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Lucio execution on hold, and a Holocaust survivor’s story (April 26, 2022)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted a stay of execution to Melissa Lucio, who was set to be executed later this week. Also, we get an update on several recent technology stories. And Ruth Steinfeld shares her story of surviving a concentration camp and starting a new life in Houston.

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What’s behind the recent wave of book banning? (Feb. 17, 2022)

Posted on · On Thursday's show: A new study says Houston's Black and Latino neighborhoods were less likely to get COVID-19 vaccines during their initial rollout. We learn why. Plus we discuss the recent wave of books being banning from certain schools.

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Tuesday’s Show: Super Tuesday Turnout, And Council Member Abbie Kamin (March 3, 2020)

Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Live from a Super Tuesday polling place, City Council Member Abbie Kamin discusses city politics, and screen time and sensory overload.

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Friday’s Show: Methane Emissions, And Composer Howard Goodall (Dec. 13, 2019)

Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Videos from a chemical plant in West Texas shed new light on methane emissions. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And British composer Howard Goodall presents the world premiere of his new Christmas Cantata.