Posted on · On Wednesday’s show: We learn about the latest salvo in a battle over Harris County's budget and allegations from state officials that county officials are defunding the police. Then, we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: We learn about plans this week to move the Battleship Texas to Galveston for repairs. Then News 88.7 reporters reflect on creating the podcast Below the Waterlines. And we revisit a conversation with musician Steve Earle.
Posted on · A look at the Harris County new voting process. And, when picking candidates for the November general election, can Republicans keep up its success in state House races? Will Democrats prevail in South Texas?
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria is resigning effective July 1. The news comes after a week of Republican demands for her ouster on the heels of a primary election marked by long delays in releasing vote totals.
Posted on · On Friday's show: Why a new state law related to social media was temporarily halted from taking effect, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the runoff election for four seats on the HISD Board of Trustees, and a recent book examines how Houston and Texas helped change the sports landscape across the nation.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Why one county commissioner voted against certifying the recent municipal election, and a conversation with City Council Member Letitia Plummer.
Posted on · Having trouble keeping up with headlines in Texas politics? Experts explain the legislature’s third special session and early voting. Plus, in light of the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, we discuss COVID complications and vaccines.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Suing a former employer who fired you for not getting vaccinated, DJ Flash Gordon Parks on Houston music history, and the different kinds of Mexican cuisine in Texas.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Two Houston members of Congress aren't pleased with proposed new Texas district maps, the week in politics, navigating the new world of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and singer Thomas Csorba performs.
Posted on · On Friday's show: A preview of the Houston Women’s March, an update on some key developments in Congress, a conversation with an astronaut from Axiom Space, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, and musicians Wendy and Lisa from Prince's band, The Revolution.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A closer look at the draft redistricting maps for the state's Congressional districts, the week's other political news, and creating a master-planned community of affordable housing.
Posted on · On Monday's show: Hurricane Ida strikes Louisiana, a former Afghan combat interpeter on coming to live in Houston, emotional support animals helping HISD students, and the latest on Houston sports.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why Houston and Harris County received none of the $1.3 billion in recent Hurricane Harvey relief from the federal government, the week in politics, and Houston's oldest hospital gets a makeover.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We get the latest on House and Senate election bills in the Texas Legislature, and Houstonians vent about their pet peeves about life here.