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Now That Occidental And Anadarko Have Merged, Are Layoffs Next?
Posted on · Energy analyst Loren Steffy outlines which sectors of the new energy behemoth might see job cuts.
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Full Show: Occidental-Anadarko Merger, And Preventing Radicalization (Aug. 9, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday Houston Matters: What's next now that Occidental and Anadarko have merged, a former skinhead explains what drives people to hate, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and the 20th anniversary of the musical Rent.
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Full Show: Bidding War For Anadarko, And Ageism In Politics (April 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A bidding war for Anadarko, our weekly political roundup, the age of political candidates, and HGO's world premiere of The Phoenix.
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Full Show: Chevron Buying Anadarko, And Understanding The Texas Constitution (April 12, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Chevron plans to buy Anadarko Petroleum, we get better acquainted with the Texas Constitution, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and former soccer star Abby Wambach discusses her new book.
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Houston As The World’s Fuel Pump: CERAWeek Kicks Off
Posted on · We examine Houston's growing role in the energy industry and what potential hazards are ahead.
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As OPEC Meets, Houston Is Better Prepared To Withstand The Fallout
Posted on · With OPEC likely to cut production, energy analyst Loren Steffy explains how it could affect Houston.
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How Might New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Affect Houston?
Posted on · Energy analysts examine the ramifications of this latest round of an escalating trade dispute.
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How Does One Become an Expert?
Posted on · Houston Matters talks to, well, some experts to learn how they developed specific skill sets in their field.
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As Perry Visits The Energy Corridor, How Is The Oil And Gas Sector Faring After Harvey?
Posted on · As Energy Secretary Rick Perry visits Houston’s Energy Corridor, Houston Matters gets an update on the state of the oil and gas industry nearly a year after Harvey.
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‘Every Town Has A Dairy Queen’ Is No Longer True For Some Places In Texas
Posted on · Loren Steffy of Texas Monthly explains why Dairy Queens are disappearing from some small Texas towns.
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Full Show: Taekwondo Instructor Facing Sexual Misconduct Allegations, And The Death Of Dairy Queen (May 10, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about sexual misconduct allegations against a famed Sugar Land taekwondo instructor. We revisit the New Horizons mission to Pluto. We learn why Dairy Queens are disappearing from some small Texas towns. And a photographer documents changes along the US-Mexico border.
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Film Series Seeks The ‘Rational Middle’ On The Immigration Debate
Posted on · Gregory Kallenberg and Loren Steffy talk about a short film series they've produced on immigration reform.
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Full Show: Carranza Leaving HISD, And Primary Election Day (March 6, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Superintendent Richard Carranza is leaving HISD. We recap what's at stake on Primary Election Day. We discuss school safety in Greater Houston. And Stephanie Wittels Wachs talks about her new memoir.
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How Could Potential Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Affect Houston’s Economy?
Posted on · Steel and aluminum are a big component of projects in Houston's energy sector.
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Full Show: Steel And Aluminum Tariffs, And Rice University President David Leebron (March 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn how potential new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports could affect the Houston economy. Then, Rice University President David Leebron answers listener questions. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the week's news. And we preview the Houston Jewish Film Festival.