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Gov. Abbott’s concerns about Harris County’s election, and actor Jason Lee documents Galveston (Nov. 15, 2022)

Posted on November 15, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We learn why Gov. Abbott wants to investigate Harris County's handling of the recent election. Then we examine whether recent dips in math and reading scores across the nation are also happening here. And actor Jason Lee documents Galveston with photography.

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Foster Care and Test Scores: Monday’s Show (November 9, 2015)

Posted on November 9, 2015 · While the number of children in foster care has increased nationwide in the last five years — and the population of Harris County has increased since 2010 — the number of kids in foster care in the county over that time has dropped annually, based on the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count data and […]

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Director Rob Reiner (Oct. 4, 2023)

Posted on October 4, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Actor and film director Rob Reiner talks about his activism related to the criminal justice system, about how the movie landscape has changed, and about a particular connection he has to Houston.

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When is an elected leader too old to serve? Surprise — the answer depends on your politics

Posted on October 3, 2023 · History professor Nancy Beck Young says health -- not age -- should decide that question. But how voters see it depends on their side of the political aisle.

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Exclusive: Houston ISD struggles with special education services after cutting workers

Posted on October 3, 2023 · Houston Public Media confirmed that multiple Houston ISD campuses are not providing speech therapy, just over a month after the district slashed 21 special ed contractors. According to a spokesperson, the district is working to fill vacancies on its speech team.

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Shutdown avoided (Oct. 2, 2023)

Posted on October 2, 2023 · On Monday's show: We discuss how a partial government shutdown was avoided at the last minute — for now. And our listeners share their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston.

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Houston Matters

Gov. Abbott’s concerns about Harris County’s election, and actor Jason Lee documents Galveston (Nov. 15, 2022)

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Foster Care and Test Scores: Monday’s Show (November 9, 2015)

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