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New music from Texas singer-songwriter Robert Ellis reflects a new chapter of fatherhood
Posted on · The Fort Worth-based musician performs two songs from his new album "Yesterday's News."
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The rarity of tornadoes in Houston (Jan. 27, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: As cleanup continues after Tuesday’s tornadoes, should we expect more of them in the Houston area in the future?
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Chilly weather, and Rep. Al Green (Dec. 20, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: With chilly temperatures headed this way later in the week, are we confident the power grid will hold up? And Houston Congressman Al Green discusses issues affecting the region and answers listener questions.
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Battleship Texas prepares to set sail, and reporting on Harvey’s aftermath (Aug. 30, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: We learn about plans this week to move the Battleship Texas to Galveston for repairs. Then News 88.7 reporters reflect on creating the podcast Below the Waterlines. And we revisit a conversation with musician Steve Earle.
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Annise Parker and Ed Emmett on bridging the political divide (June 2, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We learn what's unusual about this week’s Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked a Texas social media law from taking effect. And former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett discuss how to improve our public discourse.
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How The Pandemic Is Changing Halloween (Oct. 30, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: Revised plans for the Ike Dike coastal barrier, how the pandemic is forcing Houstonians to adjust their Halloween plans, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and some Halloween-appropriate musical performances.
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Thursday’s Show: How The Pandemic Affects The Census, And Answers To Your Questions About Sleep (April 2, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The pandemic's affect on the 2020 Census, answers to your questions about sleep and sleep disorders, and Bob Schneider perform two songs.
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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett
Posted on · On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the film I Still Believe, and all those cancellations; and we have singer Charley Crockett with "I Am Not Afraid."
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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 20): Suze Orman, Judy Cheeks, Pop Culture Conclave & Singer Madeline Edwards
Posted on · On this episode, we visit with Financial Expert Suze Orman, who talks about her latest PBS special Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide; Dance Diva Judy Cheeks shares tales of her life, career, and her new album Love Dancin'; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to discuss the results of the NAACP Image Awards and the rocky start of Apple Plus; and the music of Madeline Edwards.
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Tuesday’s Show: Flu Concerns, And Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (Feb. 4, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Concerns about coronavirus could be distracting us from a greater threat, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses issues facing the county, a local horticulturalist answers your gardening questions, and the band YACHT performs.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions: Mattiel
Posted on · The band returned to Houston to kick off its American tour.
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Thursday’s Show: Alternatives To Asylum, And Houston At The Grammys (Jan. 30, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Alternatives to asylum, the history of African Americans in space, Houston's showing at the Grammys, and the band Mattiel performs in studio.
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Next Question (Ep 14): David “Mr. McFeely” Newell, Mo Rocca, The Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Deva Mahal
Posted on · On this episode, we visit the world of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood with the man behind "Speedy Delivery," David Newell; chat with CBS Sunday Morning's Mo Rocca about his new book Mobituaries; hear new music from the daughter of blues great Taj Mahal, and we reconvene our Pop Culture Conclave - Dustin Chase, Justin McKee & Eddie Robinson.
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Next Question (Ep 13): Star Wars, Composer Jerry Herman, Free Metro, 1917, Just Mercy, And Say Girl Say
Posted on · On this episode, we explore the world of one of the greatest Sci-Fi franchises in history with the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston; Gail Delaughter investigates METRO's suggestion for eliminating rider fees; a conversation with the late, great, legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, film critic Dustin Chase reviews 1917, The Song of Names, and Just Mercy; plus the music of Say Girl Say.
Skyline Sessions
Skyline Sessions: Say Girl Say
Posted on · Watch the Houston indie-pop duo perform on the station roof.