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Culture & Arts: The Houston theater scene
Posted on · Today, we discuss the theater scene in Houston and the most-anticipated shows of the season. Plus, the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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International
Lawyers for basketball star Brittney Griner appeal her Russian prison sentence
Posted on · Griner's attorney was quoted by Russian news agencies on Monday as saying the appeal was filed, but the grounds of the appeal were not immediately clear.
Town Square
In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most
Posted on · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.
Houston Matters
International politics professor discusses Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, chances of return to U.S.
Posted on · Rice University's Richard Stoll said the odds of a prisoner swap are in Griner's favor, but he remains concerned about the basketball star's well-being.
Houston Matters
What it would take to bring Brittney Griner home, and Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam (Aug. 5, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: An international relations expert explains what it might take for the United States to arrange for Griner's release after her guilty verdict and sentencing. Then, we discuss how a recent ruling limiting the EPA's power might affect Houston. And Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam talks about his concert in Houston this weekend celebrating 75 years of Indian independence.
International
A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges
Posted on · The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
International
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
Posted on · In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and another American imprisoned in Russia would go free.
Criminal Justice
U.S. has offered Russia deal for Griner, officials say
Posted on · It is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans. But the public acknowledgment of the offer at a time when the U.S. has otherwise shunned Russia, reflects the mounting pressure on the administration over Griner and Whelan and its determination to get them home.
International
Brittney Griner says she received ‘a fraction’ of translation at her arrest
Posted on · In her first testimony under questioning from the prosecution, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor access to a lawyer.
Criminal Justice
Brittney Griner’s Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
Posted on · Griner's attorney pointed to medicinal use of marijuana during the most recent session in her trial.
Houston Matters
Griner pleads guilty, and preserving Karankawa culture (July 8, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: We get the latest on WNBA star Brittney Griner's case in a Russian court. Then we meet a descendant of the Karankawa people and learn about efforts to preserve their culture and language.
International
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
Posted on · The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
International
Brittney Griner writes a letter to President Biden asking for his help
Posted on · The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."
International
Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner
Posted on · Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, her lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."
International
WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again
Posted on · The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.