Tomeka Weatherspoon

Senior Producer

Tomeka Weatherspoon is an Emmy-award winning producer. She produces segments, the weekly television program Arts InSight, the short film showcase The Territory and a forthcoming digital series on innovation.

Originally from the Midwest, Tomeka studied convergence journalism from the world’s first journalism school at the University of Missouri. She has worked for both NPR and PBS affiliated stations.

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WATCH: This One Is For The Space Lovers Out There

Posted on July 1, 2019 · "Moonwalk" is a video and podcast series that captures multi-generational, one-of-a-kind conversations between groundbreaking voices in aerospace.

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The Next Adventure

Posted on June 28, 2019 · In episode five of the podcast "Moonwalk," NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel shares his hopes for the future of technology with a student from the Mars generation.

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Breaking Barriers

Posted on June 27, 2019 · In episode four of the podcast "Moonwalk," the first African American to perform a spacewalk, discusses challenging stereotypes with a young woman who dreams of planning a mission to Mars.

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Generations

Posted on June 26, 2019 · In episode three of the podcast "Moonwalk," two generations of flight directors share memories of the Apollo Era and NASA’s impact on their family.

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The Women Of Mission Control

Posted on June 25, 2019 · In episode two of the "Moonwalk" podcast, Poppy Northcutt – mission control’s first female engineer – recalls open sexism upon her arrival in the 1960s. Decades later, she returns to Johnson Space Center for another first.

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The Mission

Posted on June 24, 2019 · In this first episode of the podcast "Moonwalk," two astronauts and military men from different eras meet for the first time.

Arts & Culture

WATCH: Ice Dancing Houston Teens Prepare For U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Posted on December 7, 2018 · Watch the video for a glimpse into one of their practice sessions.

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WATCH: Houston Kids Celebrate Hanukkah In The Classroom

Posted on December 3, 2018 · Hands-on activities are becoming learning tools for language fundamentals and religious traditions.

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WATCH FULL SHOW: A Holiday Treat! Discover Delicious, International Recipes In “The Houston Cookbook”

Posted on November 19, 2018 · Watch and then try these recipes yourself. The directions are below.

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Don’t Miss “The Houston Cookbook” On Houston Public Media

Posted on November 12, 2018 · From Chicken Tikka Masala to Phở, Houston is a true melting pot of international flavors.

Arts & Culture

WATCH: A Look Back at 25 Years of Project Row Houses

Posted on October 12, 2018 · The community-based organization celebrates a milestone.

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WATCH: Musicians of Color Showcase Diversity in Classical Music

Posted on September 28, 2018 · The Colour of Music festival highlights classical musicians of African ancestry, such as opera singer Laquita Mitchell and violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport.

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WATCH: Artist Reconstructs Image Of An African American Woman

Posted on June 25, 2018 · Martin's piece "The Dinner Table" is her latest attempt to showcase a range of black identities to spark conversation.

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WATCH: What’s All That World Cup Fever About? Houston Dynamo’s Jared Watts Explains

Posted on June 20, 2018 · A quick guide for Houstonians not familiar with soccer --including some must-know soccer moves...

Arts InSight

WATCH: Inside The Design: Students Build Artworks Along The Buffalo Bayou

Posted on May 11, 2018 · The site-specific projects were intended to foster public engagement and conversation about evolving plans to expand Buffalo Bayou Park.