Houston Matters
Stoppping fentanyl overdoses — are some Mexican pharmacies part of the problem?
Posted on · Research shows some pharmacies catering to American tourists are selling medicine frequently laced with the opioid.
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Town Square
Special Hour: Houston Public Media Pledge Drive, Where Does Your Money Go?
Posted on · Donate and help us continue to make the work we do every day possible.
Houston Matters
School dropout rate amid COVID, and Texas AG candidate Rochelle Garza (Oct. 4, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: State numbers paint a picture of how many students dropped out of school during the worst of the pandemic. And we continue our series of interviews with candidates on the ballot on Election Day with Rochelle Garza, candidate for Texas Attorney General.
Texas
Poll: One year after SB 8, Texans express strong support for abortion rights
Posted on · One year after a restrictive abortion law took effect, a poll shows a majority of Texans surveyed say they support abortion access in most or all cases. Many say the issue will motivate them to vote.
Health & Science
Life expectancy in the U.S. continues to drop, driven by COVID-19
Posted on · Americans' life expectancy dropped for the second year in a row and is now the lowest it's been since the 1920s. COVID-19 is driving the downward trend, according to CDC data.
National
Marijuana use is outpacing cigarette use for the first time on record
Posted on · Cigarette use has been declining for decades, while marijuana use has been on the rise, according to a new Gallup survey in the U.S.
Town Square
‘Latino USA’ host Maria Hinojosa on her life, career and finding her voice
Posted on · Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa talks with us about her work as a journalist sharing stories of immigration in America, the importance of representation for the Latino community, and her new book adaptation, “Once I Was You: Finding My Voice and Passing the Mic”.
Health & Science
Because of Texas abortion law, her wanted pregnancy became a medical nightmare
Posted on · New, untested abortion bans have made doctors unsure about treating some pregnancy complications. That's led to life-threatening delays, and trapped families in a limbo of grief and helplessness.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 48: WILL D.E.I. D.I.E.?
Posted on · I SEE U unpacks growth initiatives of diversity, equity and inclusion with experts who are warning employers not to skirt accountability and start building real trust across differences in identities
Town Square
The psychological triggering effect of what happened at the Oscars. Plus, local theater company, A.D. Players, is here to announce their new season!
Posted on · Today, NPR’s TV critic and mental health experts help us break down the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident. Also, the AD Players are under new leadership and have a new season that includes a pre-Broadway world premier.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 218: Peter Dugan on the Magic of Collaboration
Posted on · Love, baby. That’s where it’s at.
Press
Houston Public Media Kicks Off 70th Anniversary with New Identity
Posted on · The celebration of this historic milestone features a refreshed brand and a new five-year strategic plan.
Press
The Texas Newsroom Announces Full Editorial Staff
Posted on · With the addition of two new editors, The Texas Newsroom plans for innovative, robust election coverage
National
NPR Seeks ‘Clarification’ From State Department About Reporter Dropped From Trip
Posted on · President and CEO John Lansing is sending a letter "demanding answers." Earlier Tuesday, President Trump appeared to praise Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for yelling at another NPR reporter.
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