Houston Matters
Mealer contesting election (Jan. 6, 2023)
Posted on · We learn why former Republican candidate for Harris County Judge, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, is formally contesting the results of the November election.
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Town Square
Amy Spitalnick on the Charlottesville Trial and What Can Be Done to Prevent the Spread of Hate Moving Forward
Posted on · Discussing the violence that occurred with the activist who led the lawsuit against the organizers of the Unite the Right rally.
Party Politics
Year-End Review: 2022
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Town Square
Michael Fanone on his experience during the Capitol riots on January 6th
Posted on · The police veteran discusses his book Hold the Line and his thoughts on the state of our democracy.
Town Square
The Final January 6th Public Hearing
Posted on · Discussing what was found by the January 6th Committee and what it means for our democracy.
Politics
From immigration to abortion, national issues are shaping the Texas attorney general’s race
Posted on · Republican incumbent Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race for a third term against Democratic challenger Rochelle Garza.
National
A constable, 33 officers and over 3,000 other Texans were members of the Oath Keepers, report says
Posted on · A recent analysis of Oath Keepers’ membership rolls leaked last year found that Texas had more members of the far-right extremist group than any other state — and the most who worked as elected officials, law enforcement officers or members of the military.
News
Pence says he’d consider testifying to House January 6 committee
Posted on · During an event in New Hampshire Wednesday morning, former Vice President Pence said he'd consider an invitation from the House January 6 committee to testify.
Houston Matters
Chronicling a crisis in American democracy (June 16, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: New York Times correspondent Jonathan Martin discusses his book, This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future. And we visit Juneteenth historical sites in Galveston.
Houston Matters
Texans involved in the capitol insurrection, overhauling NASA’s spacesuits, and Hari Kondabolu (June 10, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The role of Texans in the capitol insurrection, the role of Houston companies in overhauling NASA's spacesuits, and comedian Hari Kondabolu on returning to performing and becoming a father.
Criminal Justice
In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty
Posted on · A jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The case has been widely watched by other defendants as a potential bellwether.
Town Square
Reflections on the January 6 Insurrection
Posted on · Political leaders give their recounts of that tragic day on Capitol Hill and what the way forward looks like.
Town Square
Reactions To U.S. House Committee Investigating Capitol Hill Riot
Posted on · Political experts unpack today’s hearing, our understanding of what happened on January 6th, and the role of the hearing in history.
The U.S. Capitol Insurrection
Officers Give Harrowing Testimony On Their Experience Defending The Capitol On Jan. 6
Posted on · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy have sparred over who should be a part of the select committee, which is tasked with investigating the U.S. Capitol riot.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 2: The Reign Check
Posted on · Houston pastors reveal surprising revelations a year after Floyd's death