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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Nov. 22, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Houston Democrat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks about the new Congress and answers questions about issues facing her district and the nation.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Tár’ and the realities of classical conducting
Posted on · Houston Matters examines the world of classical music through the new character drama by director Todd Field.
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Former VP Al Gore on how Houston contributes to and addresses climate change (Oct. 27, 2022)
Posted on · Gore is in Houston this week to launch efforts by his Climate Reality Project to train climate activists across the Gulf Coast.
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How commissioners’ boycott of a tax vote will affect the county’s budget (Oct. 26, 2022)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Despite rising costs, Harris County is now forced to keep tax rates flat for the coming fiscal year because two commissioners boycotted votes on the matter. How will that affect the county's budget? Then we discuss that and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the allure of celebrity culture
Posted on · Houston Matters considers how the public engages with celebrities and the draw of a superstar like Harry Styles.
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Houstonians gear up to help Florida as Hurricane Ian makes landfall (Sept. 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn how Houstonians are gearing up to help those in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.
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An early uptick in flu cases, and how ‘The West Wing’ influenced real-life politics (Sept. 27, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston is seeing an early uptick in flu cases. And the television series The West Wing inspired a whole generation to engage in the world of politics, but did it establish unrealistic expectations?
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2302: Henry Koster
Posted on · Episode: 2302 Henry Koster: one man’s life in the movies. Today, one man’s life in the movies.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Look Both Ways’ explores the road not taken
Posted on · Houston Matters considers how we cope with the lives we didn't lead through the lens of a new Netflix movie.
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How Harvey taught us every storm is different (Aug. 25, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday’s show: We continue our discussions of lessons learned five years after Harvey. Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett joins us to contemplate how every storm presents a unique set of challenges for the region.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2295: Using Up Aeroplanes
Posted on · Episode: 2295 All the old biplanes allowed to crash, because it was so much fun. Today, we use up the old aeroplanes.
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Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We learn why some residents are concerned about plans to raise a portion of I-10. Then, we discuss why Houston might be more stressed than other cities, according to a new survey. And we reflect on the film A League of Their Own on its 30th anniversary with the actress who played Marla Hooch.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and the draw of MCU storytelling
Posted on · Houston Matters explores what keeps audiences invested in franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Gun buyback program, and a new Texas movie studio (July 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We get details about a gun buyback program from Harris County and the City of Houston. And we learn about plans to build a movie studio in Central Texas.
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The market for liquified natural gas, and Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George (June 14, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: What a recent explosion and plant shutdown means for liquified natural gas prices, and Fort Bend County Judge KP George answers your questions. Plus: Recent developments in consumer technology and the Houston filmmakers behind a new western.