in Houston!
  • Suncerely1
    Terrific podcast!
    My go-to for Houston news you can use.
  • aabulawi16😎
    Fantastic all around
    Dina is the best. Love tuning in!
  • corinnajw
    thank you
    beautiful sentiments in the episode about the pro-Palestine protest in Houston, thank you for sharing vital information about the human rights violations going on in Gaza.
  • Eileen Banks
    Love this podcast!
    I moved back to Houston a few years ago and just love listening to this podcast to get all the updates needed!
  • musliminamerica
    Love local!
    After listening to many podcasts on national news, like “the daily”, for many years I realized I don’t have enough local news info in my life; which frankly matters more in terms of my day to day! So glad I found this podcast. The host is so entertaining and I love that they present on a variety of topics. I look forward to each episode!
  • msumbody
    Nostalgic and lovely
    I’ve moved away from Houston and listening to this podcast reminds me of how amazing the city of Houston is. The hosts are great, well informed, and pleasant to listen to. I feel like I’m getting real life information about the people and culture of the city.
  • MichaelSL1983
    Excellent show and coverage
    Love this podcast. The issues it raises are so important and the perspectives it covers are much needed. Grateful to have a show like this to showcase the amazing people and things happening in Houston!
  • lananabananana
    Keeps me connected!
    Moved from Houston several years ago but this podcast has kept me in the loop about all happenings of my wonderful city, the H!!! May live in a different state now but my heart will always be in Houston 💗💗
  • mattdrwen
    Awful Interview (Mike Miles)
    If the host isn’t going to ask challenging questions and follow ups, or even push back with some prepared facts, then why even have an interview? Just let Mike Miles record his own podcast! C’mon CityCast, do some journalism or just quit.
  • clotta510
    Much needed podcast
    As a transplant to Houston almost two years, I must say City Cast is always right on time. You keep us informed and entertained. This podcast is like a compass for me in navigating such a big city. I advise everyone new to the city to listen. Keep up the great work!
  • Milkfish25
    Love it!
    The perfect podcast for every Houstonian! Episodes are short and sweet with a nice variety of topics, and Raheel keeps it punchy and entertaining.
  • TroubleAheadTroubleBehind
    Raheel Kicks It
    I enjoy this podcast a lot. Keeping it real. I enjoy the positivity — even when probing the tough issues.
  • siddiquiproperties2000
    Raheel Ramzanali
    Wow Raheel is the best addition that could of ever happened to this podcast, he knows everything Houston!!!!
  • sana@dan1
    Governor Abbot vs diversity
    Thank you so much CityCast Houston, you save us from all the nonsense and trash talk, in most podcast now days this episode about the universities and diversity is eye-opener. We enjoy listening to your podcast every day. Keep the good work.
  • Life Is Wonderful Love
    I Love Houston
    Excellent podcast to learn about everything Houston. What’s happening in Houston- Food, Events, Politics, Business and the People. Fun to listen to all the topics. If you live in Houston or lived in Houston- you get it.
  • 48857921670752
    Great show
    Congratulations, Antréchelle!
  • TheBlackAttack
    Love the show but HTX
    I love what y’all are doing to provide multiple views of Houston and great topics generally. But HTX? Why? No one uses that unless they’re from a Chicago ad agency. It’s HOU, always has been. Stop trying to make htx happen.
  • (insert sad emoji)
    Listen for the hot takes!
    This show has the best hot takes! From what’s the best Houston date to the best brunches, this show is welcomes opinions and I love it! Also they have a great frugal dining challenge you have to try (I believe it was Houston meals for under $15 books).
  • WriteOftenLiveFully
    Fun
    I love the Thursday team chats especially! The producers bring such a fun energy to the show, and the host clearly loves Houston so dearly. Houstonianir passion comes through and I learn so much about the city through their conversations!
  • LAlonM
    Love this show!
    Great show! Love the team and content
  • megdalts
    Fun and informative!
    I love listening to City Cast Houston! It does such a great job at capturing what’s happening in the city and beyond. A must-listen for all Houston residents!
  • SDSU V
    💛
    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love this pod that keeps me up to date on what’s happening in H-town!
  • Peymargar
    These are my people
    Love getting to learn new things and stay in the know about what’s going on in Houston at-large. I feel so connected to the community, and I feel like the CCH team are my friends! They’re so fun to listen to. Can’t imagine my mornings without this pod.
  • Sonja135
    The best Houston podcast out there
    This show is thoughtful, informed, funny, warm and inviting. I feel like someone just invited me over to a house party of smart, kind people, and I get to listen in to conversations about what Houston is doing right and what we can do better. Plus, fun stuff too, like all the creative ways that folks stay cool in the middle of summer!
  • AK ALMoumen
    My Daily Driver
    I put on this podcast every day on my drives around the city and I just adore how it encompasses the spirt and diversity of the city in a real and meaningful way!
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