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Adding more prosecutors, staying in flood-prone areas, and actor Kal Penn (Jan. 13, 2022)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: The case for more prosecutors at the DA's office, a new book follows several Houston families repeatedly rocked by flooding, and actor Kal Penn talks about his career and about changing the way Indian-Americans are depicted in TV and film.

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Texas House Walkout Enters Rolls On, Threatens Entire Special Session Agenda (July 14, 2021)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We get the latest on the walkout as the remaining members of the House voted to send for missing Democrats -- and have them arrested if necessary. Plus we discuss the week's other political stories. And a sleep expert answers your questions.

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Checking In With County Administrators On Election Eve (Nov. 2, 2020)

Posted on · On Monday's show: A last-minute check in with election administrators, the long-term effects of job and housing discrimination, a sleep doctor answers your questions, and addressing an issue likely to arise if Houston hosts the World Cup.

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Full Show: Migrant Detention Upsurge, And Answers To Your Questions About Sleep (June, 6, 2019)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: What's behind an increase in migrants detained at the border, answers to your questions about sleep, and the daunting task of re-staging Jerome Robbins' Broadway.

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Full Show: Border Security, And Vocalist Kristen Hertzenberg (Jan. 3, 2019)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We consider the reality of a border wall as the government shutdown continues over border security. Plus, we talk about sleep and sleep disorders, and vocalist Kristen Hertzenberg talks about growing up in Houston and previews an upcoming performance.

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Full Show: Helping Students Return To School After A Shooting, And Answers To Your Sleep Questions (May 28, 2018)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn how counselors help students return to class after a school shooting. Sleep expert Dr. Richard Castriotta answers your questions. And we recap the Rockets' playoff loss to the Warriors.