Houston Matters

SCOTUS on affirmative action, and UH-Downtown President Loren Blanchard (Nov. 1, 2022)

Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The Supreme Court is considering affirmative action, we hear from incumbent County Judge Lina Hidalgo, we'll meet the President of UH-Downtown, and we learn about music in "just intonation."

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Is there a way to stall inflation? And, should Texas state law enforcement agencies have equal blame for the poor response to the Uvalde shooting?

Posted on · Historically, what has worked in stopping inflation and bringing prices down? Two experts join us to help understand and navigate these difficult financial times. Plus, an inside report from the Texas Public Radio newsroom with updates on the Uvalde school shooting testimonies.

Houston Artist Anat Ronen

Town Square

Public Artists Take To The Streets And Turn Houston Into ‘Big Dreams’

Posted on · The city-wide art festival "Big Walls, Big Dreams" will feature over 20 large-scale murals by local and national artists beginning this Friday, May 21.

Town Square

The Future Of The Workforce

Posted on · The pandemic created a sudden shift from in-office work requirements to scatter across millions of private homes. Now that vaccines are turning the tide, many are left wondering if they should return to a cubicle at all.

Town Square

The Year in Politics

Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.