Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1931: Wu Ting-Fang in America
Posted on · Episode: 1931 Chinese diplomat Wu Ting-Fang looks at America in 1914. Today, Wu Ting-Fang looks at America.
Tag: China
In-Depth
Chinese Consulate’s Closure Could Have Serious Ramifications For Houston
Posted on · Experts warn the Trump Administration’s order to close the consulate could damage Texas businesses and exacerbate discrimination against Chinese Americans
International
US Orders China To Close Its Consulate In Houston
Posted on · Firefighters responded to reports of papers being burned on the consulate grounds Tuesday night but were barred entry, according to Houston news media reports.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1814: Cultural Climate & Invention
Posted on · Episode: 1814 Cultural climate, invention, and labor-saving achieved through labor. Today, an unexpected cause for invention.
Politics
Pompeo Signals Harder Line On China At Rice’s Baker Institute
Posted on · Secretary of State Mike Pompeo devoted most of his remarks at Rice University to the importance of freedom and democratic government.
Business
Exxon Mobil Profit Falls 49% As Oil And Gas Prices Decline
Posted on · Oil prices have suffered due to a prolonged trade war between the U.S. and China, which has raised concerns about a global economic slowdown.
In-Depth
Houston Small Businesses Feel Negative Effects From Chinese Tariffs
Posted on · For small business owners, a trade deal can’t come soon enough.
Houston Matters
Backlash Against Rockets GM’s Tweets: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Sports
Rockets’ General Manager’s Hong Kong Comments Anger China
Posted on · The now-deleted tweet sparked an outcry that included the Chinese Basketball Association — whose president is Yao Ming, the former Rockets star center — saying it was suspending its relationship with the team.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Tee-riffic Silk Screening | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · The fine art of everyday fashion!
Houston Matters
Sen. Ted Cruz Weighs In On Trade, Russia, And Other Foreign Policy Issues
Posted on · The junior senator from Texas spoke onstage with Houston Matters host Craig Cohen.
Mockingbird & Armadillo
WATCH: Secrets Of Resale Shopping | Mockingbird and Armadillo
Posted on · Tricks and tips from an Antiques Roadshow appraiser!
Top Stories
Bill To Limit Use Of Chemicals In Firefighting Foams, Local Effects Of A Trade War With China, Coach For Houston’s New Pro Football Team, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Business
How A Trade War With China Could Affect Houston
Posted on · Houston’s industry is relatively insulated from the effects of Chinese tariffs, but the city’s port could suffer from the broader loss of trade.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Generational Differences Among Texas Voters, And The China Trade War’s Affect On Houston (May 21, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new study explores what Texas voters think about some key issues. We examine how the trade war with China might affect Houston. Area scientists discuss how Star Trek influenced Space City. And we talk with Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking.