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Tag: Trump Era

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Analysis: In The Trump Era, What Do Other Politicians Have To Do To Grab Voters’ Attention?

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 8, 2018 · It's hard to get voters' attention in Texas politics. Sometimes, that's an advantage. Sometimes, it's a burden.

Tags Beto O'Rourke Politicians ted cruz texas politics Trump Era

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What Kids Think About Bullying And Kindness In The Trump Era

Anya Kamenetz, NPR

Posted on March 5, 2018 · A national survey of elementary school students asks about kindness as well as cruelty

Tags bullying Kindness Trump Era

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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress

Troy Schulze

Posted on November 17, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Ted Cruz endorses Cy-Fair ISD school board candidates. Experts say it’s the latest in a growing trend.

Rebecca Noel

Posted on October 24, 2023 · The endorsement comes amid a sweeping trend of high-profile politicians and large, well-funded political action committees, or PACs, becoming involved in small, local elections.

Tags Cy-Fair School board races ted cruz

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Politicians and age (Oct. 3, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on October 3, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We discuss concerns about the age of candidates and elected officials. And a new study finds Houstonians are willing to spend more to develop our parks.

Tags astros candidate interviews Dianne Feinstein Evan Drellich history Houston mayor's race Houston mayoral candidate Mitch McConnell Parks politician Politicians

Satirist Andy Borowitz next to an image of his book, Profiles in Ignorance.

Houston Matters

Andy Borowitz explains how we went from ridiculing ignorance in our politicians to celebrating it

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The writer and satirist discusses his book, "Profiles in Ignorance," ahead of an appearance in Houston Sept. 21.

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