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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Gun buyback program, and a new Texas movie studio (July 18, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 18, 2022 · On Monday's show: We get details about a gun buyback program from Harris County and the City of Houston. And we learn about plans to build a movie studio in Central Texas.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive starts today! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by pandemic

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Posted on August 9, 2022 · Texas lags behind most other states in data points used to determine the overall health and well-being of children, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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City suing streaming services, and HISD’s code of conduct (Aug. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 8, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

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What it would take to bring Brittney Griner home, and Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam (Aug. 5, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 5, 2022 · On Friday's show: An international relations expert explains what it might take for the United States to arrange for Griner's release after her guilty verdict and sentencing. Then, we discuss how a recent ruling limiting the EPA's power might affect Houston. And Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam talks about his concert in Houston this weekend celebrating 75 years of Indian independence.

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The dangers of criticizing Beyoncé: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 5, 2022 · 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.

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