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Cornyn Opposes Using Funds For Harvey Recovery To Build Border Wall
Posted on · NPR has reported the Army Corps of Engineers has been instructed to identify flood control and disaster mitigation projects that could be delayed or canceled.
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Houston Matters
Five Questions For Paula Poundstone — That Were Intended For Someone Else
Posted on · Ahead of the comedian’s Jan. 18 Houston performance, we subjected her to some random questions we've asked other Houston Matters guests over the years.
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Trump Is Expected To Extend U.S. Troops’ Deployment To Mexico Border Into January
Posted on · The move would extend the rare deployment of active-duty troops at the U.S.-Mexico border, rather than only National Guard soldiers and personnel.
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Turn An Idea Into Sound — And Win
Posted on · Teachers and students in grades five through 12 will have the opportunity to turn their classrooms into production studios and their ideas into sound. Contest entries open on Jan. 1, 2019.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 3192: Self Reflection
Posted on · Episode: 3192 Behind the Scenes at The Engines of Our Ingenuity. Today, inside the Engines of Our Ingenuity.
Houston Matters
Newly Named NPR’s Chief News Executive Says Her Experience in Texas Will Be Useful
Posted on · Nancy Barnes, current executive editor at the Houston Chronicle, notes the state plays a role in America’s major news themes
Houston Matters
Full Show: Understanding the Ballot, and Houston’s Baseball History (Oct. 16, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Local journalist Nancy Barnes discusses her new role with NPR. Then, a local group is lobbying in Washington against a Trump administration rule change that could affect many immigrants. Plus, we break down what will be on the ballot in the upcoming election. We look back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City. And we go inside Rice University's presentation of the play She Kills Monsters.
Houston Matters
What the Arkema Criminal Case Could Mean for Other Companies Preparing for Storms
Posted on · NPR science reporter Rebecca Hersher tells Houston Matters what she’s learned about what happened before and during the flooding at Arkema.
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Full Show: Arkema Criminal Case, and Children’s Mental Health (Aug. 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn how commercial real estate investors see Harvey recovery as an opportunity. We learn about the potential precedents the Arkema criminal case could set. We discuss the mental health challenges that children face -- especially following a disaster like Harvey. And local author Caroline Leech talks about writing historical fiction for young adults.
Houston Matters
How Heat Affects The Milk Cows Make — And Other Consequences Of Rising Temps
Posted on · NPR's Nathan Rott explains how rising temperatures are affecting life across the country, and the Texas state climatologist discusses how it's affecting life in Greater Houston.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Stories From The Storm, And The Impact Of Rising Temperatures (July 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A local group is concerned an end to DACA would hurt the Houston economy. We meet a teacher who invited a student and her family to move in with her after Harvey. We examine the effects of rising temperatures across the country. And we get an update on Houston sports.
Houston Matters
First Roundtable Discussion On Preventing School Shootings Takes Place In Austin
Posted on · NPR’s John Burnett was in Austin and updates Houston Matters on who will take part in this week's meetings.
Houston Matters
NPR’s Scott Detrow Visits Houston To Examine Congressional Races
Posted on · NPR’s Congressional reporter Scott Detrow has been visiting Houston reporting on several local Congressional races. We find out what he’s learned while in Houston.
Houston Matters
NPR’s Wade Goodwyn Reflects On Covering The Branch Davidian Siege, 25 Years Later
Posted on · Goodwyn was early in his reporting career and says the Waco siege taught him not to implicitly trust government sources.
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Report Detailing Harassment At NPR Cites ‘High Level Of Distrust’ Of Management
Posted on · An outside legal review of NPR's handling of allegations against former top news executive Michael Oreskes found that questions were raised about his behavior even before he was hired.