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Author Sim Kern imagines what would have happened in Houston if Al Gore had won in 2000

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Posted on September 5, 2023 · The novel The Free People's Village suggests some things would be better -- and other things worse.

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Paxton impeachment trial (Sept. 5, 2023)

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Posted on September 5, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We discuss the start of the impeachment trial for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate.

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Posted on September 19, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Is the energy transition happening fast enough for us to meet our climate change goals? We learn what a new report has to say.

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This won’t be Houston’s last extremely hot summer. Are you ready for what’s next?

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · We discuss how Houstonians will have to adapt to what may likely be hotter summers to come.

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Adapting to climate change in Houston (Sept. 12, 2023)

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: This won’t be the last oppressive summer in Houston. We'll have to either deal with it – or leave. We discuss how to adapt to the Bayou City’s changing climate in the coming years.

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