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**KXAN Catalyst**

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.

Latest Episodes:

S7 Trailer Nov 10, 2024

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Hear the death inquests trailer now.

S6 E3: Can’t Hide Who You Are Nov 13, 2023

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KXAN newsroom leaders and Francisco Vara-Orta of Investigative Reporters & Editors discuss overcoming blind spots and personal bias when covering controversial topics.

S6 E2: Part of Your Identity Nov 13, 2023

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KXAN journalists share the inner challenges they face when reporting on issues intersecting with their identities and the communities to which they belong.

S6 E1: Fearful for Your Safety Nov 13, 2023

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Catalyst Host Josh Hinkle shares how the murder of a gay college student shaped his early reporting and how he now approaches LGBTQ+ coverage.

S6 Trailer Nov 06, 2023

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KXAN explores proposed laws impacting LGBTQ+ Texans. Our journalists share how they make fair, objective coverage decisions and how their experiences shape the reporting, including the murder of a gay college student. This season is part of our “OutLaw” investigation.

S1 Update: My Dad Didn’t Die in Vain Mar 11, 2023

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Families of a Texas missing persons law’s namesake react to the discovery that police might not have complied with potentially thousands of cases.

S1 Update: Close Those Gaps to Help People Comply Feb 07, 2023

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One woman’s search for her missing brother leads to the streets of Austin, as a legislator considers strengthening a new state law.

S5 Special: Transparency to the Healthcare Marketplace (Analysis) Sep 11, 2022

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Jeanne Pinder of ClearHealthCosts speaks with KXAN’s Josh Hinkle and David Barer about medical debt challenges across Texas and the U.S.

S4 Update: Keep the Hope Alive Jun 15, 2021

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New police transparency bills are up against the clock, as Texas journalists testify about challenges with late and incomplete custodial death reports.

S1 Update: Help Texas Families Have Closure Feb 24, 2021

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A father’s two-year search for his missing Marine son leads a state lawmaker to file legislation, requiring police to report to NamUs.

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