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The Bigger Picture: ‘MEN’ and the psychology of masculinity

Joshua Zinn

Posted on May 26, 2022 · Houston Matters considers what Alex Garland's new horror film says about men.

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The Bigger Picture: ‘West Side Story’ and the challenges of gang culture

Joshua Zinn

Posted on December 21, 2021 · In our monthly exploration of cultural and social issues in film, we look at how gangs form and the issues they present in a community.

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The Bigger Picture: A centuries-old case of assault remains relevant today

Joshua Zinn

Posted on October 28, 2021 · In our monthly exploration of social and cultural issues in film, we look at the past, present, and future of the #MeToo era.

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The fate of bike sharing (Sept. 21, 2023)

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Posted on September 21, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Houston BCycle, the city’s bike share system, recently announced it was shutting down. But will that still happen now that the mayor says he will ask City Council to approve funding to save it?

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Book chronicles NASA’s pioneering women astronauts

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Posted on September 14, 2023 · Space journalist and Houston native Loren Grush discusses her book, "The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts."

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Rise in COVID numbers (Aug. 24, 2023)

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Posted on August 24, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We discuss a recent rise in COVID cases locally and whether there’s any cause for concern. And the head coach of the team from Needville discusses their experience at the Little League World Series.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner criticizes state takeover of Houston ISD during Prairie View A&M commencement speech

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 14, 2023 · Turner has four months left as mayor, and said he assumed he would not have to wage anymore political battles and speak out. But he said he owes it to his parents to speak against changes happening in HISD.

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