Posted on · Weâve discussed the history and culture of Houston Hip-Hop on this program before, but recently the Houston Press ran an article called â10 Possible Houston Rap Tourism Destinationsâ meant to introduce newcomers to the history of rap in H-town â as well as help native Houstonians learn more about the people and places who helped […]
Posted on · There are some music aficionados who'll steadfastly declare that punk is dead. Whether that's true or not, the punk rock scene in Houston was once very much alive. With bands like Black Flag, the Dead Kennedys and lesser-known Houston groups like Really Red and the Mydolls, Houston's punk scene in the 1980s was vibrant and […]
Posted on · Cartoonist and Author Scott McCloud talks about his passion for comics and the theory behind the comics medium. McCloud is the author of works including Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art. MORE: Scott McCloud’s Extended Interview from 2014 with Houston Matters’ Conner Clifton
Posted on · Every city has its quirks. Some have more than others. We’ve long heard that Austin has – and flaunts – a reputation for being the quirky capital of Texas. But Houston brings its own bits of weirdness too. On this edition of Houston Matters, we welcome your examples of Houston’s quirkiness. From the big air […]
Posted on · A new Gallup poll calls into question the conventional wisdom that changing demographics in Texas might lead to a change in statewide political power. The concept goes like this: more and more Hispanics are in Texas every year. Historically, theyâre a voting bloc that leans heavily Democratic. Therefore, changing demographics in Texas suggest Democrats might […]
Posted on · Last month, you might have noticed a surprising increase in facial hair around the city of Houston. There’s a chance it was the result of “No-Shave November,” which aims to raise awareness for men’s health issues and get people to embrace facial hair. But Houston Matters’ Conner Clifton, who himself grew a mustache in November, […]
Posted on · Houston Matters takes you to Minute Maid Park, where we stumbled across a seriously devoted Astros fan who made two admissions to Houston Matters producer Conner Clifton. One – the man owns an Astros tattoo...and two: he doesn't know as much as he'd like about this year's ballclub...
Posted on · Have you ever wondered how the zoo’s animals are kept cool during the heat of a Houston summer? Then wonder no more because Conner Clifton found out, take a listen…
Posted on · Conner Clifton got his start in storytelling as a child when he would be sent to the principal’s office and had a find a way to escape punishment. Since then, he’s moved from fibbing and prefers to stick to the facts. In the fall of 2009, he was an intern in the KUHF Newslab and […]