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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: 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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Gary Polland and Dallas Jones, Co-Hosts of Houston Public Media's Party Politics

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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.

Tags Chris Murphy Dallas Jones Elizabeth Simas Joe Kennedy III Political Roundup politics Raj Shah State of the Union address

Hot Stops: How Houston Bus Stops Get Dangerously Hot, a new podcast from Houston Public Media. Listen Here.

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Political Roundup: Another special session — and a threat from the governor

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 20, 2023 · Gov. Greg Abbott wants private school vouchers passed and tells opponents they'll face primary challenges for their seats if they don't give him what he wants.

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Houston Matters

Remembering the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (Sept. 20, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 20, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Fifty years ago today, tennis star Billy Jean King struck a blow for women’s equality in sports, defeating her male counterpart, Bobby Riggs, in a televised match at the Astrodome seen by millions.

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Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold shown next to his book "The Constitution in Jeopardy."

Houston Matters

Why a former Senator says we should be concerned about calls for another Constitutional Convention

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 19, 2023 · Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin talks about his book, "The Constitution in Jeopardy," ahead of an event in Houston this week.

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Houston Matters

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Sept. 15, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 15, 2023 · On Friday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher discusses issues affecting Greater Houston and answers listener questions.

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