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Are Mounted Police Units Still Necessary?

Posted on August 15, 2019 · In the wake of a controversial photo in Galveston, we discuss their history and relevance.

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Posted on November 21, 2023 · Stanton Welch of Houston Ballet and Rob Melrose of The Alley Theatre explain how their productions of "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" have changed over the years and what these annual traditions mean for Houston.

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Problems at the Harris County Jail (Nov. 2, 2023)

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Posted on November 2, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We get the latest on overcrowding and understaffing at the Harris County jail as county leaders prepare to meet with state officials about those problems.

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Actor and director Rob Reiner on the power of the screen and stage to create change

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Posted on October 4, 2023 · The director of some of the most successful movies of the 1980s and 90s, like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," and "A Few Good Men" was recently in Houston to promote a stage show about the prison system.

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Director Rob Reiner (Oct. 4, 2023)

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Posted on October 4, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Actor and film director Rob Reiner talks about his activism related to the criminal justice system, about how the movie landscape has changed, and about a particular connection he has to Houston.

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