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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2202: Brownie Cameras

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 27, 2022 · Episode: 2202 Brownie cameras and brownie sprites — two sides of one coin. Today, cameras and sprites.

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‘Terms of Endearment’ 40 years later (Dec. 8, 2023)

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Posted on December 8, 2023 · On Friday's show: We look back at the film "Terms of Endearment," released 40 years ago. The Oscar-winning movie was set in Houston and based on a book by Larry McMurtry. And we meet the next host of "Texas Country Reporter."

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 1078: Declaration of Independence

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Posted on December 4, 2023 · Episode: 1078 Thoroughbreds designed by a committee: The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the King James Bible. Today, we wonder: Who invented the Declaration of Independence?

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How a background in improv helps Ben Schwartz voice Sonic the Hedgehog

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Posted on November 28, 2023 · Schwartz, who's performing his live improv show in Houston, is known for voicing Sonic in the recent movies and for roles like the shallow trust fund baby Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on "Parks and Rec."

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Poll explores the mayoral runoff (Nov. 27, 2023)

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Posted on November 27, 2023 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at what a new poll says about the upcoming mayoral runoff. And how much do days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday still mean for retailers this time of year?

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