Cover art from STARZ show P-Valley and photo of show creator Katori Hall

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 53: The Valley of the Shadow of Life with Playwright Katori Hall

Posted on · Olivier Award-winning playwright, Katori Hall, shares her unguarded perspective on why it took over a decade for her to create the STARZ hit series, P-VALLEY – one of the most intriguing, yet controversial drama series on cable television.

Town Square

Aldine ISD drama teacher honored with prestigious Tony Award. Plus, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins’ mother inspires others as a survivor and advocate of domestic violence.

Posted on · Roshunda Jones-Koumba will be presented with the 2022 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, an honor that acknowledges a theater educator shaping the next generation of artists and performers. And, Sabrina Greenlee shares her personal story of domestic abuse, how it continues to harm our communities, and the work she is doing to help survivors.

Houston Matters

Tuesday’s Show: Conversations With Rep. Dan Crenshaw, And Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (Jan. 21, 2020)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A conversation with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez talks about law enforcement issues in the county, and writer Carmen Maria Machado discusses her new memoir.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Beto O’Rourke Candidate Interview, And Singer Stephanie Rice (Aug. 21, 2018)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the EPA's new proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan. We continue our series of candidate interviews with Democratic Senate hopeful Beto O'Rourke. Then, we discuss how society decides which public figures accused of wrongdoing deserve another chance. And musician Stephanie Rice performs.

Full Show

Houston Matters Weekend for October 22, 2016

Posted on · The NFL is working to curb domestic violence by partnering with an organization called A Call to Men, which teaches "healthy, respectful manhood." The group's CEO, Tony Porter, and Troy Vincent, a former NFL player and the league's executive vice president, are in town to talk about the program. On this edition of Houston Matters […]

Houston Matters

Domestic Abuse Victims Face Challenges Finding Safe Housing

Posted on · We recently chronicled the challenges inherent in establishing affordable housing in Houston. Similar complications play out for projects devoted to establishing spaces for victims of domestic violence. Back in July, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs approved proposed plans for a low-income apartment complex in Fort Bend County. Some nearby residents oppose the […]

Full Show

Jailed Witness and Domestic Abuse Housing: Tuesday’s Show (September 6, 2016)

Posted on · Last December, a rape victim was housed for nearly a month at the Harris County Jail in order to ensure she would testify against a serial rapist who assaulted her. The prosecutor concluded it was the only viable option after she suffered a mental breakdown on the witness stand. Now the woman is suing the […]