Posted on · On Thursday's show: The challenges nurses face in the ongoing pandemic, dealing with more drivers returning to the roads, and a conversation with area climbers whose sport is now part of the Olympics.
Posted on · Critics say the benefits are a disincentive for people to return to work, but there are likely other issues at play.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: What Pres. Biden's infrastructure plan could do for the state, former astronaut Jim Lovell reflects on Apollo 13, the economic impact the pandemic has had on the arts, and a theater troupe finds an unusual way to get back in front of live audiences.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Why Texas had among the most arrests stemming from the capitol insurrection, our weekly political roundup, Houston's best restaurants for outdoor dining, and a new dance festival celebrates Latinx dancers and choreographers.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: State lawmakers take up the governor’s emergency item on ERCOT reform, lawyers try to sue the energy grid operator over last week’s power outage, and Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard answers listener questions.
Posted on · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.
Posted on · The author of Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, goes behind the scenes of iconic musicals that changed the landscape of theater, and local theaters, companies, and performers share the ways they have adapted their shows to keep audiences safe during the COVID pandemic.
Posted on · The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the resolve of an industry still recovering from Harvey.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: How COVID-19 is affecting the homeless, performing arts organizations cope with lost seasons, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and listeners talk about the significant songs in their lives.
Posted on · Attorney Kathryn Karam explains the unique hurdles performers, artists, and athletes have to clear to come perform in the United States.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why local officials cancelled the rodeo, balancing public safety with privacy concerns, how immigration policy changes affect performing arts, and a ballet piece set to the music of David Bowie.
Posted on · Meg Booth took the reins at the Houston arts organization in late 2018.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss Proposition B's long saga and its implications on the mayoral election, we learn about mental wellness programs for students, Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad talks about creating his show, and we meet the new executive director of the Society for the Performing Arts.
Posted on · A “pre-curtain” show to introduce you to the voices and ideas behind a new weekly performing arts and culture podcast.
Posted on · Seven performing arts organizations have started workshops with youth in juvenile detention centers in the area.