March 20th, 2010

Liz Carpenter passed away earlier today at the age of 89. Evan Smith interviewed her for Texas Monthly Talks in 2005. Here is a clip from that interview.

Political Writer & Humorist Liz Carpenter from Texas Monthly Talks on Vimeo.

March 1st, 2010

Join Evan Smith and KLRU’s Texas Monthly Talks for a conversation with political journalists John Heilemann and Mark Halperin on Friday, March 5, at 10:15 a.m.  RSVP now

Halperin and Heilemann know as much about American politics as anyone. And they share their insights and inside knowledge with a wide audience through Heilemann’s work for New York magazine and Halperin’s with Time and the political blog, The Page. They’ve co-authored the bestselling book, Game Change, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 presidential election.

RSVP now Taping starts promptly at 10:15 a.m. Doors open at 9:45 a.m.

January 21st, 2010

KLRU will be taping several episodes of Texas Monthly Talks in February. Come be part of the live studio audience for this award winning statewide series. Each taping features an interview with the guest and then a short audience q&a. Please RSVP for each taping you’d like to attend. All tapings take place in KLRU’s Austin City Limits Studio 6A.

Newsweek editor Jon Meacham 2/8 at 2:45 p.m. RSVP Here
Meacham’s interests and expertise reach across a broad range of American culture: political history, foreign affairs, the Civil Rights movement and the role of religion in American history and contemporary society. Meacham is in Austin as part of The University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs Center for Politics and Governance Perspectives Series. Taping starts promptly at 2:45 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. RSVP Here

David Brancaccio 2/16 at 10:30 a.m. RSVP Here
Brancaccio is host and senior editor of NOW on PBS, public television’s award-winning newsmagazine of investigative reporting and in-depth interviews. Among his beats: politics, human rights, national security, the environment, health care, and science policy. Taping starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. RSVP Here

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro 2/17 at 10:15 a.m. RSVP here
Castro took office just eight months ago after taking 56 percent of the vote in a nine-way race. At 35 years old, he’s the youngest mayor in any of the 50 largest U.S. cities but he’s already nine years into a political career that to many seemed almost inevitable. Taping starts promptly at 10:15 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. RSVP here

January 20th, 2010

Join Evan Smith and KLRU’s Texas Monthly Talks for a conversation with Augie Garrido, head baseball coach for The University of Texas at Austin on Monday, January 25. RSVP here

The Longhorns start their season on February 19 with a number one pre-season ranking and high hopes for the year. Garrido’s record gives fans good reason for big expectations. He has more wins than any other baseball coach in NCAA history, taking teams to the College World Series twelve times and leading five national championship teams.

Taping starts promptly at 11:15 a.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

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December 8th, 2009

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Join Evan Smith and KLRU’s Texas Monthly Talks for a conversation with Michael Williams, who holds a seat on the Railroad Commission of Texas, on December 17 at 12:15 p.m. One year ago, Williams announced his plan to run for a seat in the United States Senate. His hope is to take Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison’s place in a special election if she leaves Washington but he’s also widely considered to be a likely appointee to fill a vacancy until an election can be held. Williams is a staunch conservative who would become the lone African-American Republican in the Senate, and he’s gained attention nationwide. Join us to learn more about the candidate and his views.

November 6th, 2009

Join KLRU in the studio for a Texas Monthly Talks taping with 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer. Evan Smith talks with the legendary newsman about his career and journalism today. Taping starts at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, November 13. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. RSVP here

October 27th, 2009

Join KLRU in the studio for a Texas Monthly Talks taping with Director Richard Linklater. Evan Smith talks with the Texas filmmaker about his career and his  next project, Me and Orson Welles, which hits theaters November 25. Taping starts at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4. Doors open at 11 a.m. RSVP here

October 14th, 2009

Join KLRU in the studio for two Texas Monthly Talks tapings on Friday, October 30.

First, Evan Smith talks with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. This taping starts at 9:45 a.m.; doors will open at 9 a.m. RSVP for the Madeleine Albright taping here.

Nest, Smith sits down with New York Times columnist and author Gail Collins. This taping starts at 11:45 a.m.; doors will open at 11 a.m. RSVP for the Gail Collins taping here.

October 12th, 2009

Join KLRU in the studio for a Texas Monthly Talks taping with Francisco Cigarroa, the Chancellor of The University of Texas System. Evan Smith talks about the state of education with Cigarroa at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, October 19. Doors open at 2:45 p.m.
RSVP here

October 8th, 2009

Texas Monthly Talks with Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne
7 p.m. Thursday, October 8
also airs at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, October 11

For more than 15 years, E. J. Dionne has shared his opinions about politics, the media and the role of religion in public life with the The Washington Post’s readers. He also serves as a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, writes popular books about politics and frequently shares commentary with NPR, This Week and Meet the Press. Join us to learn more about the latest news from Washington, and the latest opinions from Dionne.

Watch Now:

The Washington Post Columnist E.J. Dionne from Texas Monthly Talks on Vimeo.