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Police response times (July 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss a recent Houston Chronicle investigation that found police response times were the slowest in decades.
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What the Astros need to catch the Rangers in the second half
Posted on · Jeff Balke of the Bleav in Astros podcast says the club could use another pitcher and bat for the second half. But mostly the team just needs to get healthy.
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Findings from ITC fire investigation (July 10, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We examine the findings from an investigation of the fire that burned for three days at the ITC chemical storage facility in Deer Park in 2019.
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Remembering Houston’s ‘iron athletes’ ahead of the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s farewell
Posted on · The New York Yankees great delivered his "luckiest man" speech on July 4, 1939. But he and Cal Ripken, Jr. aren't the sports world's only iron men.
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The Rockets are in the driver’s seat post-draft, heading into free agency
Posted on · The rebuilding NBA franchise has more than $60 million to spend and a slew of young players to build around.
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Can a depleted Astros lineup catch the Texas Rangers?
Posted on · We discuss why the Astros are scuffling and whether the Rangers are for real. We also preview next week's NBA Draft.
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HISD under new management (June 12, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The first days of Houston’s public schools under new management have been dramatic. We assess the opening days of a new era for Houston ISD.
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Houston pet peeves (June 5, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We offer listeners their monthly opportunity to vent about their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston.
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Altuve’s back, the Astros are surging — all’s right with the baseball world
Posted on · The Astros' championship window seems to still be wide open -- is it?
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Fixing the energy grid (May 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: What's happening in the Texas Legislature in order to shore up the state's energy grid?
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The Rockets learn their NBA Draft position Tuesday night
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how draft lotteries in sports work and if they stop teams from losing on purpose.
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Chemical plant safety concerns (May 15, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Does public input make any difference on whether a chemical plant receives a new permit to operate, especially ones where major fires or other safety issues have occurred?
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Scuffling Astros may soon get a big boost to their lineup
Posted on · Perennial All-Star Jose Altuve took batting practice this weekend and could be back in the lineup sooner than expected.
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Michael Eric Dyson on race in Harris County criminal justice (May 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Author and professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson discusses ways to address racial and ethnic disparities in Harris County’s criminal justice system. He’s the keynote speaker at a conference in Houston on the subject May 18-20.
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The Texans wheeled and dealed throughout the draft. Did they get substantially better?
Posted on · Texans GM Nick Caserio made eight trades over three days to jockey for position in the draft. We review who the club wound up with.