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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles on His Vision for Improving the School District

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on June 5, 2023 · The newly-appointed leader of the largest school district in Texas shares his plans and ideas for enacting systemic change.

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Talk of the Town: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Impeachment, Gun Violence, TV Finales, and More

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on June 2, 2023 · Our panel of guests share their thoughts on trending topics.

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2023 Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on June 1, 2023 · Examining the early forecasts; plus, what to be aware of and how to best prepare.

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Ask the Doctor: Ozempic & Wegovy for Weight Loss, the Latest on COVID, a Possible Summer Mpox Resurgence, and More

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Medical experts weigh in on current medical news and what we should know as we head into summer.

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LIVE at Comicpalooza 2023!

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 26, 2023 · We explore Texas’ largest annual pop culture festival.

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The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute and Exploring Hispanic History

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 25, 2023 · Experts and historians discuss a first-of-its-kind resource that connects Spanish history to a wider geographical frame.

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Uvalde – One Year Later

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 24, 2023 · We take a look at how the community is healing and what’s changed since last year’s tragic school shooting.

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Global Business Leader Rani Puranik on Her Book “7 Letters to My Daughters” and Her Journey to Success

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 23, 2023 · The keynote speaker, leader, author, and philanthropist shares lessons she’s learned in life and how she’s giving back.

Tags 7 Letters to My Daughters global business Houston business NextGen Innovation Academy Puranik Foundation Rani Puranik Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM)

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Understanding Allergies, Asthma and Sinusitis; Plus, New Treatments for Relief

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 22, 2023 · An expert discusses what you need to know about allergies, asthma, and sinusitis.

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The 2023 Writers Strike; Plus, Concerns Over the Future of AI

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 19, 2023 · Media experts share insight on this strike and its impact on entertainment; plus, we look at how AI factors into this labor dispute.

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The Latest in Politics: The Debt Ceiling, the Two-Party System, and More; Plus, RENT Director Ty Defoe on Representation in the Arts

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 18, 2023 · Political experts weigh in on current news in politics; plus, the importance of indigenous and queer representation.

Tags debt ceiling debt crisis Dr. John Mark Hansen LGBTQ representation Nancy Sims Native American culture Native American representation Rent (musical) representation Theatre Under the Stars third party two party system Ty Defoe

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Filmmaker Ursula Macfarlane on the Life & Legacy of Anna Nicole Smith; Plus, Healing from Family Trauma

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 17, 2023 · We examine the life of the pop culture icon; plus, experts discuss the issue of unresolved childhood trauma.

Tags Anna Nicole Smith Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me Childhood Trauma Dr. Allison Stephens Dr. Leslie Taylor family trauma HOPE National Resource Center McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Netflix trauma Tufts Medical Center Tufts University School of Medicine Ursula Macfarlane

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Legendary Entertainer Donny Osmond; Plus, They Might Be Giants Founding Member John Flansburgh

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 16, 2023 · Two major musical acts discuss their careers in the industry and what they’re currently working on.

Tags alternative rock Donny Osmond entertainer entertainment House of Blues Houston John Flansburgh the Osmonds They Might Be Giants

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Dr. Karen Fine on Her Book “The Other Family Doctor” and What Animals Can Teach Us

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 15, 2023 · The holistic veterinarian shares how we can better ourselves through caring for our furry friends.

Tags Dr. Karen Fine holistic veterinarian human-animal bond narrative medicine pet health pet insurance pets The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love Life and Mortality veterinarian veterinary medicine

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Mother’s Day Special: Celebrating Moms and Advice for Maternal Self-Care

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on May 12, 2023 · We discuss what makes moms special and how to navigate challenges in mothering.

Tags Celeste Schurman child raising Marcella Kelson maternal wellness moms mother's day motherhood motherly advice parenting parenting advice

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