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Political Roundup: Special Election Results, And Battling Over A Shutdown
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts break down the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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Full Show: Uninsured Children In Texas, And Former Pres. Obama At Rice (Nov. 29, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about the number of uninsured children in Texas. We discuss Airbnb in Houston. And former Pres. Barack Obama and former Sec. of State James Baker discuss how politics has changed.
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Film Examines The Career of James Baker, ‘The Man Who Made Washington Work’
Posted on · Filmmakers behind a documentary about James Baker talk about what made him "the gold standard" when it came to White House Chiefs of Staff.
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Full Show: Home Buying After Harvey, And Tax Reform’s Impact On Houston’s Economy (Feb. 20, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the challenges of buying or selling a home after Harvey. Then, one analyst says recent changes to the nation's tax laws will be good for the energy Industry -- and therefore Houston's economy. We find out why. Plus journalist Chris Whipple discusses his book about the role of past White House Chiefs of Staff. And we learn how AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alerts work.
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Kelly Wins Praise Across The Aisle, But Bigger Task Is Ahead
Posted on · Kelly, a decorated retired Marine general who served three tours in Iraq, is not afraid to stand up to his commander-in-chief.
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Trump Chief Of Staff Priebus Is Out — In Biggest White House Staff Shake-Up Yet
Posted on · President Trump's announcement comes after Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci publicly attacked previous chief of staff, Reince Priebus.
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Political Roundup, and The Gatekeepers: Wednesday’s Show (April 19, 2017)
Posted on · It's time again for our weekly political roundup and analysis of national, state and local political stories. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss everything from Vice President Mike Pence warning the North Korean leader that the “era of strategic patience is over,” to Sec. of State Rex Tillerson’s visit to Russia and discuss […]
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James Baker: The Man Who Made Washington Work
Posted on · A new documentary premieres tonight on PBS about the political career of Houston native James Baker, the former Secretary of State, former Commerce Secretary and former White House Chief of Staff. James Baker: The Man Who Made Washington Work details Baker's rise from Houston oil and gas attorney to the national and global stage during […]