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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

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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 Bigger Picture: ‘The Whale’ and the misery of self-destruction

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Posted on January 30, 2023 · Houston Matters considers how we contend with self-destructive behaviors in our own lives and those of our loved ones.

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Houston Matters

How the EPA regulates refineries (Jan. 30, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 30, 2023 · On Monday's show: A new report claims the EPA and state agencies are failing to regulate refineries, allowing them to dump toxic chemicals and metals into waterways -- with the top four worst offenders being in Texas.

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Houston Matters

Why a stretch of highway near Houston was ripe to become the ‘Texas Killing Fields’

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 9, 2022 · Investigative reporter Lise Olsen explains why a stretch of I-45 became an opportune place for serial killers. And she discusses the latest on the four murders that are the focus of the new Netflix series she's featured in, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields.

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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Nov. 22, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 22, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Houston Democrat Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks about the new Congress and answers questions about issues facing her district and the nation.

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