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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Sept. 15, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Houston Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher discusses issues affecting Greater Houston and answers listener questions.
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How selling his stuff and wandering through Europe inspired Joshua Radin’s latest album
Posted on · The singer-songwriter talks about his album, 'though the world will tell me so,' ahead of his performance Sunday at The Heights Theater.
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Technology’s unintended consequences (Sept. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We consider recent examples of how technology may help but also hinder us and learn about efforts to teach the next generation of engineers here in Houston the importance of ethical development of technology.
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Bridging a generational divide in Houston’s music community
Posted on · The Houston Music Advisory Board holds a discussion Wednesday night about a "gap" between younger and older artists in town.
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The week in politics (Aug. 30, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: With new laws taking effect this week, campaigns heating up, and even an impeachment trial scheduled for next week, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
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Lyle Lovett (Aug. 18, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Lyle Lovett talks about his music ahead of his concert Saturday at the Hobby Center.
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New series explores the ‘Ritual’ of Tejano corridos
Posted on · We learn more about the history and significance of corridos from the host of the new series and from a corrido performer and educator.
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A conversation with legendary guitar virtuoso Andy Summers
Posted on · The Police guitarist combines his music and photography in a performance Friday at The Heights Theater.
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Salsa and Latin jazz from New York comes to Houston
Posted on · Spanish Harlem Orchestra bandleader Oscar Hernández talks about his musical origins and how it influences the ensemble.
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The week in politics (Aug. 9, 2023)
Posted on · On Wendesday's show: We discuss the politics surrounding Harris County Judge Hidalgo’s leave of absence and other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.
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New curriculum at HISD (July 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: HISD is preparing for a lot of changes under its new state-appointed superintendent, including using a new curriculum built on what’s being billed as the "science of reading." We learn what that means.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity (Extended Episode) – Music For a While
Posted on · This special, one-hour Engines episode explores the effect of music in our lives. In it, let us explore the place of music in our lives. Let us see how it creates calm in our hurried existence – how it opens windows into understanding. Let us trace its action in our lives, both in the way […]
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‘Butter with a touch of twang’ — Houston’s Micah Edwards brings Texas influences to retro-soul
Posted on · Edwards, who's among artists performing this weekend with NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest on the Road, talks about his music and performs an unreleased song.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2649: Also-Rans
Posted on · Episode #2649 Also-rans: forgotten airplanes and forgotten composers, worth remembering. Today, the also-rans.
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Voting rights in Texas (June 9, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: The Supreme Court issued a surprise decision striking down Alabama’s Congressional maps for minimizing Black voters’ influence to one district. Could there be implications for Texas?