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Comedian Jay Leno Says He’s Not ‘A Netflix Special Guy’

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 4, 2019 · The retired host of the Tonight Show still enjoys trying his material out on the road, including here in Houston this weekend.

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Posted on June 10, 2022 · On Friday's show: The role of Texans in the capitol insurrection, the role of Houston companies in overhauling NASA's spacesuits, and comedian Hari Kondabolu on returning to performing and becoming a father.

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Posted on May 6, 2022 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2176: Hoaxes and Surprises

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Posted on January 31, 2022 · Episode: 2176 Hoaxes: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Today, we walk a fine line.

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I SEE U, Episode 17: Prison Sells and Comedy Shows

Eddie Robinson

Posted on September 17, 2021 · Comedian Ali Siddiq brings therapeutic laughter to I SEE U as he prepares for a Comedy Central special being shot in Houston this week

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