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Fire Triangle Ep. 1: Houston City Limits

Katie Watkins / Dominic Anthony Walsh, TPR

Posted on January 24, 2021 · In the first of episode of Fire Triangle, a new podcast from Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media, reporters Dominic Anthony Walsh and Katie Watkins look back on the anniversary of the Watson Grinding explosion.

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Is there a way to stall inflation? And, should Texas state law enforcement agencies have equal blame for the poor response to the Uvalde shooting?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 22, 2022 · Historically, what has worked in stopping inflation and bringing prices down? Two experts join us to help understand and navigate these difficult financial times. Plus, an inside report from the Texas Public Radio newsroom with updates on the Uvalde school shooting testimonies.

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Is the Second Amendment too vague? Most Americans now want stricter gun laws and universal background checks

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on May 27, 2022 · Today, we talk with legal experts and take listener calls for a discussion on what limits and restrictions should go along with gun ownership, considering the right to bear arms. Plus, news updates from Uvalde and the NRA Convention in Houston.

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Protests planned as NRA convention arrives in Houston (May 27, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 27, 2022 · On Friday's show: Protests are planned this weekend as the National Rifle Association's annual convention takes place in Houston just days after the school shooting in Uvalde. We learn who's speaking at this year's event and what to expect from activists outside the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Uvalde shooting opens discussion on gun control laws and mental illness

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on May 26, 2022 · Legal, psychology, school safety experts talk about first and best lines of defense on threats within the school community, and how we need to meet in the middle with second amendment enthusiasts for gun violence prevention.

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