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How COVID Booster Shots Work And Who Needs One (Aug. 19, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 19, 2021 · On Thursday's show: An update on COVID booster shots and how the fourth wave of the virus is affecting children, Houston's engagement with the outside world, and historian Jon Meacham on the life of George HW Bush.

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The week in politics (Sept. 27, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 27, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: From the potential government shutdown to what’s next in the still-not-over Paxton saga, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Tags COVID-19 government shutdown ken paxton political science politics Ray Blanchette restaurants social workers TGI Fridays UH-Downtown

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Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday

SELENA SIMMONS-DUFFIN, NPR

Posted on September 25, 2023 · People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting next week. The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.

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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 25, 2023 · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.

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Remembering the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (Sept. 20, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 20, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Fifty years ago today, tennis star Billy Jean King struck a blow for women’s equality in sports, defeating her male counterpart, Bobby Riggs, in a televised match at the Astrodome seen by millions.

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