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Party Politics: Ballot Wars
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 18): Norman Rockwell’s Work, Actress Jane Seymour, Britta Phillips, and Our Pop Culture Conclave
Posted on · Norman Rockwell’s granddaughter Abigail Rockwell share's her views of her grandfather's work, currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Also, actress Jane Seymour is celebrating her 69th birthday – so we revisit Ernie's 2005 interview with Dr. Quinn herself. Plus, our Pop Culture conclave talks Essence Music Festival, Pocket Podcasts and the film Downhill. And in our Skyline Sessions' spotlight – a remake of the Cars classic Drive!
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2514: Linear Algebra and Netflix
Posted on · Episode: 2514 How Netflix uses linear algebra to determine what movies you will like best. Today, UH math professor Krešo Josić talks about math and your movie choice.
Next Question
Next Question (Ep 7): Holiday Political Update, Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Irishman, and Mattiel
Posted on · Ernie Manouse talks World AIDS Day, better communication, films we are thankful for, and the hosts of Party Politics - Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: What Scares Us (Or Doesn’t) About ‘Eli’ And Why We Love Horror
Posted on · Houston Matters takes on horror with the new Netflix film Eli and looks at why we enjoy being scared for entertainment.
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End Of ‘Net Neutrality’ Goes Into Effect: Your Movie Streaming, Apps Use And Other Internet Services Could Change
Posted on · Monday marks the death of net neutrality, and that means that users could notice small but increasing changes in the way they use the Internet
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Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?
Posted on · Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.
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Obama In Talks To Produce Shows For Netflix, Report Says
Posted on · The former president is in negotiations to produce a series of high-profile shows for Netflix, according to The New York Times. The number of episodes and show formats have not been decided
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In Season 4 Of ‘Black Mirror,’ Power Corrupts, But Love Still Matters
Posted on · The fourth season of Black Mirror continues to explore technology and privacy, but also more fundamental impulses of power and love. All that, plus a Star Trek send-up that's spot-on
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‘House Of Cards’ Will Get One More Season — Starring Robin Wright
Posted on · Netflix suspended production of the final season after star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual harassment and assault. Now it says the show will finish with eight episodes sans Frank Underwood
Health & Science
WATCH: Binge-Watching Can’t Be Good For You — But Is It Really That Bad?
Posted on · To binge or not to binge? How is it different from getting caught up in a great book? And is it really
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Public Binge Watching On The Rise, Says Netflix
Posted on · Do you also watch Netflix in public? Binge watching films and shows in public is now the norm, according to the latest survey data released from Netflix
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‘House Of Cards’ Cancelled As Fallout Continues For Spacey
Posted on · Spacey is the latest Hollywood man to be named in widening allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in entertainment, media and other industries
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David Letterman Headed Back To Talk TV With Netflix Series
Posted on · Letterman said he feels "excited and lucky to be working on this project for Netflix."
Houston Matters
Defense Attorneys from ‘Making a Murderer’ to Speak in Houston
Posted on · (UPDATE: Dean Strang and Jerry Buting’s speaking engagement in Houston — originally scheduled for May 21 — has been cancelled. A spokeswoman says the attorneys are working to determine if and when a new date in Houston might be rescheduled.) The Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer made a lot of headlines around the holidays […]