The Regional Lone Star EMMY®-nominated weekly news program that examines the issues impacting Central Texans and celebrates the region’s cultural and creative diversity.
Big Bend Roundtable
Season 2026 Episode 226
A special roundtable discussion on the plan to build a border wall through Texas' greatest natural treasure: Big Bend National Park. We’ll hear from a border sheriff, a rancher, an archaeologist and more.
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After a gut-wrenching hearing, Camp Mystic announced it will not reopen for summer. A breakdown of the hearing and the reaction from the Heaven's 27 families and camp community. Plus, The Onion CEO discusses its takeover of the Austin-based Infowars.
Are self-driving cars helping or hurting mobility in Austin? And a discussion with the conservationist who helped save the local bat colony at the Congress Avenue Bridge.
He's been called the "coolest cat in country." A conversation with Charley Crockett about his arduous journey to success and why he's so outspoken.
Austin InSight is a Regional Lonestar EMMY®-nominated weekly news and feature program that puts Central Texans at the center. Each 30-minute episode blends original reporting, insightful interviews, and powerful storytelling to explore the most pressing issues and inspiring people in our region.
The show covers a wide range of topics including environmental justice, education, public health, local politics, business trends, and Austin’s rapid growth. It also highlights the city’s creative and cultural vibrancy through stories about the arts, history, and innovation.
More than just a news program, Austin InSight deepens Austin PBS’s commitment to public affairs by encouraging civic engagement, curiosity, and a stronger sense of community connection.
Watch every Thursday at 7 p.m. on Austin PBS or stream for free on the PBS app.
Co-Host/Producer
Laura Laughead has been a news reporter and anchor at network affiliate television stations in Lubbock and Birmingham, Ala. She is a graduate of the University of Texas where she was named the Gene Burd Top Scholar in the journalism program and was a winner of college awards in the Lone Star Emmys. She has reported extensively on the film and entertainment industry, including in New York City during a full-time internship for Good Morning America. Laura is from Houston and was inspired by her mother's long career as a pioneering broadcast journalist in Texas. She is returning to Austin PBS where she began her career as an intern.
Local Government Multimedia Journalist
Sam Stark joins Austin PBS through a partnership with Austin Current, the new local newsroom under the Texas Tribune. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Master’s degree in Journalism and has been reporting in Central Texas ever since. Most recently, he worked as a multimedia journalist, covering everything from a community effort to save a beloved tree to the catastrophic Independence Day floods. Sam has earned a Lone Star Emmy nomination and will cover local government for Austin Current and Austin Insight.
Multimedia Journalist
Jackie Ibarra is a multimedia journalist on the Decibel team. Before joining PBS, she worked in various audio production roles, including hosting a true-crime podcast and reporting radio features for Texas Standard and NPR's Next Generation Radio. She is a graduate of the University of Texas where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism. While at UT, she also kickstarted social media campaigns for her journalism program and The Drag, and audio production house, where she increased audience engagement across various platforms.
Senior Multimedia Journalist
Blair Waltman-Alexin is the editorial and content creation leader of Decibel, Austin PBS’ award-winning digital-first community journalism project. Since joining Austin PBS in 2014 she has covered everything from politics and education to bike clubs and the best fried Oreos. Her work on Decibel has earned her a first place award in visual storytelling from the Society for Features Journalism, as well as honors from the National Press Photographer Association, and others.
Director
Alex Wolff brings extensive television production and visual storytelling expertise to Austin PBS. During his more than five years at Austin PBS, he has produced content as a multimedia journalist for Decibel, supported the production of Austin City Limits, Overheard with Evan Smith, and Central Texas Gardener, and served as director and technical director for a variety of events. Most recently, he co-produced and co-directed the award-winning docuseries Taco Mafia. He previously was the Studio Operations Supervisor for TMZ in Los Angeles.
Videographer & Editor
Morganne Bailey is a video journalist and editor focused on visual storytelling and community centered reporting. She earned her journalism degree from Alcorn State University, where she was an award winning radio host and gained hands-on experience covering campus stories.
She completed internships with Jackson State Athletics and KPRC2 News in Houston. She began her career at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi, as a photojournalist and show editor covering local issues, and later joined KXAN News in Austin. She has also worked as a freelance media professional. Working at PBS fulfills a long standing career goal.
Graphic Designer
Joseph Weiler is a digital designer from Austin, Texas, with a focus on graphic and motion design. He studied Film Production and Visual Art at Seattle University, where he began his career in corporate videography with clients like Microsoft, UltiPro, and Nintex, igniting his passion for motion graphics. After returning to Austin, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Motion Graphics from Austin Community College. Alongside his work at Austin PBS, Joseph has developed branding for The Yard, a South Austin district, and has contributed animations to the Austin Public Library.
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