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Crazy Rich Asians: Houston’s Kevin Kwan Chronicles the Lives of Asia’s Uber Wealthy
Posted on · Kwan, who grew up in Houston, talks about his book Crazy Rich Asians. The movie adaptation hits theaters today.
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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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Full Show: Phillip Aronoff Candidate Interview, And Developing The First Artificial Heart (Aug. 7, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn what's at state at a key DACA hearing tomorrow. Then, we begin our series of interviews with candidates running in the November election. Plus, we learn how the first fully functioning artificial heart was developed. And we take a behind-the-scenes look at Houston's 311 call center.
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Writer Michael Arceneaux On Growing Up Black, Gay, And Catholic In Houston
Posted on · Arceneaux discusses his book “I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I’ve Put My Faith in Beyoncé.”
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Downtown Houston Library Now Open on Sundays
Posted on · Officials say those new hours will be a huge benefit to people who depend on the library’s services
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Full Show: Houston Restaurant Weeks, And Writer Michael Arceneaux (Aug. 6, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The largest health insurer in Texas is implementing a stricter review process for ER claims. Local food writers preview Houston Restaurant Weeks. Writer Michael Arceneaux talks about his book, “I Can’t Date Jesus." And Jeff Balke updates us on local sports.
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Writer Reza Aslan Endeavors To Understand The Human Desire For Religion
Posted on · Aslan talks with Craig Cohen about his book God: A Human History.
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Being Nice To Obnoxious People – Is It Actually Good For You?
Posted on · Dr. Hafeez Diwan discusses his book, How to Love Obnoxious People – And Why? The Life-Saving Art and Science of Loving Truly Horrible People.
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What Happens When Humans Start Reading — and Altering — Their Own User Manual?
Posted on · Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses his book, The Gene: An Intimate History.
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Texas Public Libraries Thrive As They Evolve
Posted on · Libraries remain relevant in changing times by adapting to the needs of their surrounding communities.
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Book Sheds Light On Outsider Art In Texas
Posted on · Jay Wehnert's book Outsider Art in Texas: Lone Stars showcases the work of Texas artists who lived isolated from mainstream society, such as prisoners, slaves, and the homeless.
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Rick Bragg Celebrates His Mother’s Cooking
Posted on · In his new book, The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table, Bragg constructs a narrative around his mother, Margaret, and her passion for cooking.
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Full Show: Prisoner Treatment, And Unmarked Graves In Sugar Land (June 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at who advocates for the rights of Texas inmates. We learn about the exhumation of unmarked graves in Fort Bend County. And Rick Bragg talks about his book, The Best Cook in the World.
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North Dakota Didn’t See The Same Benefits Of The Oil Boom That Houston Did
Posted on · In her book, Great American Outpost: Dreamers, Mavericks and the Making of an Oil Frontier, journalist Maya Rao explores how the oil boom in North Dakota affected life there -- compared to how it impacted Houston.
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Some College Campuses Have Squirrels Or Feral Cats – Sam Houston State Has Chickens
Posted on · A new children's book tells the story of Sam Houston State through the eyes of its numerous campus-dwelling chickens.