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Houstonian pet peeves (Feb. 6, 2023)

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Posted on February 6, 2023 · It's the first Monday of the month, so we offer listeners a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in Houston.

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Posted on December 6, 2023 · Political analysts Brandon Rottinghaus and Nancy Sims share their thoughts on these developments and more in recent local, state, and national politics.

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Posted on December 6, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: We’re just days away from knowing who will become the next mayor of the city of Houston. From the runoff election to special session news and beyond, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.

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