Town Square
Political Experts Look Into The New Texas Laws That Go Into Effect Today
Posted on · Some of the new laws take aim at abortion, gun restrictions, and critical race theory.
Tag: Bob Stein
Town Square
The Future Of Voting In Texas, Part 2
Posted on · As debate continues and Republicans react to corporate pushback against voting legislation in Texas and Georgia, experts discuss the questions, concerns and points of view surrounding Texas' voting bills.
Town Square
The Future of Voting In Texas
Posted on · Over half a dozen bills that will impact voting are in the Texas legislature, ranging from hours of operation and voter I.D. laws.
Town Square
Experts Agree Texas Voting Systems Needs To Be Reformed But Disagree How
Posted on · An expert from Rice University's Baker Institute explains how the Republican-led opposition to voting expansion rights may hurt them more at the ballot box than it may hurt Democrats.
Town Square
How Do We Understand And Overcome The Division In The U.S. Post-Election?
Posted on · Political science and legal experts discuss what election results say about the political and cultural divisions in our country, and what it will take to unify moving forward.
Town Square
After Early Voting Breaks Records And Heightens Emotions, Election Day Is Finally Here
Posted on · A University of Houston researcher assesses systemic barriers and opportunities for civic engagement in Harris County, our panel of voting experts your last-minute voting questions, and live reports from polling locations by Houston Public Media reporters.
Election 2020
2 Texas Polls Split On Statewide Support For Trump, Biden
Posted on · Rice University political scientist Bob Stein told Houston Matters host Craig Cohen on Tuesday that the split results are the result of methodology differences combined with a tighter-than-usual race in Texas.
Town Square
Town Square: What You Need to Know to Vote (Sept. 17, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss the processes of voter registration and how to apply for, and cast, mail-in ballots.
Town Square
Town Square: The Voting System and Covid (Sept. 10, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss how our voting system works, and the likelihood of a Covid vaccine by the end of the year.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Election Poll, And The Science Of Affection (Dec. 11, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A new poll looks at the mayoral runoff, our weekly political roundup, how affectionate communication can be good for your health, and Deva Mahal performs.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston’s Mayoral Race And Voters Support METRO Bond, HPM-KHOU 11 Poll Finds
Posted on · More than one-third of respondents say they'll vote for incumbent Sylvester Turner -- though even more of them give the city of Houston a poor grade on flood control and road maintenance.
Houston Matters
Is Houston Its Own Echo Chamber?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the concept of echo chambers and examines whether Houston or Texas are their own.
Houston Matters
Why Don’t More Texans Vote?
Posted on · Political scientist Bob Stein discusses recent voter trends in the Lone Star State.
Houston Matters
First Day of Early Voting Could Signal Higher Turnout in Harris County Than 2014 Midterms
Posted on · Besides the Cruz–O’Rourke contest, political expert Bob Stein thinks the races for the U.S. House of Representatives and county level contests can motivate the electorate
News
What Are The Challenges of Polling in Houston?
Posted on · Rice University professor Bob Stein outlines what makes Houston a challenging and unique place to conduct polls.