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Explore what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history, how we got the electric grid we have today and what could be done to fix it.Millions lost power. Hundreds died. How did this happen? KUT's Mose Buchele explores what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history.
The Winterizing
November 18, 2021 • Texas lawmakers passed a law earlier this year requiring power plants to winterize — but what does that really mean? And what about winterizing other things that are needed to make sure the lights don't go out in a storm again?
Episode 4: The Fallout
August 26, 2021 • So what did state leaders do to make sure something like the February blackout never happens again? And what role did deregulation play in the failure of the Texas power grid? Find a full transcript of this episode here.
Bonus: The Great Dam Disaster
August 12, 2021 • A huge catastrophe. Dozens dead. A city without power or water. It's like a miniature version of the February blackouts. Except this happened more than 100 years ago in Texas — and leaders faced some of the same questions then as they do now.
Bonus: The Black Start
August 5, 2021 • In this mini-episode, we tell what happens next if the Texas power grid were to suffer a catastrophic failure. It almost did in February — and if it had happened, there might have been an even bigger problem. Find a full transcript of this episode here.
Episode 3: The Blackout
July 29, 2021 • The story of how the worst blackout in Texas history unfolded — and left millions of people cold, hungry and with no faith in their state's power grid. A warning: Some of what you'll hear in this episode may be disturbing, especially if you lived through this disaster. Find a full transcript of this episode here.
Episode 2: The Electricity Game
July 22, 2021 • How did we get the power grid we have today? Andrew Weber has the story — and it involves football, subterfuge and a whole lot of lobbyists. You can find a full transcript of this episode here.
What Happened to the Disconnect
We're back! In the latest episode of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey discuss what happened to the podcast and what the future holds!
Guest: Jess Hernandez
In this episode of The Disconnect, Austin and Lindsey have their second guest on the show. Jess Hernandez shares her experience with depression and anxiety and the three discuss their individual coping mechanisms.
New Season, New Job, New Me
Welcome to the first episode of season 2 or The Disconnect! In this episode, Austin and Lindsey discuss the importance of learning how to pivot when things don't always go as planned. Additionally they discuss the first Instagram giveaway!
