Arts & Culture
Houston oozes through the screen in Mo Amer’s new Netflix series
Posted on · “Mo” explores identity and cultural convergence in America’s most diverse city.
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Houston Matters
Rethinking MLK’s Legacy In Light Of A Tumultuous Year (Jan. 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in light of the events of 2020, memories from Operation Desert Storm, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
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Full Show: Conversations We’re Thankful For (Nov. 20, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We revisit some of our favorite conversations from the past year, including actor Sean Astin, comedian Mo Amer, a local paleontologist, and a discussion of Houston's barbecue scene.
Houston Matters
Houston Comedian Mo Amer Discusses His Journey Into Comedy And A Plane Ride With Eric Trump
Posted on · Amer explains how an unusual offer from his high school English teacher propelled him into standup and what he learned from a chance encounter with the President's son.
Houston Matters
Full Show: What Asylum-Seekers Are Fleeing, And Comedian Mo Amer (June 29, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn what drives so many asylum seekers to flee their home countries in Central and South America and make the dangerous journey to the United States. Then, our panel of non-experts discusses The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of The Week’s News. And Houston Comedian Mo Amer talks about his journey into comedy and his fateful plane ride with Eric Trump.