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Author Discusses New Reagan Biography
Posted on · Bob Spitz spent more than five years conducting hundreds of interviews for his biography, Reagan: An American Journey.
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News
Conference Focuses on Influential Women from Houston’s History
Posted on · From Charlotte Allen, to Mary Levy, and from Phyllis Frye to Annise Parker, Houston History Alliance tells the stories of influential and unsung women from the city’s past.
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Full Show: Kavanaugh Vote and the Election, and Women In Houston History (Oct. 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss what possible impact Brett Kavanaugh's nomination could have on the November election. We learn about influential women in Houston history. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about a book chronicling Houston’s rap scene.
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Come And Take It: The Skirmish That Inspired A Texas Mantra
Posted on · History professor Eddie Weller recounts the Battle of Gonzales and its legacy today.
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Full Show: Health Care Merger, and Rep. Culberson Candidate Interview (Oct. 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at the proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White. Then, Rep. John Culberson of Congressional District 7 answers your questions. Plus, we learn what makes Houston a difficult place to conduct polls. And we reflect on the Battle of Gonzales.
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NASA Turns 60: Reflecting on The Space Agency’s Accomplishments And Tragedies
Posted on · On the 60th anniversary of NASA, we learn how the space agency’s accomplishments resonate today and learn about its predecessor, NACA.
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Full Show: Impaired Drivers, and Reimagining Houston Streets (Sept. 19, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at traffic fatalities caused by impaired drivers. Our experts break down the latest political stories. We discuss ways to make Houston friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists. And we learn about "Green Books" -- segregation-era travel guides for African Americans.
Arts & Culture
Rare Books from The Houston Public Library Are Going on Limited Display
Posted on · In a hidden-away room, the library has amassed a large collection of historic documents from Texas and around the world
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Full Show: Accidental Deaths In Texas, And Author Jon Meacham (Aug. 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Six years after he went missing in Syria, we revisit efforts to find Houston journalist Austin Tice. Then, we learn more about what flood control projects would be included in the bond measure that goes before voters Aug. 25. Plus, the head of the National Safety Council discusses the prevalence of accidental deaths in Texas. And writer Jon Meacham talks about his biography George H.W. Bush.
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What Was Life Like for Freed Slaves in Houston After The Civil War?
Posted on · Houston Matters learns about the challenges of life in Greater Houston for freed slaves after the Civil War.
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How Did Humankind Weather Past Energy Transitions?
Posted on · Writer Richard Rhodes went digging through history for examples in his latest book, Energy: A Human History.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1541: History and Horseshoe Nails
Posted on · Episode: 1541 Do ‘Horseshoe Nails’ really alter human history? Today, we ask if horseshoe nails are real.
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The Spirituality Of Wine
Posted on · Looking at how wine has been used in religious and spiritual practices with a local Baptist reverend.
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Should We Be Watching Fireworks On July 2 Instead?
Posted on · Historian Nancy Beck Young shares examples from American history of things we think we know -- but maybe don’t have quite right.
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Full Show: Addressing The DNA Backlog, And Correcting History (July 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We examine how some international news might affect global trade with Houston. Then, we discuss efforts to solve a backlog of DNA evidence. We explore examples of mis-remembered history. And we get an update on local sports.