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Just because there was no shutdown doesn’t mean Houston wasn’t affected
Posted on · We discuss how the budget battle in Congress was just the latest disruption to the Houston mayor's race.
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Shutdown avoided (Oct. 2, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss how a partial government shutdown was avoided at the last minute — for now. And our listeners share their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston.
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Political Roundup: Impeachments all around
Posted on · While the Paxton trial continues in the Texas Senate, the U.S. House begins an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
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Political Roundup: It’s supposed to be a quiet week in politics — it’s not
Posted on · We learn why the week before Labor Day in 2023 is different from other years as we discuss the latest developments in politics.
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Political Roundup: ‘All of the Above’ — there’s a lot motivating the fight over Harris County elections
Posted on · We discuss the Texas Supreme Court upholding a new state law affecting county elections in this week's political roundup.
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Political Roundup: The other shutout besides the Astros’ no-hitter
Posted on · Framber Valdez’s no-hitter wasn’t the only shutout Tuesday night. A unanimous vote by the Eagle Pass City Council may be a blow to Gov. Abbott, as we learn in this week's discussion of the week in politics.
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Political Roundup: A second special session and a Supreme Court rejection
Posted on · Political analysts discuss the property tax fight in Austin and the High Court's 6-3 ruling striking down the so-called "independent state legislature theory."
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Political roundup: How Texas GOP leaders “feuding” is influencing what is and isn’t happening in Austin
Posted on · University of Houston political analysts Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus (Party Politics) discuss in this week's political roundup.
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Make Music Day (June 21, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: This week's political roundup, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and a live musical performance.
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Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Posted on · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?
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The Latest in Politics: The Debt Ceiling, the Two-Party System, and More; Plus, RENT Director Ty Defoe on Representation in the Arts
Posted on · Political experts weigh in on current news in politics; plus, the importance of indigenous and queer representation.
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Political roundup: Deadlines in Austin and in Washington prompt… inaction
Posted on · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?
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Disseminating a very busy week in politics
Posted on · Houston Matters host Craig Cohen should not be allowed to go on vacation. Too much happens when he's gone.
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In a busy week in politics, what did not happen dominates attention
Posted on · Former President Donald Trump said he'd be arrested Tuesday. He wasn't.
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What the State of the Union means for Houston (Feb. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We examine the takeaways from last night's State of the Union address and what they could mean for Houston.