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Texas Averaging 16,000 COVID Cases A Day
Posted on · Experts look behind the headlines behind small towns and big vaccine developments as the pandemic surges on.
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Trust In Traditional Media Is At An All-Time Low. What Happened?
Posted on · Reporter and bestselling author, Matt Taibbi, discusses Americans’ distrust of the media and how the media itself has played a role. Also, biomedical policy and business experts explore President Biden’s plans for COVID and the economy.
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The Year in COVID
Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.
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Houston Is A ‘Prophetic City’ For The Rest Of America
Posted on · The sociologist behind Rice University’s annual Houston Area Survey, discusses his book Prophetic City: Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America, and how his study of the city after four decades captured a glimpse into America's future.
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Was The U.S. Destined To Become Hyper-Partisan? We Trace The Roots Of Division Back To The Founding Fathers
Posted on · We analyze the current political divide with the author of “Patriots of Two Nations: Why Trump Was Inevitable and What Happens Next.” Plus, we discuss COVID and economic news with experts in business and biomedical policy.
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It’s Halloween. Let’s Talk About The Impact Of Black Horror Films
Posted on · We explore the impact and evolution of Black cinema and the Black horror genre, as well as review a week in COVID and economic headlines.
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Town Square: The Case of Dr. Aafia Saddiqui And US/Pakistan Relations, A Week In COVID, Plus Income Inequality (Sept. 25, 2020)
Posted on · Experts explore COVID headlines, the case of the FBI’s most wanted woman and the impact of the wealth gap in the US.
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Town Square: Reverend Dr. William J. Barber; Dr. Kirstin Matthews; and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld
Posted on · We hear conversations about the latest Covid news and its economic impact, and we talk to civil rights leader and author Reverend William J. Barber.
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Town Square: Actor Louis Gossett Jr., Dr. Kirstin Matthews, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (Sept. 4, 2020)
Posted on · We hear conversations about the latest Covid news, an effort to eradicate racism, and how certain economic policies can have racist underpinnings.
Houston Matters
New Legislation Gives Terminally Ill Patients The ‘Right To Try’ Experimental Drugs
Posted on · Proponents say the law will help extend lives. Opponents say it weakens the authority of the FDA. Houston Matters takes a closer look.
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Is It Time To Reconsider The 14-Day Rule On Studying Human Embryos?
Posted on · An ethical rule prohibits embryos from being studied outside of the human body past 14 days. But, with recent scientific advances, should we reconsider?