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The entrance to Camp 1 in Guantanamo Bay's Camp Delta.

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WATCH: Obama’s Statement On Plan To Shut Down Guantanamo

Posted on February 23, 2016 · President Barack Obama announced on Tuesday he had submitted a plan to Congress to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

Politics

President Biden calls for assault weapons ban and other measures to curb gun violence

Posted on June 2, 2022 · The address followed recent mass shootings in New York, Texas, and Oklahoma. He called on Congress to pass "commonsense laws to combat the epidemic of gun violence."

Houston Matters

Rep. Sylvia Garcia, and the life of Ken Caminiti (May 31, 2022)

Posted on May 31, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Rep. Sylvia Garcia answers listener questions, we learn why former Houston Astros star Ken Caminiti admitted he'd used steroids long before anyone else did, and we discuss a piece of artwork at the MFAH that's been at the center of some controversy.

Houston Matters

Benzene pollution, and presidential portrait history (May 13, 2022)

Posted on May 13, 2022 · On Friday's show: Excess pollution at local refineries, the Obama portraits, and blending classical music and hip hop.

Politics

Biden pledges $800 million to Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s plea for more U.S. aid

Posted on March 16, 2022 · Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for additional help and for President Biden to spearhead the world's defense of Ukraine. Later, Biden pledged to send more security support.

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WATCH: Obama’s Statement On Plan To Shut Down Guantanamo

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