Town Square

The Essential Dick Gregory, and a fresh perspective on the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on · Christian Gregory shares how his father used his comedic skills as a form of activism, and author Thomas E. Ricks offers insight into the strategic planning of the Civil Rights Movement.

Houston Matters

School dropout rate amid COVID, and Texas AG candidate Rochelle Garza (Oct. 4, 2022)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: State numbers paint a picture of how many students dropped out of school during the worst of the pandemic. And we continue our series of interviews with candidates on the ballot on Election Day with Rochelle Garza, candidate for Texas Attorney General.

Houston Matters

Wednesday’s Show: Prepping For The Primaries, The Week In Politics, And Houston’s Classic Restaurants (Feb. 5, 2020)

Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Issues of electronic voting security in advance of the Texas primaries, our weekly political roundup, the best classic Houston restaurants, and a conversation with comedian Maysoon Zayid.

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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 16): Comedian Maysoon Zayid, Dancer Edin Jusuframic, The 2081 Project, Reviews Of The Rhythm Section & Beanpole, Plus, Mattiel With “The Air Near My Fingers.”

Posted on · On this episode, we visit with actress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid; discuss Sweden's Melodifestivalen with famed dancer Edin Jusuframic; welcome back Mattiel with a cover of The White Stripes' "The Air Near My Fingers", and our Pop Culture Conclave once again reconvenes- Dustin Chase, Justin McKee & Eddie Robinson.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Addressing Mass Shootings, Our Weekly Political Roundup, And The Best Happy Hours In Houston (Sept. 4, 2019)

Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Lawmakers and businesses respond to the Odessa mass shooting, experts break down the week in politics, food writers discuss where they like to go for happy hour, and how prison shaped Ali Siddiq's comedy.