Catalyst is a specialty unit within the KXAN investigative team focused on ”digital-first” storytelling that aims to spark positive change in society. The group takes a multi-platform, innovative approach to each project, including this KXAN Catalyst Podcast.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
One woman’s search for her missing brother leads to the streets of Austin, as a legislator considers strengthening a new state law.
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Jeanne Pinder of ClearHealthCosts speaks with KXAN’s Josh Hinkle and David Barer about medical debt challenges across Texas and the U.S.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
New police transparency bills are up against the clock, as Texas journalists testify about challenges with late and incomplete custodial death reports.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
A father’s two-year search for his missing Marine son leads a state lawmaker to file legislation, requiring police to report to NamUs.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
A father’s two-year search for his missing Marine son leads a state lawmaker to file legislation, requiring police to report to NamUs.
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Eva Ruth Moravec of the Texas Justice Initiative speaks with KXAN’s Josh Hinkle and David Barer on custodial deaths.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Texas police agencies file hundreds of custodial death reports late or incomplete, including the case of Herman Titus.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Texas police agencies file hundreds of custodial death reports late or incomplete, including the case of Herman Titus.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Herman Titus’ mother takes her fight for police transparency before Texas lawmakers, as opponents voice their open records concerns.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Herman Titus’ mother takes her fight for police transparency before Texas lawmakers, as opponents voice their open records concerns.