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Extreme Global Heat and the Impact of Climate Change on the Planet

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Posted on August 1, 2023 · Climate experts explain the extreme weather events we’re experiencing and what this means for the future of our planet and society.

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Posted on September 14, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We discuss an uptick in high-speed car chases involving HPD officers that have left bystanders injured, according to an investigation by the Houston Chronicle. And we learn the latest on the Houston housing market.

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This won’t be Houston’s last extremely hot summer. Are you ready for what’s next?

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