Posted on · Ahead of an Inprint Houston event, author Viet Thanh Nguyen shares that and other revelations from his new memoir, “A Man of Two Faces.”
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: From the House Speaker saga, to local election developments, to why the Lieutenant Governor is spending campaign funds on Israeli bonds, we seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.
Posted on · Houston writer Jamie Jo Hoang discusses her young adult novel, "My Father the Panda Killer," in which a daughter tries to understand what her father endured during the Vietnam War -- and how it shapes how he treats her.
Posted on · New, permanent, multimedia exhibits at Asia Society Texas highlight the cultures of China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam while directing visitors how to find and experience elements of those cultures here in Houston.
Posted on · On Friday's show: What Houstonians should know about monkeypox. Then, we conclude a two-part exploration of the future of live music in the Houston area. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Some new developments in local transportation issues, mayoral candidate Bill King, a play about the Vietnamese immigrant experience, and a new children's book designed to help kids and adults better communicate.
Posted on · The acclaimed poet discusses his debut novel, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.
Posted on · Psychologist and director Ricardo Ainslie talks about his documentary, The Mark of War.
Posted on · William Nguyen was arrested for participating in a protest in Ho Chi Minh City in June. He spent 40 days in jail before public pressure led to his release and deportation to the U.S.
Posted on · Vietnamese court is deporting William Nguyen after convicting him of disturbing public order for his part in a protest last month.
Posted on · A court official said that William Nguyen, who is of Vietnamese descent, admitted to the violation and showed remorse, which resulted in a lenient sentence
Posted on · We learn more about a Houstonian who is preparing for trial in Vietnam this week. William Nguyen is a U.S. citizen who faces a criminal charge there after participating in protests. Houston Matters host Craig Cohen talks with California Congressman Alan Lowenthal as he lays out what’s at stake for the Houston native.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Houston native of Vietnamese descent arrested in Vietnam, the Justice Department is seeking more attorneys anticipating legal battles over border wall, our Political Roundup experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas, we talk with Mark Geyer, new director of the Johnson Space Center, and discuss its future, and Houston Public Media’s Stories from the Storm, featuring community leaders and everyday Houstonians reflecting on how Harvey changed their lives,
Posted on · Mattis will be in Vietnam just days before the 50th anniversary of the Communist offensive on Jan. 30-31, 1968, in which North Vietnam attacked an array of key objectives in the South, including the city of Hue
Posted on · In a speech that sounded at times like an airing of economic grievances, the president told APEC member nations that the U.S. will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices.