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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2918: Norman Brinker and Restaurant Chains

Dr. Andy Boyd

Posted on July 6, 2023 · Episode: 2918 Norman Brinker and the History of Restaurant Chains. Today, one link at a time.

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Posted on December 7, 2023 · On Thursday's show: What will the job market look like in Houston next year? The Greater Houston Partnership unveils its jobs forecast for 2024.

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The Full Menu: Where to take out-of-town visitors to eat in Houston

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Posted on December 6, 2023 · With the holidays upon us, many of us will have visitors from out of town. Houston food writers give some suggestions on where to take them to eat to show them the town.

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The week in politics (Dec. 6, 2023)

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Posted on December 6, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We’re just days away from knowing who will become the next mayor of the city of Houston. From the runoff election to special session news and beyond, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1063: Ice Cream

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