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Catherine Lu

Content Producer & Announcer

While growing up in Chicago and Houston, Catherine’s love for art, music and creative writing was influenced by her teachers and parents. She was once concertmaster of the Clear Lake High School Orchestra and a four-time violinist of the Texas All-State Symphony. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Catherine majored in English. Throughout college, she was a classical DJ on the campus station WHPK 88.5 FM, serving Hyde Park and south-side Chicago. Returning to Houston in 1999, she joined KRTS 92.1 FM as one of their chief announcers. She was the host of “Midnight ‘Til Dawn” and “Seabrook Journal,” a public affairs program, until the station closed in Fall 2004.

Joining KUHF 88.7 FM soon afterwards, she became the host of “Sunday Afternoon Concert” for several years, when the station was dual format (news and classical music).  From 2011 – 2013, she hosted the weekday “Afternoon Concert” on Houston Public Media’s then-sister station, KUHA Classical 91.7.  An arts and culture producer since 2014, Catherine currently produces news stories, features and interviews with musicians, writers, artists and performers. Special projects include producing the National Poetry Month Series, Voices and Verses, and the arts podcast, Unwrap Your Candies Now. She is also the “voice” of Houston Public Media, providing the voice-overs for TV 8 and radio spots.

In her spare time, Catherine loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and cat Cheeto.

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Town Square

Trust In Traditional Media Is At An All-Time Low. What Happened?

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 22, 2021 · Reporter and bestselling author, Matt Taibbi, discusses Americans’ distrust of the media and how the media itself has played a role. Also, biomedical policy and business experts explore President Biden’s plans for COVID and the economy.

Tags COVID Dietrich von Biedenfeld economy Kirstin Matthews Matt Taibbi media

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Remembering The 400,000 Lives Lost To COVID And Searching For More Vaccines

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 21, 2021 · We continue to cover COVID developments in the Houston area, and to address a topic that a lot of people are concerned about – Where can you get a vaccine? And when are more vaccines coming?

Tags Baylor College of Medicine Bonnie Sheeren COVID David Persse Houston Health Advocacy Houston Health Department james mcdeavitt vaccines Yolanda Adams

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Houstonians React To Inauguration Day And The Beginning Of Biden’s Presidency

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 20, 2021 · We provide a community sounding boarding for listeners to share reactions to today's historic inauguration – the culmination of a divided, litigious and unprecedented election cycle.

Arts & Culture

Houston Is Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 20, 2021 · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.

Tags Carmen Pena Abrego Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs houston poet laureate houston public library Leslie Contreras Schwartz poetry sylvester turner

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New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 11, 2021 · The public artworks are designed to inspire change and empower victims to reach out for help.

Tags Houston Council Member Karla Cisneros Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs human trafficking Mayor's Office on Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence mini murals UP Art Studio

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How Are Houstonians Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol And Disruption To Democracy?

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 8, 2021 · We continue our conversation about the riots, violence and disruption to the democratic process that has unfolded in Washington this week. And we encourage community dialogue and understanding.

Tags Capitol riots electoral college insurrection melanye price pro-Trump extremists

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Impact, Consequences and Community Reactions To Violence At The Capitol

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 7, 2021 · Political experts share their reactions to, and analysis of, yesterday’s riots and siege on the Capitol building by pro-Trump extremists, and its impact moving forward – along with community reaction from listeners.

Tags biden Brandon Rottinghaus melanye price Presidential election Trump

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Understanding The New COVID Relief Package And Digging Deeper Into The SolarWinds Cybersecurity Attack

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 5, 2021 · It’s all about cybersecurity and nature of misinformation on the first half of the show. Then we switch gears to another topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds: stimulus checks and relief packages.

Tags CARES Chris Bronk COVID relief cybersecurity hacking stimulus check

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Your COVID Vaccine And Vaccination Questions Answered

Catherine Lu

Posted on January 4, 2021 · Medical experts discuss COVID vaccine efficacy, protocol, rollout and safety as Texas enters Phase 1B of vaccination.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine COVID Dr. Gregory Poland Dr. Jill Weatherhead Mayo Clinic vaccines

Arts & Culture

Houston Public Media’s “Revels” Holiday Special Airs Nationwide – And Celebrates A Message Of Hope During The Pandemic

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 21, 2020 · “The Christmas Revels: In Celebration Of The Winter Solstice” was produced at HPM, includes local performances, and airs around the country this holiday season.

Tags Bob Stevenson christmas Christmas Revels winter holidays winter solstice

Town Square

Black Fatigue, The Costs Of Systemic Racism And What Society Can Do To Combat It

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 11, 2020 · Black people, young and old, are tired, says author Mary-Frances Winters. The diversity leader defines Black fatigue and talks about impact and solutions, as discussed in her new book.

Tags Black Fatigue Mary-Frances Winters racism

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What Keeps You Up At Night? Philosophers Ponder Life’s Pressing Questions

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 10, 2020 · A philosopher and a personal development coach discuss – and take listeners’ calls about – life’s pressing questions. Plus, a medical expert provides a “checklist” for holiday safety.

Tags Ask a Philosopher Dr. James McDeavitt Gary John Bishop Ian Olasov personal development philosophy

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How Are Hospitals Dealing With The Post-Thanksgiving COVID Rise? And What’s The Plan For Vaccine Rollout In Houston?

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 9, 2020 · We take a closer look at what Houston hospitals are seeing with COVID patients and what’s really happening with the increase in cases. Plus, more on the topic on everyone’s mind – vaccine rollout.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine Coronavirus Dr. Cedric Dark Dr. Umair Shah Harris County Public Health vaccine

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What Is The Emotional Toll Of The Pandemic On First Responders?

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 8, 2020 · We focus on first responders' mental health, including tips to help them during the pandemic and what the general public can take away to manage their own stress and anxiety.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Eric Storch Dr. Sam Buser houston fire department mental health ptsd

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COVID Vaccine Rollout Is On The Horizon – What That Means And What The Future Holds

Catherine Lu

Posted on December 7, 2020 · The vaccine “landscape” is changing daily. We take a deep dive into what that means, from multiple vaccine development to immunity to deployment in the Houston area.

Tags COVID Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi Harris County Public Health sherri onyiego vaccines

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