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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 19): Rodeo BBQ Cook-off, Martha Davis And The Motels, Pop Culture, Music & More

Posted on February 21, 2020 · Ernie discusses RodeoHouston's World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest with pit master George Shore. Also, Martha Davis of the Motels shares tales from the road, and insight into how she creates. Plus, our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to discuss the upcoming Selena 25 Tribute Concert, HPM's new digital series Houston/Now, and Dustin Chase reviews the films Emma. and Call of the Wild. And the music of Ryan Culwell.

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Why Singer Phoebe Ryan Stepped Away From Music For A Year

Posted on February 7, 2020 · The Texas native performs in Houston on Saturday night.

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The World Wasn’t Always Friendly To Howard Jones And His Synthesizer

Posted on July 16, 2019 · The pioneer of synth-pop discusses his music ahead of his July 17 Houston concert.

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Full Show: Texas Senators Question Kavanaugh (Sept. 6, 2018)

Posted on September 6, 2018 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Texas senators get their chance to question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Houston food writers discuss their favorite places for Italian cuisine. And we learn about a local celebration of the rock band Queen.

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Kevin Griffin Of Better Than Ezra Doesn’t Mind Writing Hit Songs For Other Artists

Posted on February 23, 2018 · The lead vocalist for Better Than Ezra balances performing his own music with writing Top 40 hits for other artists.

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Full Show: Preventing School Shootings, And The Next Step For The Astrodome (Feb. 23, 2018)

Posted on February 23, 2018 · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss how to better protect schools from gun violence. Then, we discuss what future events might take place in a renovated Astrodome. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this week’s news. And musician Kevin Griffin talks about writing hit songs for other people.

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Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra Discusses Writing Hit Songs for Other Artists

Posted on May 15, 2015 · Houston's House of Blues tonight (May 15, 2015) presents Kevin Griffin. Whether you're aware of it or not, you've probably heard some of his songs. Maybe it's from the hits he's had as front man for the Louisiana rock group Better Than Ezra, songs like Good or Desperately Wanting. But if those don't ring a […]

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Performance Reviews, Job Burnout, and Robert Earl Keen: Houston Matters for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014

Posted on December 16, 2014 · As we close in on the end of the calendar year, for some of us in the working world, it’s time for performance reviews. You may be the subject of one, or you may perform one. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with Keith Wolf, Managing Director for the Houston-based staffing agency and […]

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I SEE U, Episode 44: We Shall Not Be Moved [Encore]

Posted on March 17, 2023 · One of the last descendants of enslaved Africans who live along the coastal regions of Georgia says they have been fighting for years to preserve their unique culture, retain their indigenous traditions and prevent their precious land from being taken away from them. This episode is an encore of the April 16th, 2022 broadcast.

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I SEE U, Episode 78: Say It Loud! Woosah!

Posted on March 10, 2023 · Mindfulness author Zee Clarke not only offers a meditative guidebook for Black people who seek healing from racial trauma but also provides insight for allies into the inequities these communities face, so that empathy and affirmation can lead to effective change and transformation.

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Houston Public Media Announces New Executive Director of Content Operations

Posted on March 7, 2023 · Continuing its commitment to prioritizing and elevating voices in the community, Houston Public Media is pleased to welcome Laurie Johnson-Ramirez in her new role as the Executive Director of Content Operations.

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I SEE U, Episode 77: The Thrill is Ruthie Foster

Posted on March 2, 2023 · Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Navy veteran, Ruthie Foster speaks candidly about how the U.S. military served as an escape for her and many others in sparsely populated areas who simply desired so much more out of life.

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News

NEXT QUESTION (Ep 19): Rodeo BBQ Cook-off, Martha Davis And The Motels, Pop Culture, Music & More

Houston Matters

Why Singer Phoebe Ryan Stepped Away From Music For A Year

Houston Matters

The World Wasn’t Always Friendly To Howard Jones And His Synthesizer

Houston Matters

Full Show: Texas Senators Question Kavanaugh (Sept. 6, 2018)

Houston Matters

Kevin Griffin Of Better Than Ezra Doesn’t Mind Writing Hit Songs For Other Artists

Houston Matters

Full Show: Preventing School Shootings, And The Next Step For The Astrodome (Feb. 23, 2018)

Houston Matters

Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra Discusses Writing Hit Songs for Other Artists

Full Show

Performance Reviews, Job Burnout, and Robert Earl Keen: Houston Matters for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014

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