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Borrowing money for college (Sept. 29, 2023)

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Posted on September 29, 2023 · On Friday's show: With federal student loans coming due again, we discuss a new initiative seeking to increase transparency in borrowing money for college.

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Previewing another Astros ALCS against the Yankees, and the week in politics (Oct. 19, 2022)

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Posted on October 19, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We preview the Astros' upcoming playoff series against the Yankees with a trip to the World Series at stake. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Posted on October 4, 2023 · The director of some of the most successful movies of the 1980s and 90s, like "When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride," and "A Few Good Men" was recently in Houston to promote a stage show about the prison system.

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Posted on September 29, 2023 · The University of Houston wore Oilers-like uniforms earlier this year, but a Rice official called it a coincidence, saying the Owls' plans have been in the works since January.

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