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Mar 5, 2025 Podcast

What happens in Austin doesn't always stay in Austin

In this episode, Chad and Patrick highlight 5 bills pending in the Texas House. What are they, and what might they mean for local governments across the state? Join us to find out!Timestamps00:00 Gree...

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Jan 16, 2025 Podcast

Hold onto your butts... (property tax edition)

In this first episode of 2025, Pat and Chad hit a wide range of topics and do our best to avoid derailing the conversation with too much college football.Timestamps04:25 - TPPF Property Tax Proposals2...

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Dec 5, 2024 Podcast

The earth's axis vs groundwater

In this (probably) final episode of 2024, Pat has a couple of water related articles to discuss. Join us as we talk about how groundwater use is affecting the earth's axis; how bottled water may...

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Oct 8, 2024 Podcast

The case for public space

This week's episode centers on a Texas Monthly piece titled "Why does Texas have so little public land?" Pat and Chad talk about the article and discuss whether cities can improve their...

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Sep 26, 2024 Podcast

The housing trap with Chuck Marohn

On this epic episode, we welcome Chuck Marohn, founder and president of Strong Towns. Chuck's bestselling new book, Escaping the Housing Trap, kicks off the conversation, which winds its way thro...

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Sep 18, 2024 Podcast

The tizzy

On this somewhat feisty episode of ZacCast, Patrick and Chad discuss the built-in assumptions behind our development patterns, compare development in DFW and Houston, talk traffic planning, and talk a...

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Sep 5, 2024 Podcast

The appraisal district drama

In this episode, Patrick and Chad drop some hot takes on the appraisal changes recently approved by the Tarrant Appraisal District. We talk about addressing the symptoms of the property tax system in...

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Aug 14, 2024 Podcast

What's the deal with the economy?

Summer break is over and ZacCast is back at full strength. Today's episode is all about the economy. From macro to micro, how can cities prepare for what's next?01:04 - Dr Evil and Mini-me07...

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Jul 12, 2024 Podcast

The Vacation Episode

Join us as we catch up and chat about life and cities in this grab bag episode:00:10 - Patrick's waterpark excursions02:53 - Patrick reviews Kalahari01:40 - Is Schlitterbahn slipping?12:09 - Kala...

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May 20, 2024 Podcast

The kind of problem a city is

In this episode, Patrick and Chad look at the Scottie Scheffler arrest and subsequent dismissal of charges from the perspective of a city manager. What went wrong and how can you do better? Then we co...

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