Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
State offers South Texas land for deportation facility under Trump admin plans
The Texas General Land Office is offering a 1,400-acre Starr County ranch to the Donald Trump administration as a “mass deportation” center, raising legal concerns surrounding the president-elect’s plans and emphasizing potential conflicts with U.S. law.
Denise Gilman, clinical professor at UT Austin, joins the Standard with more.
Trump’s tariffs: What to expect in a second term
With Donald Trump’s second term set to begin in under two months, much of the focus has shifted to tariffs. During his first presidency, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods, plus imports from other nations as well.
Raymond Robertson with Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government joins the show with what to expect the second time around.
Training educators in mental health first aid
As stress and anxiety levels rise among children and young adults, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is stepping in. A one-day training equips school and college staff with critical mental health first-aid skills. Texas Public Radio’s
Camille Phillips reports on how the initiative is making a difference.
Nuclear power’s future in Texas
Texas is eyeing a nuclear expansion, with Gov. Greg Abbott boosting its presence in the state’s energy mix, and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group outlining plans to further bolster nuclear power.
Reed Clay, president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, joins the Standard to discuss this push and its implications for Texas’ energy landscape.
Buggin’ Out with Wizzie Brown
Wizzie Brown is a program specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and our go-to insect expert. Something bugging you? Drop us a line and we’ll pass it along.
WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise
With the WNBA set to add teams in San Francisco, Portland and Toronto, there’s speculation about a 16th team. Could Austin be next?
Fran Harris, who has a championship pedigree with the University of Texas and Houston Comets, is an advocate for bringing the league to the city. She joins the Standard with her vision for the capital as a future WNBA hub.
Crowdfunding tips to ensure success
Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter can turn ideas into reality, but success requires strategy. Tech expert Omar Gallaga shares findings from UT Austin researcher Raghunath Rao on how to inspire potential backers.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
