Houston Matters
Should psychedelic drugs be used to treat PTSD and depression in veterans?
Posted on · A bill in Congress would fund a clinical trial studying the drugs' effects. But there are ethical considerations.
Tag: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Party Politics
Party Politics: Bully Pulpit
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Immigration
Kamala Harris Tells Guatemalans Not To Migrate To The United States
Posted on · The vice president met with Guatemala's president to talk about the root causes behind migration to the United States, including corruption. But another prominent Democrat called that "disappointing."
Weather
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises $5 Million For Texas Winter Storm Relief
Posted on · In just over one day the New York congresswoman raised $3.2 million, all of which she said would go to relief groups across the state.
Houston Matters
Texans Player Arrested At A Protest, And Politicians Playing Video Games: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · 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.
National
Three GOP Texans In Congress Condemn Trump’s Racist Tweet, While Many Others Remain Silent
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll call for a vote condemning the president's words.
Party Politics
Michael Cohen Spills The Beans
Posted on · Trump’s former personal lawyer testifies before Congress and paints an unflattering picture of the President.
Party Politics
Shutdown Is Becoming Biggest Legislative Skirmish Of Trump’s Two Years In Office
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, the Texas Legislature's opening week and Beto O’Rourke growing a beard.
News
House Democrats Reeling After Crowley Upset By Long-Shot Challenger
Posted on · Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi dismissed the idea that the stunning loss of a top party leader to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive socialist candidate, has wider implications for the party.