It’s Friday so host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down the big news from the week with the best and brightest journalists from the city. Today, he’s joined by Gwen Howerton, Chron.com’s Texas Culture Reporter and the Houston Chronicle’s religion reporter Haajrah Gilani to talk about the latest from Governor Abbott’s second special session and court rulings on ... Show More
Oct 24
Our Final Goodbyes and What We’ve Learned About Houston
Since the beginning of City Cast Houston, every story we’ve shared on this podcast has shown us something new about this city. In this final episode, the entire City Cast Houston team including host Raheel Ramzanali, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston newsletter editor Bro ... Show More
43 m
Oct 23
Tiny Things That Annoy Us About Houston
We’re in our final week of shows, so host Raheel Ramzanali is sharing one of his favorite episodes of all-time. We love H-Town, but when you love something, you can’t help but think about how it could improve… even in the pettiest ways! Business owner and the voice of the streets ... Show More
29 m
Aug 12
Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Crackdown on D.C., and Silicon Valley Embraces the Pentagon
<p>Plus, a quiet crisis for America’s jurors. </p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/us/politics/trump-washington-dc-police.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trump Takes Control of D.C. Police, Citing ‘Bloodthirsty Criminals.’ Bu ... Show More
10m 9s
Jun 2025
S4|E33: Defending Len Davis
When corrupt New Orleans cop Len Davis tried to reject a presidential commutation, his longtime attorney Pat Fanning wasn’t surprised. In this episode, Fanning recalls their unlikely relationship, how he came to defend a man already on Death Row, and what it revealed about the ci ... Show More
31m 58s
May 2025
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
<div>This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas turns deadly when 17-year-old Austin Metcalf is fatally stabbed, allegedly by fellow runner Karmelo Anthony. The shocking incident quickly spiraled into a storm of viral misinformation, poli ... Show More
57m 2s
Dec 2024
FBI Has TWENTY SIX Informants At J6 IG Report Exposes, AOC WAS RIGHT w/Mike Davis
<p>Tim, Phil, & Libby are joined by Mike Davis to discuss the new IG report exposing FBI informants were at J6, the corporate press lying about the new IG report, Mike Davis explaining how the modern Democrat party are marxists, and CNN roasted over their video 'rescuing' a priso ... Show More
2h 3m
Jun 2025
S4|E36: The Combo Plate King | Part 1
Greg Leon, a prominent Mexican restaurant owner in South Carolina, became a federal informant in a local corruption probe. This episode traces his rise, his ties to law enforcement, and the events that unfolded after he discovered his wife with another man on Valentine’s Day. Fin ... Show More
32m 59s