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Houston Matters

Tuesday’s Show: Preventing HPD Officer’s Death, And Redrawing The Tree Of Life (Dec. 17, 2019)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: HPD Chief Art Acevedo says a simple piece of legislation could've prevented an officer's murder last week. We learn about the day-to-day dangers of mercury after a recent spill. We look back at a Houston researcher's work that changed the way we see all life on earth. And we learn how local businesses are fairing during the critical holiday retail season.

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Tuesday’s Show: Holiday Travel Tips, And Bill Nye The Science Guy (Nov. 26, 2019)

Posted on · On today's Houston Matters: As holiday travelers take to the air and roads, we offer travel tips and a refresher on the right way to drive in Houston. Plus WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg tells his story. And we talk with Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Mockingbird & Armadillo

WATCH: Halloween Grosstopia | Mockingbird And Armadillo

Posted on · How to make a gross and slimy Halloween complete!

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Full Show: Rain And Flooding Update, Mental Health Match, And Finding Something New In Moon Dust (Sept. 20, 2019)

Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: The latest on heavy rain and flooding, a new app helps people find the right therapist, and a UH student finds something new on the moon.

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Full Show: New Prostate Cancer Treatment Developed At Rice, Upcoming Theater District Season, And Photographer Fred Baldwin (Aug. 27, 2019)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new treatment for prostate cancer, previewing the upcoming season in Houston's Theater District, a documentary about the power of water, and photographer Fred Baldwin.

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Full Show: Accountability For Environmental Incidents, And Hearing From All Sides (May 20, 2019)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Calls for accountability following chemical incidents, improving scientific literacy, hearing from all sides of an issue, and Houston sports.

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Full Show: Prop B Ruled Unconstitutional, And Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad (May 16, 2019)

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.