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Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George H.W. Bush
Posted on · Author Jon Meacham discusses his biography of George H.W. Bush.
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Retired Astronaut Takes Children on a Journey Through Space and the Alphabet
Posted on · Clayton Anderson tells Houston Matters about his new children's book, A is for Astronaut: Blasting Through the Alphabet.
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Modern Misogyny: Sexual Harassment Still an Issue in the Workplace
Posted on · Dr. Kristin Anderson discusses what feminism looks like in a “post-feminist” society in her book, Modern Misogyny.
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How Did Humankind Weather Past Energy Transitions?
Posted on · Writer Richard Rhodes went digging through history for examples in his latest book, Energy: A Human History.
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New Book Chronicles Houston Astros’ Road to World Series Victory
Posted on · Sports Illustrated’s Ben Reiter's, new book “Astroball: The New Way to Win It All.” In 2014 he predicted the Houston Astros would win the World Series in 2017. He talks with producer Michael Hagerty about his book and how he reacted when his prediction was realized.
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Writer Shares His Favorite ‘Stories From Texas’
Posted on · W.F. Strong talks about his new book, which covers the rich cultural heritage of the Lone Star State – from the Texas dialect to the state's larger-than-life personalities.
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Inside Some Of The Most Eerie And Intriguing Abandoned Building Across Texas
Posted on · Photographer Bronson Dorsey tells Houston Matters about his book of photography called Lost, Texas.
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New Book Hopes To Dispel Myths About Vaccines And Autism
Posted on · Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his new book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism, which combines his medical expertise with his personal experience raising his daughter.
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Author Chris Wise: Everyone Lives A Life Worth Writing About
Posted on · The local writer tells Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty about his latest book, Colliding With Orion: Writing from Life, and how he hopes to convince people that their stories are worth telling.
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Young Classical Musicians Find Drama, Friendship Performing In ‘The Ensemble’
Posted on · Writer and former Houstonian Aja Gabel talks about her debut novel, which is set against the dynamic of a group of young classical musicians.
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Hitting The Reset Button On A Near-Perfect Life: Writer Katherine Center Discusses ‘How To Walk Away’
Posted on · The Houston-based writer talks about her latest novel, about taking a flight in small plane to learn something harrowing, and about what draws her to characters whose lives are in upheaval.
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‘Hurricane Season’ Recounts The Astros’ Triumph Against The Backdrop Of Harvey’s Devastation
Posted on · Houston Chronicle columnist Joe Holley talks about his new book and what the Astros' championship meant for a recovering city.
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How Bill Sarpalius Went From Homelessness, To A Boys Ranch, To Congress
Posted on · The former congressman talks about his difficult childhood in Houston and how life at a boys ranch in the Texas panhandle changed his trajectory.
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‘God Save Texas’ Seeks To Explain Texas To The Rest Of The Country
Posted on · Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright talks about his latest book, explaining Texas to the rest of the country and clearing up some common misconceptions about the Lone Star State.
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Full Show: Bike Plan Revisited, And The Life Of A Storm Chaser (April 17, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Bike Houston issues a report card on the city's bike plan. We look back at the Branch Davidian siege, which ended 25 years ago this week. We learn what issues Texas museums are facing. We meet a biomedical engineer who makes wheelchairs for the disabled in developing countries. And we learn about the life of a famous storm chaser.