Houston Matters
Despite Cerebral Palsy, Comedian Maysoon Zayid Never Thought She Was Different
Posted on · She talks about growing up disabled and Muslim ahead of her Feb. 8 event with Asia Society Texas Center.
Posted on · She talks about growing up disabled and Muslim ahead of her Feb. 8 event with Asia Society Texas Center.
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.
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.
Posted on · The retired host of the Tonight Show still enjoys trying his material out on the road, including here in Houston this weekend.
Posted on · The comedian explains how his angry persona is actually good for his blood pressure.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Why a Kingwood neighborhood floods so much, a conversation with comedian Lewis Black, answers to your gardening questions, and the latest on Houston sports.
Posted on · The comedian and TV personality discusses his meandering path to show business and why he's raising awareness of high cholesterol.
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.
Posted on · Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty talks with Siddiq about the relationship between prisoners and guards.
Posted on · The comedian discusses the beauty of failure and his not-so-serious advice podcast.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Understanding the flood projects bill, why Millennials aren't buying houses, driving down drug prices, and comedian Matt Braunger.
Posted on · Instead of depicting a first-generation American rebelling from his parents' traditions, in his new series on Hulu, Youssef portrays a Millennial struggling to stay true to his faith.
Posted on · His dad wanted him to get his degree, but the comedy dream wouldn't let him go.
Posted on · Mandvi will be in Houston Thursday for an event at the Asia Society Texas Center.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A state agency is investigating HISD, we discuss the latest political news, comedian Aasif Mandvi talks about his career, and we learn about an event called A Night of Philosophy and Ideas.