PHOTO: Actors, politicians, more attend SXSW day 2

Justin Doud, Areebah Bharmal, and Logan Dubel

March 9, 2025

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sits for a live recording of the Today, Explained podcast at SXSW Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Children blanket a faux Whataburger restaurant with the chain's signature toppings stickers at the SXSW Whataburger art installation Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News
Attendees play with slime at Hook 'Em House Saturday ahead of a content creator panel that included Jungmin Kang, UT student and founder of Snoopslimes. Areebah Bharmal/TSTV News
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) talks in a live recording of the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast at SXSW Saturday. Warren participated in a rally at the Texas Capitol before the recording with Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Greg Casar. Justin Doud/TSTV News
A panel of creators and cast from "The Last of Us" participate in a moderated conversation at SXSW Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News
The cast and creators of "The Last of Us" speak about season two of the show Saturday. Areebah Bharmal/TSTV News
Natalie Tran (left) and Kenzie Elizabeth (right) speak at a content creator panel at Hook 'Em House Saturday. Areebah Bharmal/TSTV News
Sadie Sink poses on the SXSW red carpet for her film "O'Dessa" at the Paramount Theatre Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

About the Contributors

Justin Doud, News Director

Justin Doud is TSTV’s Fall ’25 News Director, overseeing all aspects of the department and its content. A journalism and government junior, he frequently reports on higher education, the state legislature, the environment, politics and policy. You can reach Justin at [email protected] with tips, comments or concerns.

Areebah Bharmal, News Director

Logan Dubel, Good Morning Longhorns Executive Producer

PHOTO: Actors, politicians, more attend SXSW day 2

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