Ben Philpott
Ben Philpott covers politics and policy for KUT 90.5 FM. He has been covering state politics and dozens of other topics for the station since 2002. He's been recognized for outstanding radio journalism by the Radio and Television News Directors Association, Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters and twice by the Houston Press Club as Radio Journalist of the Year. Before moving to Texas, he worked in public radio in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Ala., and at several television stations in Alabama and Tennessee. Born in New York City and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., Philpott graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in broadcast journalism.
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Texas lawmakers begin the 87th legislative session Tuesday. While you may know the body's main objective is to pass laws – especially the next state budget – you might not know much else. -
What’s the first food item that jumps into your head when you think of Texas? BBQ? Queso? Breakfast tacos? All reasonable choices. But you’d be missing... -
A bill that would create more uniform policies on speech at Texas colleges and universities passed unanimously out of a Senate committee Monday. -
The Texas Economic Stabilization Fund, often called the rainy day fund, is doing well. Really well, actually. By the end of 2021, Texas Comptroller... -
From the campaign trail to election night victory speeches to promises in the halls of the Texas Capitol, property taxes are the top priority for... -
Julián Castro is the first Democrat to officially launch a bid for the 2020 presidential nomination. While others are expected to quickly follow, he’s... -
The Texas Legislature heads back to work today. While you may know the body's main objective is to pass laws – especially the next state budget – you... -
During the weeks leading up to next session of the Texas Legislature, we're examining some of the state's most pressing issues – and the bills lawmakers... -
The top three elected officials in Texas are the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the House. But you didn't find that last official on the... -
We here at KUT spend a lot of time reminding you about the down-ballot races in an election. This season, we hosted City Council forums because local... -
Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, Congressman Beto O'Rourke, will debate tonight one final time before early voting... -
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his closest challenger, former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, take the stage in Austin tonight for the first and only...
