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From ‘Bae’ To ‘Submarining,’ The Lingo Of Online Dating

LAURA ROMAN, NPR / ASHLEY BROWN, NPR

Posted on January 8, 2018 · The new ways to flirt, date and find love mean new lingo to describe the adventures — or misadventures — of online dating. Here are some of the words and terms in the lexicon

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Houston mayor’s race (March 28, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 28, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: With the news that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for mayor, we discuss what the announcement means for the other declared candidates – and for her.

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Dr. Safiya Noble takes on the “many mountains of evidence” of racism and misogyny in our internet algorithms

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on March 27, 2023 · What we see on our screens may not reflect our reality, especially for women and people of color.

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Social media platforms are having a moment — and it’s not all good

Joshua Zinn

Posted on March 15, 2023 · Generational divides, rejection of recent changes, outright bans, and threats of regulation -- the social media companies aren't used to us changing them. It could be a wild ride.

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Fentanyl-laced prescriptions at Mexican pharmacies (March 15, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 15, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We talk about a problematic element of medical tourism in Mexico, new goings-on in the world of politics, and how Houstonians use social media.

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Dueling property tax cut packages would reduce Texans’ tax bills by more than $16 billion
What Sheila Jackson Lee running for Houston mayor means for her and the mayor’s race

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