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Posted on March 26, 2018 · President Trump complained about signing the 2,000-plus page spending bill into law, saying it was too bloated. He's not the first president to be confronted with that choice

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Chilly weather, and Rep. Al Green (Dec. 20, 2022)

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Posted on December 20, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: With chilly temperatures headed this way later in the week, are we confident the power grid will hold up? And Houston Congressman Al Green discusses issues affecting the region and answers listener questions.

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Posted on December 8, 2022 · On Thursday's show: We discuss what we know about Griner’s release and whether the prisoner the United States released is a steep price to pay. And we learn why the League of Women Voters of Houston is shifting from a volunteer-only organization to hiring staff.

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I SEE U, Episode 68: Storytelling Elegance in God, Fear & Sex

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Posted on December 2, 2022 · Acclaimed writer/director, Elegance Bratton, shares deeply, personal insight into the tumultuous relationship with his mother as I SEE U takes a provocative look at THE INSPECTION – a compelling, autobiographical film about a young Black, gay man seeking acceptance by joining the military.

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Reps. Michael McCaul and Dan Crenshaw vie for chairmanships in the 118th Congress

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Posted on November 23, 2022 · The Houston-area Republican congressmen are bidding, respectively, to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee.

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