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Houston Matters

Exposing sexual misconduct by judges, & synth-pop duo Space Kiddettes (Oct. 28, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 28, 2021 · On Thursday's show: A new land acquisition on the coast, exposing sexual misconduct by a Galveston judge, and the local synth-pop duo Space Kiddettes.

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Hollywood Women Launch Initiative To Stop Sexual Harassment

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on January 2, 2018 · Some 300 actresses, writers, producers and talent agents took out a full-page ad in The New York Times to announce the campaign, which includes a $13 million legal defense fund

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Poll: Most Say Sex Misconduct Victims Are Underprotected

Laurie Kellman AP / EMILY SWANSON, AP

Posted on December 22, 2017 · The poll shows that nearly 6 in 10 Americans think there is too little protection for the rights of people who have been victims of workplace sexual misconduct

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WATCH: Here’s What Happens When Someone Wants To Sue For Sexual Harassment

PBS NewsHour

Posted on December 21, 2017 · When a worker wants to sue over sexual harassment, they must first file a complaint with the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In light of the conversation around the #MeToo movement, the number of complaints are expected to spike substantially

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#MeToo Movement Is Person Of The Year, ‘Time’ Says

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on December 6, 2017 · It created a wave of awareness and brave confrontations over sexual harassment and assault, taking down powerful men in the process.

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Sexual Harassment Allegations Are Having A Moment, But Change Is Still Far Off

Rhonda Fanning, Texas Standard

Posted on November 13, 2017 · The movement to hold harassers accountable may be gaining momentum, but there are some massive roadblocks standing in the way of change

Tags sex offender sexual assault sexual harrassment

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NPR’s Head Of News Resigns Following Harassment Allegations

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on November 1, 2017 · "This morning I asked Mike Oreskes for his resignation because of inappropriate behavior," NPR CEO Jarl Mohn said in a memo to NPR staff. "I have received his resignation, effective immediately."

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The fate of bike sharing (Sept. 21, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 21, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Houston BCycle, the city’s bike share system, recently announced it was shutting down. But will that still happen now that the mayor says he will ask City Council to approve funding to save it?

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Houston Matters

Rise in COVID numbers (Aug. 24, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 24, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We discuss a recent rise in COVID cases locally and whether there’s any cause for concern. And the head coach of the team from Needville discusses their experience at the Little League World Series.

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Houston Matters

Spider-Man debuted 61 years ago and adaptations of comic books have never been more popular

Craig Cohen

Posted on August 10, 2023 · We discuss the rise of comic book adaptations with Richard Evans of Bedrock City Comics and Houston-area film critic Joe Leydon.

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How a Texas composer’s music helps bring to life a century-old film

Michael Hagerty / Craig Cohen

Posted on August 8, 2023 · Justin Sherburn will perform his live music score to the 1929 silent documentary film "Man with a Movie Camera" on Sept. 7 at The MATCH.

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