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That political debate trending on social media? Someone might’ve paid for that.

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on August 21, 2023 · We learn about a Texas company recruiting influencers to promote certain political agendas.

Tags Eric Tung Influencable LLC Influencers Robert Downen social media Texas Tribune

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Houston ISD’s Stevenson Middle School beefs up security after social media threat

Posted on October 4, 2023 · An arrest was made in connection to a threatening social media post on Monday night, according to a letter sent to parents by the school principal. A Stevenson parent says they are keeping their child out of school until more details are provided.

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Houston Matters

Social media influencers & politics (Aug. 21, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 21, 2023 · On Monday's show: A Texas company is recruiting social media influencers to promote political agendas, but how much sway do they actually have?

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HPD’s report on the Astroworld tragedy (July 31, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 31, 2023 · On Monday's show: The Houston Police Department has released its report on the Astroworld concert tragedy in 2021 that left ten people dead. News 88.7's Lucio Vasquez walks us through what's in the 1,266-page report.

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Assessing the alternatives to Twitter: Consumer Tech

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on July 17, 2023 · Houston Chronicle consumer technology columnist Dwight SIlverman walks us through Threads and other competitors to Twitter.

Tags consumer technology Dwight Silverman meta microsoft Motorola SAMSUNG social media Sony Threads

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