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Troubles in Tech: Twitter, the Crypto Collapse and Big Layoffs; Plus Musician Matthew Whitaker

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 17, 2022 · Our guests explain the recent developments of the cyber industry, cryptocurrency, and our economy.

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Houston Matters

City suing streaming services, and HISD’s code of conduct (Aug. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 8, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston and other Texas cities are suing several of the main video streaming services. And we find out why local organizers want HISD to reform the district’s code of conduct.

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Texas cities say streaming giants Disney, Hulu and Netflix owe them millions of dollars in unpaid fees

Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 5, 2022 · As people have cut cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services over the years, Texas cities say they have lost out on revenue from franchise fees they claim are owed by streaming giants like Disney, Hulu and Netflix.

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The cybersecurity threat of TikTok (Jan. 23, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 23, 2023 · On Monday's show: Now that TikTok has been banned from government-issued devices in Texas, we discuss what sort of threat the social media app may pose.

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Houston-area coalition bidding for hydrogen hub designation from U.S. Department of Energy

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 4, 2023 · A group called HyVelocity Hub, which includes Amazon, Chevron, the University of Texas and the Center for Houston's Future, among many others, is applying for federal dollars and a designation as a regional hydrogen energy hub.

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Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 4, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?

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Houston-area influencers indicted over alleged roles in $114 million securities fraud scheme

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 16, 2022 · Eight men, including four from the Houston area, face charges including securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud after allegedly using their social media presence to orchestrate a "pump and dump" scheme.

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