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.
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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 Matters
Examining How Politicians Use Scripture
Posted on · In Houston, the most diverse city in the country, does a politician citing the Bible alienate some constituents?
Houston Matters
As Early Voting Begins, A Preview Of The March 6 Primary In Texas
Posted on · The first day of early voting for the March 6 Texas primary begins tomorrow. Houston Matters previews the races and recaps how the primary works.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Mueller Interviewing Trump, And Oprah For President
Posted on · Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Recapping The Top Local And National Stories Of 2017
Posted on · From President Trump's inauguration, to the Texas Legislature and its special session, to the Russia probe: we recap the top national, state, and local political stories that made headlines in 2017.
Houston Matters
Analysis: What Pres. Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement Means For The World
Posted on · Houston Matters offers analysis of President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel from local experts on politics and the Middle East.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement, And Political Roundup (Dec. 6, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We bring you Pres. Trump's announcement on Israel. We break down the week's big political stories. And we learn about Harvey recovery efforts in Richmond.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Trump’s Feud With Corker, And Building A Third Reservoir
Posted on · Houston Matters’ political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Lessons From Harvey, And Political Roundup (Oct. 11, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday's edition of Houston Matters: Regional leaders meet to discuss lessons to be learned from Harvey. We engage in our weekly political roundup. We discuss Houston's relationship with its sister cities. And reporter Melissa Del Bosque tells us about her book, Bloodlines.
Houston Matters
Houston Student Sues School District Over Expulsion For Sitting During Pledge
Posted on · India Landry, a senior from Windfern High School, is suing her school district after being expelled for not standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. We learn about her case and discuss our national fixation on things that are largely symbolic.
Houston Matters
Will Vegas Shooting Change The Conversation About Guns In America?
Posted on · We learn about several pieces of gun-related legislation backed by Texas lawmakers making their way through Congress now. And we discuss whether this latest mass shooting will, in any way, change the conversation about guns in America.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Ending DACA, And Passing Harvey Relief Package
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Full Show
Full Show: Harvey’s Health Hazards, And Political Roundup (Sept. 6, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters takes a closer look at health hazards posed by flood waters, and our panel of political experts discusses this week's top stories.
Houston Matters
How Are Local, State, And National Officials Handling Harvey Aftermath?
Posted on · State and federal officials are coordinating with local emergency management teams to organize the logistics for rescue and relief efforts for Greater Houston and Texas. How are they handling this monumental task?