Posted on · Professors of history and political science discuss the impact of public symbols, including current calls to remove Confederate statues in this country.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds DACA. Plus, with Quaker Oats retiring the Aunt Jemima brand, we discuss the intersection of politics and food. Plus we get an update on recent stories in the immigration and education beats.
Posted on · Guests discuss the federal government's police-reform bills, and the of sociology of racial discrimination.
Posted on · An activist and an infectious disease expert discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and racism within the healthcare system.
Posted on · As the nation faces a reckoning on racism, alumni at some elite Houston-area private schools are bringing attention to their alma maters' segregationist beginnings. They also say the culture and curriculum need significant changes.
Posted on · A discussion about addressing racial disparity, and an update on COVID-19 in Harris County.
Posted on · An update on the current COVID-19 situation and a discussion about race in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Posted on · Many hope Floyd’s memory will continue to drive meaningful change for African Americans.
Posted on · A police sergeant and a psychologist address the issue of police brutality, and how to keep the motivation to prevent it, in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Posted on · On Monday's show: Examining the role violence and riots have played in political change throughout history, an uptick in COVID-19 cases at some area hospitals, and the NBA's plan to return to action.
Posted on · Outcry over his racist post on Facebook prompted Keith Nielsen, the chair-elect of the Harris County Republican Party, to say he won't take the job in August.
Posted on · Listeners relate their experiences regarding racism and the death of George Floyd.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott called on two Republican county chairs in Bexar and Nueces counties to resign after they shared a racist conspiracy theory about George Floyd's death. The post was also was shared by the GOP chairs in Comal and Harrison counties.
Posted on · An epidemiologist shares updates on COVID-19; a psychologist discusses how to talk to kids about racism; and a Houstonian recalls a moment of unity between protesters and police.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The latest on the runoff race for Houston City Council District B, the latest efforts to treat HIV/AIDS, lessons from six years studying white supremacist groups, and the latest on Houston sports.