Tag: Star Trek

Town Square

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Delusions of Space Enthusiasts; Plus, How Pop Culture Has Inspired the Technology We Use Today

Posted on · The astrophysicist explains the limitations of our advances in space.

Houston Matters

Umair Shah On Departing Harris County Public Health (Nov. 18, 2020)

Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The county's top public health official explains why he's leaving the job, and we learn about the extra precautions Texas universities are taking in the face of increasing cases of COVID-19.

Houston Matters

Thursday’s Show: Special Ed Investigation, Sesame Street At 50, And The Bush Sisters (Nov. 14, 2019)

Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: An investigation into how special education services are doled out to Texas students, a conversation with the puppeteer behind the character Rosita on Sesame Street, former First Daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush talk about their new children’s book, and the hosts of The Greatest Generation podcast talking about turning a reluctant love of Star Trek into a career.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Generational Differences Among Texas Voters, And The China Trade War’s Affect On Houston (May 21, 2019)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new study explores what Texas voters think about some key issues. We examine how the trade war with China might affect Houston. Area scientists discuss how Star Trek influenced Space City. And we talk with Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking.

Houston Matters

50 Years Later: How Star Trek Has Influenced Space City

Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the legacy and impact of Star Trek on Greater Houston with Matt Abbott, flight director at Johnson Space Center, and Dr. Dorit Donoviel, deputy chief scientist with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Government Shutdown Update, And How Star Trek Shaped Space City (Jan. 22, 2018)

Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on the government shutdown. We discuss how Star Trek has affected Space City. We learn about an exhibit honoring children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. And we break down the latest developments in Houston sports.