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Criminal Justice

Houston’s mental health police task force calls for an increase in crisis diversion funding

Posted on February 18, 2022 · According to HPD's mental health division, calls to the crisis intervention team are going up every year.

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 3209: Net of Life

Posted on June 29, 2022 · Episode: 3209 Net of Life: Can Technology Protect Us from Ourselves? Today, a net of life.

Houston Matters

What overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary (June 27, 2022)

Posted on June 27, 2022 · On Monday's show: We discuss what last week’s Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade signals about politics and the judiciary beyond abortion. Then, we learn about the challenges young people face when dealing with mental illness. And we get an update on Houston sports.

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U.S. House passes gun control bill; Biden’s desk is next stop

Posted on June 24, 2022 · The first major gun legislation in nearly three decades would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures.

Town Square

January 6 Hearing Day 3: Did Trump’s pressure on Pence contribute to the attack on the Capitol?

Posted on June 16, 2022 · Our guests today will help dissect these proceedings, while taking a closer look at how members of Trump's staff testified about a “heated” call with Pence the morning of the insurrection - one that put Pence's life in danger.

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Criminal Justice

Houston’s mental health police task force calls for an increase in crisis diversion funding

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