Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: ‘Asteroid City’ and the charm of space education
Posted on · Houston Matters explores space education in 'Space City'
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The week in politics (June 28, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the “independent state legislature” theory. We discuss what the High Court’s 6-3 decision indicates and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Theatre & Film
Screening of ‘Asteroid City,’ new film by Houston native Wes Anderson, set for Monday at MATCH
Posted on · Tickets to the screening are $25, which includes a pre-film concert and reception as well as a post-film Q&A.
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Where’s Houston’s flood prevention money? (May 30, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We discuss the long history and fight over flood mitigation funding for Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
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Director Wes Anderson Discusses Houston’s Influence On His Films
Posted on · With a new animated film, Isle of Dogs, set to debut this week, the Houston native talks with Houston Matters about his career and the city's role in it.
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Full Show: Springtime Allergies, And Wes Anderson (March 23, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn more about the interim superintendent appointed to lead HISD. Then, an area specialist answers questions about allergies. Plus, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we revisit our 2014 conversation with filmmaker Wes Anderson.
Full Show
The Best of Our Conversations with Actors and Directors: Tuesday’s Show (January 3, 2017)
Posted on · One of the many pleasures of producing a program like Houston Matters is the opportunity to meet and talk with creative people, including – occasionally – notable actors and directors. Some are Houston natives; others are just passing through town. But each brings his or her unique experiences and perspectives to the work they do, […]
Good, Bad and Ugly
HERO Trial, Student Records and Houston at the Oscars: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Houston News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to our rotating panel of non-experts to parse The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of it all. Today: Aurora Losada of La Voz […]
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The Best of Our Conversations with Actors and Directors: Houston Matters for Friday, Jan. 2, 2015
Posted on · One of the many pleasures of producing a program like Houston Matters is the opportunity to meet and talk with creative people, including – occasionally – notable actors and directors. Some are Houston natives; others are just passing through town. But each brings his or her unique experiences and perspectives to the work they do, […]
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Wes Anderson Discusses ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ And Houston’s Influence On His Films
Posted on · The Houston native talks with Houston Matters host Craig Cohen about his career and the city's role in it.
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Career Paths, Oil & Gas Jobs, and Wes Anderson: Houston Matters for Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Posted on · Much of this edition of Houston Matters relates to careers in Houston. First, we’ll explore how where we live might affect what we decide to do for a living – does growing up in Greater Houston mean you’re more likely to steer towards certain industries for a career? Or away from others? Are we “pre-ordained” […]