Houston Matters
Pediatric COVID Hospitalizations In Houston (Sept. 3, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: What we're seeing with pediatric hospitalizations due to COVID-19, how we talk about the pandemic, and the evolution of gaming and esports.
Tag: media
Town Square
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.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1780: Radio Days
Posted on · Episode: 1780 Radio Days — a tribute to early radio. Today, listen, with me, to an old radio.
Houston Matters
Is Houston Its Own Echo Chamber?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the concept of echo chambers and examines whether Houston or Texas are their own.
Houston Matters
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.
Houston Matters
Portrayal Of LGBTQ In Film And TV Has Come A Long Way — But More Is Needed
Posted on · Members of Houston's LGBTQ community discuss how they're portrayed in TV and film.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: Exploring The Feminist Themes In ‘Captain Marvel’
Posted on · In the inaugural edition of The Bigger Picture, the new Houston Matters monthly segment exploring the larger issues addressed in film and TV, we explore the feminist message of Captain Marvel.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3195: The Converging Literacies of the Digital Age
Posted on · Episode: 3195 Newspapers vs. the Internet: The Converging Literacies of the Digital Age. Today, we read old newspapers.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1550: Finding the Book
Posted on · Episode: 1550 Making a book of The Engines of Our Ingenuity. Today, we wonder how to make a book.
Houston Matters
How The Media Deals With Public Complaints
Posted on · In the wake of Thursday's fatal shooting at a Maryland newspaper, Houston Matters learns how one local media outlet is re-thinking how it deals with public criticism.
Houston Matters
Are We Living In A More Aggressive World — Or Is Outrage Amplified By The Media?
Posted on · Experts join Houston Matters to discuss the culture of outrage in our modern world.
Houston Matters
Houston High Schoolers Share Their Take On The News Media
Posted on · Students from Jersey Village High School talk about their media consumption habits, which sources they trust, and whether they'd consider a career in journalism.
News
In Wake Of Weinstein, Men Wonder If Hugging Women Still OK
Posted on · Men are wondering if it’s still OK to hug a female colleague or ask about her weekend. And some are asking themselves if they ever, perhaps even inadvertently, crossed the line
Houston Matters
Full Show: Rebuilding Infrastructure Post-Harvey, And How The Media Covers Disasters (Sept. 25, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's edition of Houston Matters: Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros offers advice on rebuilding Houston post-Harvey. Local journalists discuss how the media covers disasters. And Jeff Balke brings us the latest developments in Houston Sports.
Houston Matters
Houston High Schoolers Share Their Take On The News Media
Posted on · Student journalists at Jersey Village High School talk about where they get their news and their definitions of "media” and “journalism.”