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Town Square

Election Day: What Will the Future of our Democracy Be?

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 8, 2022 · With so many important issues at the center of this election, we have a partisan discussion with representatives on both sides of the political aisle.

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Town Square

‘Donald Trump was at the center of this conspiracy,’ says Jan. 6 House Committee Chair Benny Thompson

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 10, 2022 · Today, we are discussing the first prime-time hearing about the attack on the Capitol and the events leading up to it.

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Town Square

Remembering the burial of George Floyd: Two years later, has anything changed in society?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 9, 2022 · Political and journalism experts discuss how African Americans really feel about their safety and what still needs to be fixed.

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Town Square

Harris County voting process examined, and important decisions to make toward November elections

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on May 24, 2022 · A look at the Harris County new voting process. And, when picking candidates for the November general election, can Republicans keep up its success in state House races? Will Democrats prevail in South Texas?

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Election 2020

FACT CHECK: Fabricated Claim of Biden Campaign Official’s Arrest

Angelo Fichera, FactCheck.org

Posted on November 17, 2020 · A viral tale on social media falsely claims that a campaign official for President-elect Joe Biden was arrested in an illegal ballot-harvesting scheme in Texas. The false claim stems from unverified allegations in an unsuccessful lawsuit brought by a group of Republicans.

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Town Square

Town Square: A Conversation About Race and Equality (Sept. 1, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on September 1, 2020 · Experts discuss the impact of yet another incident of police violence with racial implications.

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Houston Matters

Special Edition: Preparations For George Floyd’s Houston Funeral; Healing Racism (June 5, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on June 5, 2020 · Listeners relate their experiences regarding racism and the death of George Floyd.

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Red, White & Blue

Red, White and Blue: A Fall Political Preview

Sophie Moll

Posted on September 6, 2019 · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"

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Houston Public Media Brings New Perspectives to its Public Affairs Programs

HPM Staff

Posted on August 28, 2019 · Red, White & Blue and Party Politics return this fall with new co-hosts.

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Houston Matters

Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s First State Of The Union Speech

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 31, 2018 · Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.

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County approves additional funding for law enforcement (Feb. 2, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 2, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Harris County Commissioners have approved close to $10 million in additional funding for law enforcement, namely the sherriff’s and district attorney’s offices -- though not without some drama.

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Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, 20 years later (Feb. 1, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 1, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew 20 years ago and discuss how the disaster changed NASA. And local food writers name their favorite places for bar food around town.

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Assessing tornado damage (Jan. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 25, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We assess the damage in Pasadena and Deer Park after a tornado touched down Tuesday afternoon, tearing roofs off homes, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing power lines.

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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