"On Wednesday, October 1, the first day National Public Radio (NPR) no longer has any federal funding, Austin's NPR station announced a new venture. Austin Signal, a daily weekday "magazine" in the form of a news show by KUT News, will launch Monday, October 6. A press release says the show "blends trusted local reporting with Austin's vibrant culture to keep Central Texans connected and informed." Each episode will be 30 minutes long, and will air weekdays at 1 pm on KUT 90.5."
"This is, of course, not the first time listeners will hear reports from KUT. But this show includes stories by more than 40 reporters from KUT News, KUTX 98.9, and the station's podcasts; Texas Standard, which collaborates with KUT and other news organizations from North Texas, Houston, San Antonio, and beyond; and more reporting partners. The Texas Tribune is launching an Austin newsroom soon, which will also be a partner."
""At a time when news fatigue is real, Austin Signal offers a fresh, approachable way to stay informed," said KUT News managing editor Ben Philpott in the release. "For more than 20 years, KUT News has been Austin's trusted source for local journalism. Now we're combining that reliable, award-winning reporting with the creativity of our music and culture teams to deliver a show that reflects the full scope of Central Texas life.""
Austin Signal will be a 30-minute weekday news magazine produced by KUT News and launching Monday, October 6. Episodes will air weekdays at 1 pm on KUT 90.5 and will be released daily as a podcast on KUT.org. The show will feature reporting from more than 40 reporters across KUT News, KUTX 98.9, station podcasts, Texas Standard, and additional partners, with the Texas Tribune joining as a partner. Topics will include local music, arts, culture, and sports, with the first week's coverage culminating in a report from the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The partnership aims to reduce duplicated reporting and enable deeper coverage.
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