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Town Square

Election Day: What Will the Future of our Democracy Be?

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 8, 2022 · With so many important issues at the center of this election, we have a partisan discussion with representatives on both sides of the political aisle.

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How To Bridge The Political Divide At The Holiday Dinner Table

Associated Press

Posted on November 23, 2017 · We are living in our own “bubble” or echo chamber that differing views cannot penetrate. To correct the problem, many are calling for people to reach out, to talk and above all, to listen.

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Do Men Have It Easier? Your Politics Might Determine How You Answer

Sarah McCammon, NPR

Posted on October 18, 2017 · Democrats were more than twice as likely as Republicans to say that the country hasn't gone far enough in achieving gender equality, according to a new survey from Pew

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County approves additional funding for law enforcement (Feb. 2, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 2, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Harris County Commissioners have approved close to $10 million in additional funding for law enforcement, namely the sherriff’s and district attorney’s offices -- though not without some drama.

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Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, 20 years later (Feb. 1, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 1, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew 20 years ago and discuss how the disaster changed NASA. And local food writers name their favorite places for bar food around town.

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Assessing tornado damage (Jan. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

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