Party Politics
Who will win the Houston mayor’s race?
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Tag: Israel
International
Houston relative of Israeli hostage Eitan Avraham Mor: “It just seems like the world is silent”
Posted on · Dr. Alan Kellerman of southwest Houston is the cousin of Mor, who was kidnapped by Hamas just over the Israeli border with Gaza on October 7.
Party Politics
The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston
Houstonians rally, offer prayers over weekend amid Israel-Hamas war
Posted on · The conflict has killed about 6,400 Palestinians and 300 Israelis since 2008, not including recent fatalities, U.N. reported.
Party Politics
Special session underway in Texas legislature
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
News
Israel warns more than 1 million people to evacuate northern Gaza
Posted on · The order from Israel faced immediate international objections, including from the U.N., which warned such an evacuation would have "devastating humanitarian consequences."
Airports
Major airlines temporarily halt flights from Houston to Israel amid conflict
Posted on · United Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines halted flights from Houston to Tel Aviv.
News
Israel is trying to regain full control of its territory following Hamas attack
Posted on · Israel's military said it is still fighting Hamas militants in southern Israel after they broke through the Gaza border to launch an unprecedented wave of attacks. Israel responded with air strikes.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2882: Eliezer Ben Yehuda
Posted on · Episode: 2882 Eliezer Ben Yehuda and the Revival of Hebrew. Today, the revival of an ancient language.
Party Politics
Houston Mayor race: Sheila Jackson Lee announces candidacy
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2356: College Yiddish vs Living Hebrew
Posted on · Episode: 2356 Hebrew and Yiddish struggle for ascendancy after WW-II. Today, scholar Richard Armstrong considers the world of language textbooks.
Business
Houston businessman sues Texas over a statewide ban on contractors boycotting Israel
Posted on · The lawsuit is seeking a temporary pause on the state's anti-Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions clause, which prohibits government contractors from boycotting Israel.
News
Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Continuation
Posted on · Today, we try to expand our understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a deep dive into the history and issues of the region with the former US Ambassador to Israel and with a professor of history.
Houston
Houston Protestors Rally Outside Israeli Consulate In Support Of Palestinians
Posted on · Protestors called on local officials to acknowledge and support their efforts, while marching in solidarity with striking Palestinians in Israel and occupied territory.
International
Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Continue After Global Pro-Palestinian Protests
Posted on · Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting.