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Confederate Statues Controversy: More Than Meets The Eye
Posted on · The debate surrounding the confederate monuments explained by our Party Politics experts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer, In 59 Seconds.
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Political Roundup: Special Session Ends Early, And Trump’s Response To Charlottesville
Posted on · Our group of experts offers analysis of national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how it all might affect Houston and Texas.
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Full Show: Political Roundup, And Fighting The KKK In Texas
Posted on · Our analysts examine the latest national and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and the Lone Star State. And we learn about Dan Moody, the first man to successfully prosecute members of the KKK.
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In 59 Seconds: The U.S. vs North Korea for dummies
Posted on · Is this a real political conflict or just saber-rattling? And what would happen if North Korea attacks Guam?
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Political Roundup: Rising Tensions With North Korea, And Special Session Update
Posted on · It’s time again for the Houston Matters weekly political roundup with analysis of national, state, and local political stories with an eye to how it all might affect Houston and Texas.
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In 59 Seconds: There’s more about that Bathroom Bill than just the bathroom
Posted on · And yes, that includes money.
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Four Days In: An Update On Texas Legislature’s Special Session
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus brings us the latest on the Texas Legislature's Special Session.
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A Renovated GOP Health Care Bill: What Part Of This Version Don’t You Get?
Posted on · Like those "skinny health insurance plans": They are a big deal in this updated version. And Ted Cruz's idea.
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In 59 Seconds: There’s Something (Very) Different About This G-20 Summit
Posted on · This time, the world's perception of the US is at stake.
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A (Complicated) Travel Ban Made Simple In 59 Seconds
Posted on · Family relations are everything when it comes to this executive order.
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In 59 Seconds: Deconstructing Trump’s Financial Disclosures–And Why He Has Become Richer
Posted on · President Trump recently disclosed his financial statements. What do they contain and how do you read them?
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In 59 Seconds: How The Senate Investigation Works
Posted on · With all the talk of investigations, what is actually going on?
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Analysis of Former FBI Director James Comey’s Senate Testimony
Posted on · (Above: Former FBI Director James Comey, who will testify before the Senate today. AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Former FBI Director James Comey testified for about two hours Thursday before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He faced questions about his conversations with President Donald Trump, the FBI’s investigation of possible Trump campaign connections to Russia, and his […]
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Former FBI Director Faces Questions, and What We Know About Climate Change: Thursday’s Show (June 8, 2017)
Posted on · (Above: Former FBI Director James Comey, who will testify before the Senate today. AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Former FBI Director James Comey testified for about two hours Thursday before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He faced questions about his conversations with President Donald Trump, the FBI’s investigation of possible Trump campaign connections to Russia, and his […]
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Political Roundup: 85th Texas Legislature Ends with Protests and Threats of Violence
Posted on · The 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature wrapped up this week with some contention — and even threats of violence. Also, lawmakers passed a $217 billion budget to run the state for the next two year, and Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll decide sometime this week if he wants to call a special session […]