# The Alzo Era begins in Austin!

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Podcast: [Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-55813)
Published: 2026-06-06T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/06/nx-s1-5848096/the-alzo-era-begins-in-austin
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