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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2395: The World’s Worst Weapons

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Posted on November 6, 2022 · Episode: 2395 The world’s worst weapons: Why were some so bad? Today, the world’s worst weapons.

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The Rockets are in the driver’s seat post-draft, heading into free agency

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Posted on June 26, 2023 · The rebuilding NBA franchise has more than $60 million to spend and a slew of young players to build around.

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Can a depleted Astros lineup catch the Texas Rangers?

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Posted on June 12, 2023 · We discuss why the Astros are scuffling and whether the Rangers are for real. We also preview next week's NBA Draft.

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HISD under new management (June 12, 2023)

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Posted on June 12, 2023 · On Monday's show: The first days of Houston’s public schools under new management have been dramatic. We assess the opening days of a new era for Houston ISD.

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1-year-old Houston boy ‘unintentionally’ shot by 4-year-old brother, police say

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