Town Square
Talk of the Town: The Economy, Social Media, Summer Streaming, and More
Posted on · Our panel of guests share their thoughts on trending topics today.
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Town Square
Technology Today: Twitter, The Launch of Threads, Keeping Kids Safe Online, and More
Posted on · Experts share the latest in the ever-changing landscape of tech news.
Coronavirus
Vaccine expert Dr. Peter Hotez harassed outside Houston home after weekend of online attacks
Posted on · The attacks against Hotez began after he criticized a podcast hosted by Joe Rogan and featuring Democratic presidential candidate and anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Houston Matters
Was the SpaceX rocket launch and explosion a success or a failure?
Posted on · The unmanned Starship rocket exploded four minutes after takeoff from near Boca Chica in South Texas.Â
Technology
NPR quits Twitter after being falsely labeled as ‘state-affiliated media’
Posted on · NPR's official Twitter feeds have gone silent. The news organization cites the social media platform's decision to question NPR's editorial independence through a series of inaccurate labels.
Houston Matters
State and county fight over law enforcement funding: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · 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.
News
Twitter labels NPR’s account as ‘state-affiliated media’, which is untrue
Posted on · NPR operates independently of the U.S. government. NPR has asked Twitter to remove the label, calling it "unacceptable." But the company's CEO, Elon Musk, says it "seems accurate."
Houston Matters
Social media platforms are having a moment — and it’s not all good
Posted on · Generational divides, rejection of recent changes, outright bans, and threats of regulation -- the social media companies aren't used to us changing them. It could be a wild ride.Â
Houston Matters
Fentanyl-laced prescriptions at Mexican pharmacies (March 15, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: We talk about a problematic element of medical tourism in Mexico, new goings-on in the world of politics, and how Houstonians use social media.
Business
Houston-area influencers indicted over alleged roles in $114 million securities fraud scheme
Posted on · Eight men, including four from the Houston area, face charges including securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud after allegedly using their social media presence to orchestrate a "pump and dump" scheme.
News
Elon Musk set to relaunch Twitter Blue with higher price for iPhone users
Posted on · The company says it has a new process to avoid the chaos that followed the first attempt. That led to a flood of accounts impersonating companies, politicians and celebrities.
Town Square
Troubles in Tech: Twitter, the Crypto Collapse and Big Layoffs; Plus Musician Matthew Whitaker
Posted on · Our guests explain the recent developments of the cyber industry, cryptocurrency, and our economy.
Politics
Texas law banning social media ‘viewpoint discrimination’ reinstated for now
Posted on · House Bill 20 was passed after several conservatives -- most notably, former President Donald Trump -- were banned on social media platforms.
Politics
Texas argues Facebook and Twitter are a ‘modern-day public square’ in defense of censorship law
Posted on · Lawyers for the social media companies say the law, HB 20, is an infringement on their First Amendment rights.
Town Square
Elon Musk, free speech, democracy, and the power of social media. Plus, another new season announcement on the Houston performing arts scene!
Posted on · Experts discuss what will happen when Elon Musk takes over Twitter, the changes coming to the platform, and what will be the impact on free speech. And, we get a preview of Main Theater's 47th season, including productions for children and families through their Theater for Youth series.