Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1681: Science in 1904
Posted on · Episode: 1681 The Literary Digest tells us about science in 1904. Today, a bright new century.
Tag: racism
Houston Matters
Should Reparation Payments Be Made To Descendants Of Slaves?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the concept of reparations and the logistical challenges associated with them.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1667: On Trying to See
Posted on · Episode: 1667 In which we look at the problem of seeing what we expect to see. Today, we try to see what we’re looking at.
Houston Matters
Examining The Racist History Of Blackface
Posted on · With recent controversies surrounding photos of public figures in blackface, we learn about the history of blackface and how it’s influenced thinking about African Americans.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Bail Reform Lawsuit, The History Of Blackface, And Musician John Oates (Feb. 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Bail bond companies sue the county. We explore the history of blackface. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And John Oates pays homage to his roots.
Houston Matters
How Can You Have Racism Without Racists?
Posted on · Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva explains how racist practices persist in modern times.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Health Care Merger Called Off, And Non-Citizen Voters List (Feb. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White has been called off. Plus, we preview the State of the State address. We learn how area counties are handling lists of possible non-citizen voters. A sociologist explains how racism can persist without racists. And a local theater company throws itself a wake.
Houston Matters
How Did Famous Philosophers Promote Racism In America?
Posted on · A new book examines the ideologies of Adam Smith, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke and how they perpetuated racist ideas and inequalities.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Road Closures, Voter Lists, And The Music Of Harry Potter (Feb. 1, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: More road closures, examining voter lists, philosophers who perpetuated racist ideas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and the music of Harry Potter.
Houston Matters
What Messages Do Confederate Icons Convey?
Posted on · Harvard history professor Annette Gordon-Reed previews a lecture she's giving in Houston on the impact of Confederate symbols on display in the public square.
Houston Matters
New Book Explores Racism in Law Enforcement — From the Inside Out
Posted on · Former cop Matthew Horace discusses his book, The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Racism in Law Enforcement, And the Risks of Candidate Debates (Aug. 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Vice President visits NASA. A new survey says many Texans are still reeling from the aftermath of Harvey. Author Matthew Horace gives an account of the racism, crimes, and color lines that permeate America's law enforcement. We examine the risks and rewards of candidates participating in public debates. And we talk with the director and cast of the Houston production Talk Radio.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1513: The Accidental Creationist
Posted on · Episode: 1513 The Accidental Creationist: In which science changes with the telling of it. Today, the problem of telling about science.
News
More Civil Rights Groups Asking For Harris County Judge’s Resignation Over Racial Comments
Posted on · They say State District Judge Michael McSpadden showed contempt toward African Americans
News
Racist Flyers Contradict Texas School’s Values
Posted on · One flyer found at Southern Methodist University prompted University President R. Gerald Turner to state that the group promotes "an abhorrent message...opposite to SMU values."