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Lessons Learned From Chemical Disasters Past (April 16, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 16, 2021 · On Friday's show: A survivor reflects on the deadly Texas City disaster of 1947, we break down The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week, and a conversation with filmmaker Richard Linklater.

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Witness Recalls Texas City Disaster And How It Shaped Thinking On Safety

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 16, 2018 · In 1947, Bob Roten witnessed the deadliest industrial disaster in American history. It would forever shape how he thought about safety as a chemical executive.

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Texas City Disaster From a Distance

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Witness Recalls Texas City Disaster And How It Shaped Thinking On Safety

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 1, 2018 · In 1947, Bob Roten witnessed the deadliest industrial disaster in American history. It would forever shape how he thought about safety as a chemical executive.

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Posted on December 1, 2023 · On Friday's show: We learn what a new report about traffic across Texas tells us about Houstonians’ daily commute. It’s not all bad news.

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Posted on December 1, 2023 · 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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Starbucks employee walkout (Nov. 17, 2023)

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Posted on November 17, 2023 · On Friday's show: We learn what led Starbucks employees in Greater Houston and around the country to stage a walkout. And we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

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