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Tag: COVID

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (August 6, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 6, 2020 · An epidemiologist discusses the latest information about COVID-19 and answers listeners’ questions.

Tags Coronavirus COVID Dr. Catherine Troisi epidemiologist vaccine

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Texas Rep. Armando Walle, Dr. Joseph Petrosino and Politifact.com’s Daniel Funke (August 5, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 5, 2020 · On this episode, we discuss the push for more rapid Covid testing in the Houston area, as well as how fact-checkers fight online misinformation.

Tags Armando Walle Baylor College of Medicine Coronavirus COVID daniel funke debunk fact checking joseph petrosino misinformation politifact testing

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Umair Shah; and The Issue of Renaming Baytown’s Robert E. Lee High School (August 4, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 4, 2020 · We get an update on Harris County's COVID-19 status, and we have a discussion about institutions named after Confederates.

Tags baytown Coronavirus COVID jolanda jones randy dunn Robert E. Lee High School Umair Shah

News

Special Edition: Dr. Rashmi Jaitly and AARP Foundation’s Lisa Marsh Ryerson (August 3, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 3, 2020 · On this episode, we focus on the challenges older adults are facing due to COVID-19.

Tags aarp Coronavirus COVID elderly geriatrics lisa marsh ryerson rashmi jaitly

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Heath Racela, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 31, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 31, 2020 · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, how entertainment and media has adapted to the pandemic, and the current state of the economy.

Tags business Coronavirus COVID Dietrich von Biedenfeld Heath racela podcasts Vivian Ho

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Teacher and Author Jennifer Mathieu-Blessington; And Remembering John Lewis with Cherry Steinwender (July 28, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 28, 2020 · We remember the life and accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis, and a Houston high-school teacher talks about her concerns as schools get ready to re-open.

Tags Cherry Steinwender Coronavirus COVID houston schools Jennifer Mathieu teachers

Houston Matters

Special Edition: BCM’s Dr. Cedric Dark and Dr. Jill Weatherhead (July 27, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 27, 2020 · An ER doctor and an infectious disease expert answer your questions about Covid.

Tags Cedric Dark Coronavirus COVID emergency room ER jill weatherhead

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Dr. Peter Hotez, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 24, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 24, 2020 · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, vaccine trials, and the current state of the economy.

Tags Coronavirus COVID Dietrich von Biedenfeld peter hotez vaccine Vivian Ho

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (July 23, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 23, 2020 · Judge Hidalgo gives an update on Harris County’s COVID situation, and an epidemiologist answers your questions.

Tags Coronavirus COVID Dr. Catherine Troisi Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Impact Of COVID-19 On The Hispanic Community (July 22, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 22, 2020 · We look at how Covid has affected the Hispanic population in the areas of health and economy. Plus, an update on the surge of Covid cases in Hidalgo County.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine Coronavirus COVID eddie olivarez Hidalgo County Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Laura Murillo rojelio mejia

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Psychiatrist Dr. Jon Stevens (July 21, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 21, 2020 · A psychiatrist talks about the mental health challenges surrounding school re-openings, and Mayor Turner addresses Houston's health status.

Tags Coronavirus COVID jon stevens Menninger Clinic psychiatry schools sylvester turner

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Jason Salemi and Dr. Charlene Flash (July 20, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 20, 2020 · An epidemiologist explains how data is interpreted, and an infectious disease expert answers your questions about COVID-19.

Tags charlene flash Coronavirus COVID jason salemi testing

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, FBISD’s Dr. Charles Dupre, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 17,2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 17, 2020 · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, school-reopening plans, and the current state of the economy.

Tags Charles Dupre Coronavirus COVID Dietrich von Biedenfeld Dr. Vivian Ho economy reopening schools

Party Politics

Party Politics: Republican In-fighting; Texas Primary Runoff Recap

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 17, 2020 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Houston Matters

Special Edition: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (July 16, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 16, 2020 · Conversations about state and local government, and an epidemiologist answers your questions about COVID-19.

Tags Catherine Troisi Commissioner Rodney Ellis Coronavirus COVID elections Rodney Ellis

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