On this edition of Houston Matters, we take a closer look at the executive order and reaction to it with three guests: Jon Taylor, political scientist from the Univ. of St. Thomas, Brandon Rottinghaus, political science professor at the University of Houston, and Sara Kauffman, Houston Area Director for Refugee Services of Texas.
(Above: In downtown Houston on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, more than a thousand people gathered just steps away from the Super Bowl festivities. Photo: Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media)
Also this hour…
How is Houston Engaging the Community on HIV Education?
On Tuesday (Jan. 31, 2017), the Houston Health Department is co-hosting an HIV symposium with Baylor College of Medicine. Officials say the goal is to present the newest scientific findings in a way that's more accessible and easier to understand. We talk with Dr. Jessica Davila from Baylor College of Medicine. She's presenting research looking at treating the homeless who are infected with HIV. And we hear from Melody Patelis, chief development officer of AIDS Foundation Houston.
Sports Monday
We’re less than a week away from the big game, as the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots prepare to face off in Super Bowl 51. We preview the game, check in on the Houston Rockets and talk about historical landmark status for the Astrodome with Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and Houstonia Magazine.
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