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Concerns about the Ike Dike’s effect on large ships (Feb. 13, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Why a local organization is concerned the Ike Dike could prevent certain large ships from entering the Houston Ship Channel.
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Monday’s Show: Disputes Between Hospitals And Health Insurers, And TEA Commissioner Mike Morath (Feb. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: How contract disputes like the one between Memorial Hermann and Cigna might affect you, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath updates us on the potential takeover of the HISD board, we learn about some popular scams to avoid, and we get an update on Houston sports.
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‘Astros Strong’ Book Celebrates Houston’s Championship Run
Posted on · Jake Kaplan and Brian T. Smith discuss the Houston Chronicle's book commemorating the Astros' 2017 season and World Series win.
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Football and Brain Damage: Is the NFL Doing Enough?
Posted on · Late last month, as Will Smith's film Concussion debuted in the theaters, ESPN’s Outside the Lines reported that supposedly the NFL backed out of giving “unrestricted” funds to the National Institutes of Health for a study exploring football’s relationship to brain damage because the league didn’t like the doctor who would lead it. We learn […]
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Concussions, Potholes, and Sandra Bland: Friday’s Show (January 8, 2016)
Posted on · Late last month, as Will Smith's film Concussion debuted in the theaters, ESPN’s Outside the Lines reported that supposedly the NFL backed out of giving “unrestricted” funds to the National Institutes of Health for a study exploring football’s relationship to brain damage because the league didn’t like the doctor who would lead it. On this […]