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Decibel amplifies stories and issues important to Austin by listening to the community and encouraging dynamic discussions. It is the new News & Public Affairs initiative from KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, taking an in-depth look at the stories that impact our community and welcoming engagement from everyone. Head to facebook.com/decibelatx to become a part of the conversation.

Decibel is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Funding for Decibel is provided in part by Texas Mutual and Roxanne Elder & Scott Borders

Navigating Dove Springs

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Gentrification has come for one of the last affordable areas in Austin. Can a new program help? (56m 46s)

Decibel: Securing Your Vote

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Election security, the power of the youth vote, and more in our latest special. (26m 46s)

Decibel: The Healthcare Crisis

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Decibel looks at why the state's uninsured rate is so high and more in our latest special. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Iconic Austin

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The Decibel team visits some of the iconic people and places that have kept Austin weird. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Valuing Our Veterans

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Our latest special focuses in on veterans issues, challenges and concerns. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Disabilities & The Workplace

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Watch the latest Decibel episode! (26m 46s)

Decibel: The Future Of Education

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How are schools changing to prepare future-ready students? (26m 46s)

Decibel: Homeless In Austin

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Our latest half-hour special dives into Austin's homelessness issues. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Iconic Austin

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The Austin landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, but progress comes at a pri (26m 46s)

Decibel: Austin In Transit

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Our latest Decibel special looks at Austin's traffic issues. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Austin's Water Pressures

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Central Texan's access to a clean, dependable water supply. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Austin's Racial Divide

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Watch our latest episode about Austin's racial divide. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Aging In Austin

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Watch our latest episode about aging in Central Texas. (26m 46s)

Decibel: A Conversation With Austin's Mayors

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Judy Maggio talks with Austin's current and former mayors. (56m 46s)

Decibel: Ending The Stigma

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A look at how mental health impacts Austin and what groups are doing to offer help. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Your Voice, Your vote

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Decibel looks at the upcoming election, voter turnout, and chats with a civil rights icon. (26m 46s)

Decibel: A Second Chance

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A look at the barriers formerly incarcerated people face when trying to re-enter society. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Detained Families, Delayed Dreams

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Our latest special explores the current immigration crisis. (26m 41s)

Decibel: Austin's Workforce

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How is Austin filling the middle skill job gap? We explore in our latest Decibel special. (26m 46s)

Decibel: The 2017 Mixdown

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A roundup of our favorite stories of the year. (26m 46s)

Decibel: SXSW

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A look at the artists and entertainers at the heart of SXSW. (26m 48s)

Decibel 107

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The opioid epidemic in Texas, 2018 primaries and more in the latest Decibel special. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Unaffordable Austin

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Decibel takes a look at Austin's affordability crisis. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Homelessness Special

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Decibel amplifies the stories of Austin's homeless population and the groups helping them. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Vietnam Special

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Interviews with director Ken Burns, veterans, refugees, and community members on Vietnam. (26m 46s)

Decibel: Immigration

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In our first special we look at immigration challenges in Central Texas. (26m 46s)

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Decibel is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS

Funding for Decibel is provided in part by Texas Mutual and Roxanne Elder & Scott Borders

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