Town Square
Culture & Arts: The Houston theater scene
Posted on · Today, we discuss the theater scene in Houston and the most-anticipated shows of the season. Plus, the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Town Square
In crisis, CORE brings relief to those who need it most
Posted on · With the crisis in Ukraine and flooding emergencies here at home, the CORE response team provides humanitarian aid to devastated areas around the globe.
Business
Craft breweries may have to increase beer prices due to supply chain issues
Posted on · Supply chain issues are affecting most markets and resources, including the price of barley used to make beer. Saint Arnold Brewery is among those who may have to make some price adjustments if these trends continue.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Border Wars
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
Preparing for Ukrainian refugees in Houston (March 28, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How a Houston nonprofit is preparing to welcome Ukrainian refugees, NASA opens a long-sealed container of moon rocks, fighting gridlock in the quest to stop climate change, and an update on Houston sports.
Town Square
The impact and implications of President Biden’s trip to Poland, the heart of the Ukrainian refugee crisis
Posted on · With President Biden traveling to Poland to meet with world leaders, troops, and Ukrainian refugees, we continue our coverage of global developments of the war in Ukraine.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Circus SCOTUS
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Town Square
The latest on Ukraine, from President Biden’s NATO press conference to China’s role
Posted on · Today, in light of President Biden’s press conference, we discuss the situation in Ukraine and hear Houstonians' questions and concerns.
Town Square
World leaders continue to look for resolution to war in Ukraine, Houston dance company helps refugees and orphans
Posted on · Today, we explore the Russia-Ukraine headlines and meet a Houston couple who are working to help the displaced orphans of this conflict.
Politics
A Russian court extended Brittney Griner’s detention until May 19, state media says
Posted on · Russian authorities said earlier this month that they detained Griner at a Moscow-area airport for allegedly transporting vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
Politics
Biden pledges $800 million to Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s plea for more U.S. aid
Posted on · Ukrainian President Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for additional help and for President Biden to spearhead the world's defense of Ukraine. Later, Biden pledged to send more security support.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Crude Awakening
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Politics
Biden moves to revoke Russia’s trade relations status amid war in Ukraine
Posted on · The economic restriction, one of several announced in recent weeks, is meant to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin and further hobble Russia's finances as it invades Ukraine.
Energy & Environment
Biden announces ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine
Posted on · Until now, Washington had worked with European allies to limit the impact of sanctions on energy trade. The U.S. ban marks a divergence from its partners, which rely on Russia for oil and gas.
Houston Matters
Why gas prices won’t be falling any time soon (March 8, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: An energy industry analyst explains the forces at play driving oil prices up -- and likely keeping them there for a while. And we meet two pioneering women from Houston.