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Political Roundup: Trump criminal investigations, and the Houston mayor’s race
Posted on · Party Politics co-host Jeronimo Cortina and Rice University's Mark Jones weigh in on the latest developments in the world of politics.
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Scandal involving a Houston-area attorney and Southern Baptist leader takes another turn
Posted on · Recently released court records offer new insights into Paul Pressler's sex abuse scandal, including statements under oath from his former law partner.
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Challenges of growing up in Houston (March 29, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: What are the biggest challenges children face growing up in Houston? A new report sheds some light on the situation. And we discuss the week in politics.
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What Sheila Jackson Lee running for Houston mayor means for her and the mayor’s race
Posted on · University of Houston political analyst Nancy Sims thinks this may well be it for Houston mayoral candidates.
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Disputes over restaurants at Houston’s airports shine a light on the city’s contract process
Posted on · We learn about two recent and separate disputes at Bush and Hobby airports.
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Pressure on TikTok isn’t just about China or data collection — it’s about kids too
Posted on · Efforts to limit social media platforms are about data, security -- and also worries about kids and mental health.
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Houston mayor’s race (March 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With the news that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for mayor, we discuss what the announcement means for the other declared candidates – and for her.
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Americans on Medicaid will have to sign up to renew their coverage — do they know that?
Posted on · A health economist explains why the change is happening now and what qualified Medicaid recipients should do about it.
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Opening Day and the Final Four make for a big week in Houston sports
Posted on · The Astros begin their title defense Thursday while the NCAA men's basketball tournament features surprise matchups.
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From generative AI, to maximizing your Wi-Fi: the latest in consumer tech
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Dwight Silverman joins us to discuss developments in consumer technology.
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Study: When it comes to immigration, the more things change, the more they stay the same
Posted on · A report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy reinforces long-established gridlock and frustration surrounding immigration policy.
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Medicaid change’s impact on Texas (March 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Part of the Medicaid enrollment process that was instigated because of the COVID-19 pandemic is ending soon. We learn how it might affect the uninsured in Texas.
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Musician Alex Meixner can turn pretty much anything into a polka
Posted on · The accordion player visits the Houston Matters studio and plays a medley of polka-arranged popular tunes.
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UH Sweet 16 preview (March 24, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The UH Cougars take on Miami tonight in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's tournament. We preview the matchup. And we discuss how to handle toxic positivity.
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Revoking CenterPoint’s accreditation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.