Daily Texan Newscast

In this episode of In Session, The Daily Texan's legislative reporters talk about a new rule preventing University staff from using Airbnb, EpiPens and anti-hazing legislation. They also talk about the budget, which is now up for debate, but there's nothing much to say about that yet. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Chase Karacostas and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

JT and Ross bring on Robert Larkin and Stephen Wagner to talk three big tournaments -- the Longhorn women's loss in the NCAA, the men's run in the NIT and the Daily Texan's run in the prestigious C-league intramural tournament. ALSO: Kentucky vs. the City College of New York on an aircraft carrier. Who's in? Produced by JT Lindsey and Clark Dalton. Music by Nctrnm.

Exercising your right to free speech takes a lot of forms -- from arguing for greater protection of that right, to yelling for a cause to screaming in celebration. Shaan Lashari talks to student activists about free speech and how the Chicago Principles came to the Forty Acres. Bianca Canal counts down the moments before the end of Student Government campaigning to the tune of students shouting -- and follows up to hear them shout at the result. Produced by Eric Kiehnau, Sara Schleede, Morgan Kuehler and JT Lindsey.

Bill filing for the 2019 Texas Legislature ended with a record high. With 7,067 bills to tend to, what is next for legislators under the pink dome? The Daily Texan's legislative reporters explain, but not before weighing in on an announcement that every Texan has been waiting for. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Katie Balevic and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Ross and JT are joined by Steve Helwick and Stephen Wagner to talk men's and women's basketball -- and their postseason chances. They discuss the allegations against now former men's tennis coach Michael Center.

Morgan Kuehler substitutes for Sara Schleede and sits down with reporter Chad Lyle to talk all things Texas Lege. Stay till the end for some fun news!

Sometimes a joke goes too far -- and sometimes it goes serious. Spencer Buckner looks back on the history of satirical campaigns in UT's Student Government through the story of a jokester turned president and a to-go Red Lobster order that went way too far. Hosted and written by Spencer Buckner. Produced by Eric Kiehnau.

Ross and JT are joined by Donnavan Smoot and Steve Helwick to talk about men's and women's hoops as we head into the madness of March. Music by Kevin Macleod.

UT’s 2019 campus-wide elections are underway. Welcome to the rodeo. In the third episode of this miniseries, The Daily Texan looks back into history to examine Student Government's evolving role in life on campus, from 1900 to now. Hosted and produced by Sara Schleede. Additional narration by Gage Clow. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Incompetech.

In this episode of In Session, The Daily Texan's legislative reporters discuss contentious issues such as LGBTQ and abortion rights, as well as the issue on every Texan's mind — is Beto O'Rourke running for president? Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Katie Balevic, Chase Karacostas and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

JT and Ross get their acts together and bring the podcast back. Robert Larkin joins to talk the disappointing men's basketball team. Music by Nctrnm. ALSO: JT's sister is having a girl. Uncle "Bub" is over the moon.

UT’s 2019 campus-wide elections are underway. Welcome to the rodeo. In the second episode of this miniseries, The Daily Texan explores the 2019 executive alliance campaigns. What ways do these campaigns want to improve student life on campus, and who will come out on top? Hosted and produced by Sara Schleede. Additional reporting by Hannah Ortega and Nicole Stuessy. Dessert metaphor by Spencer Buckner. Additional audio courtesy of Camron & Amie’s campaign video, produced by Nabil Bayoumi and Justin Banh, directed by Jade Fabello, and featuring music from Big Wy’s Brass Band. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

While The Daily Texan legislative reporters wait for the legislature to kick into high gear, they talk about Texas' first LGBTQ caucus, a bill that could allow student IDs as a proper form of voting identification, and a very expensive batch of hot chocolate. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Katie Balevic and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

UT’s 2019 campus-wide elections are underway. Welcome to the rodeo. In the first episode of this miniseries, The Daily Texan takes a look back at what went down last spring, and what it means for this year’s elections. Hosted and produced by Sara Schleede. Additional reporting by Hannah Ortega. Featuring Chase Karacostas. Election announcements courtesy of The Daily Texan Facebook page.

JT, Ross and Clark are joined by baseball beat writer CJ Vogel and softball beat writer (not to be confused with distant cousin and Tri-Wizard Tournament competitor Viktor) Marcus Krum to talk about the start of those two sports' seasons. Also: Guess who's back? Back again? We are back. Tell a friend that JT remembered to upload. Music by Nctrnm.

In this episode of In Session, The Daily Texan's legislative reporters give a rundown on the past week — from decriminalizing kitty keychains to complaints against Title IX changes to guidance on how students can advocate at the Capitol. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Katie Balevic and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Audio staffer Bianca Canal talks to some UT students about their thoughts on Valentine's Day. Produced by Bianca Canal.

In this episode of In Session, The Daily Texan's legislative reporters explain Governor Greg Abbott's five emergency items for this legislative session as lined out in Tuesday's State of the State address. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Featuring Katie Balevic, Chase Karacostas and Chad Lyle. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Audio Editor Morgan Kuehler sits down with reporter Lisa Nhan to discuss her work reporting on the death of Nicky Cumberland and the Texas Cowboys organization.

JT and Ross are joined by men's basketball beat writer Steve Helwick to talk about men's hoops... and more. Produced by JT Lindsey with help from Clark Dalton. Music by Kevin Macleod.