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Ways Domestic Violence Laws Sometimes Backfire On The Victim
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how victims of domestic violence sometimes end up in trouble with the law themselves.
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Why Some Journalism Educators Are Encouraging Students To Consider Other Fields
Posted on · A new study from Rice University and Rutgers examines what journalism professors are telling students about their job prospects.
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Podcast About Moon Landing Records Final Episode In Houston
Posted on · The 13 Minutes to the Moon podcast, produced by the BBC World Service, recorded its final episode at Rice University, looking back 50 years ago and beyond to the events that led up to the successful Apollo 11 moon landing.
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Pianist Kenny Broberg Kicks Off Texas Music Festival At His Alma Mater
Posted on · The University of Houston alumnus plays a selection and discusses his budding career.
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Descendants Of WWII Help Commemorate The 75th Anniversary Of D-Day
Posted on · The son of a WWII soldier visits the descendant of a family his father had rescued 75 years ago.
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Full Show: Preparing For Hurricane Season, And Issues Facing Texas Teachers (May 31, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Property appraisals are returning to pre-Harvey levels for some homeowners. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses hurricane preparedness. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Walt Whitman.
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The Bigger Picture: Balancing Academic And Social Life When You’re ‘Booksmart’
Posted on · Houston Matters explores the challenges students face balancing academics and social life, as depicted in the new movie Booksmart.
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Full Show: Homelessness In Houston, And Our Weekly Political Roundup (May 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We discuss our growing homeless population and how we can best help the homeless here in Houston, we discuss the latest political news, and we go behind the scene at ESPN's E-sports video game championship.
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Full Show: Bayport Chemical Spill, And Hosting The World Cup (May 14, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We get an update on the Bayport chemical spill, we discuss efforts to bring 2026 World Cup matches to Houston, we learn some stories behind the downtown skyline, and we meet one of the Worst Cooks in America.
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Full Show: Heavy Rain And Flooding, And Synchronized Swimming (May 10, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We get an update on heavy rain and flooding, Controller Chris Brown discusses the city's next budget, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and we learn about competitive synchronized swimming.
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How Wilmer Valderrama Made Sure He Was More Than Just The Funny Guy
Posted on · Valderrama, who's best known for playing Fez on the sitcom That ‘70s Show, will appear at Houston’s Comicpalooza this weekend.
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Yoonshin Song Takes The Reigns As Houston Symphony’s New Concertmaster
Posted on · The violinist talks about her new role and the musical experiences that led her here.
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The Bigger Picture: Two Different Films, Two Takes On Bonnie And Clyde
Posted on · In the latest installment of the Houston Matters movie segment, The Bigger Picture, we look at how two infamous figures are portrayed in two very different films: the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde and 2019 Netflix film The Highwaymen.
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Resurrecting The Man Behind Some Of The World’s Most Famous Operas
Posted on · The world premiere of The Phoenix at Houston Grand Opera chronicles the many rises and falls of librettist Lorenzo da Ponte.
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‘Lolly Willowes’ Production Pulls The Orchestra Out Of The Pit
Posted on · A musical adaptation of the early feminist novel by Sylvia Townsend Warner immerses members of the orchestra into the action on stage.