Jennifer Stayton
I feel very lucky to have been born and raised right here in Austin, Texas. An English teacher at my high school, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, once suggested to the class that we tune in to KUT 90.5 for Paul Ray’s “Twine Time.” I have been a public radio fan ever since.
My original career path – Psychology – took a back seat to radio after I started volunteering at the Williams College student radio station during my time there.
I have worked for commercial and public radio stations in sales, music, production, and news. I stopped along the way to get a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University in Radio-Television-Film. I have been the anchor and host of “Morning Edition” on KUT since May of 2004.
When I am not napping (that 3:30 a.m. alarm comes awfully early during the week!) I enjoy time with my husband Charles, stepdaughter Samantha, and our cat and hamster. I also enjoy watching UT Longhorn football and and experiencing all that is cool about Austin.
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Gaslighting can be defined as psychological manipulation to get a person to question their sanity, their experience, their own reality or their perception. Here's how to recognize gaslighting and how to shut it down. -
The Texas Freedom Colonies Project is holding a workshop this weekend about gathering artifacts and stories. And they're challenging long-held assumptions about what's often considered "museum-caliber" material.
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Cliff Croomes took over this summer as the 15th director of UT Austin's Longhorn Band. He returns to the program at a time of change and controversy.
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After several mass shootings in Texas, some Republican leaders — including Gov. Greg Abbott — pledged to try to prevent another incident from happening again. But stricter gun laws did not come out of the 2021 legislative session.
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The science behind the efficacy and safety of the vaccines is firm, says UT Austin molecular biosciences associate professor Ilya Finkelstein, and their rapid development was supported by technologies that have been around for decades.
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Drop The Pressure, Threats And Agendas: Talking To The Unvaccinated About Getting A COVID-19 VaccinePublic health officials have said repeatedly the best way to curb the spread of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated, but many still are not. How might they be persuaded to get the COVID-19 vaccine? For some, it may come down to who and what they trust.
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The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 prompted a surge of interest in books about anti-racism and an increase in support of Black-owned businesses. But has that interest and support continued more than a year later?
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The transition back to pre-pandemic activities might feel jarring. Neuropsychotherapist Junice Rockman talks about overcoming the impacts of social isolation.
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Ismael Quintanilla III's book of pandemic portraits and anecdotes from 138 Austin musicians showcases the creativity and resilience of the music community.
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The founder of the Texas Freedom Colonies Project wants to "put the authority of the story of Black people's lives back in the hands of Black folks" by working with descendants to chronicle the stories of African-American settlements established just after the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas.
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It was a year ago that the COVID-19 pandemic hit home in Central Texas. So much has happened since then: protests over racism; a tumultuous presidential campaign; an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol; and a deadly winter blast in Texas. Through all the turmoil, there are ways to experience peace, balance and even some joy, says Junice Rockman.
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"This is not a history about what happened to them over there in Tulsa or Juneteenth or the civil rights movement," says professor and historian Peniel Joseph. "This is our history."
