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Supporting Make-A-Wish is in His Name

Posted on August 26, 2016 · We meet Houston philanthropist Bernard Wishnow, who’s a long-time supporter of Make-A-Wish and other charitable efforts. This segment was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner Fletcher.

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Preventing Social Media Platforms From Blocking Political Speech (April 1, 2021)

Posted on April 1, 2021 · On Thursday's show: A bill in the Texas Legislature aims to prevent social media platforms from blocking political speech, efforts to help women return to the workforce after the pandemic, and the Sugar Land Skeeters prepare for their first season as the Astros Triple A team.

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Author James Anderson Discusses ‘Lullaby Road’ And Its Everyday Hero

Posted on January 16, 2019 · The writer talks about his latest novel and Ben Jones, its "everyday hero" protagonist.

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Olympic Swimmer Simone Manuel On Breaking The Stereotype That Minorities Can’t Swim

Posted on July 25, 2018 · We revisit our conversation with Sugar Land Olympian Simone Manuel about her career and her mission to encourage more minorities to take up competitive swimming.

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A Mother’s Remarkable Experience with Her Sons at the Theater

Posted on June 28, 2017 · We hear a story about a mother who took her sons to the theater for the first time and had an unexpected experience. The story is told by Janette Cosley, executive director of the Ensemble Theatre of Houston, which focuses on productions benefiting a multicultural audience. This segment was produced by Houston Public Media’s Abner […]

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Supporting Make-A-Wish is in His Name

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