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Is Dracula A True Story? New Prequel Draws on Bram Stoker’s Real Life

Posted on October 10, 2018 · Joshua Zinn talks with the authors of the novel Dracul -- Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew Dacre and J.D. Barker.

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Addressing noise from Washington Ave. bars, and actor Jeff Goldblum (May 3, 2022)

Posted on May 3, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Proposed changes to the city's noise ordinance are being voted on this week to address noise stemming from Washington Avenue bars. Plus Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle answers your questions. Then actor Jeff Goldblum talks about performing with his jazz band. And Houstonian KC Davis talks about her new book, How to Keep House While Drowning.

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What Texas has gotten in return for security initiatives at the border (April 22, 2022)

Posted on April 22, 2022 · On Friday's show: In recent years, Texas has launched numerous costly initiatives aimed at securing the U.S.-Mexico border. But what has Texas gotten in return for those measures? Plus, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week and learn about the new BIPOC Book Festival.

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How author Dylan Marron has conversations with people who hate him

Posted on March 28, 2022 · Today, Marron shares what he’s learned about having difficult conversations and how having them can help close the ever-growing distance between us.

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Bestselling author Harlan Coben talks about his newest thriller novel, ‘The Match’

Posted on March 16, 2022 · In this discussion about his newest novel, Harlan Coben continues the tradition of gripping suspense, jaw-dropping twists that are the trademarks of him being a master of the thriller genre.

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Is Dracula A True Story? New Prequel Draws on Bram Stoker’s Real Life

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