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Houston Matters

Houston Public Media

Houston Matters is a radio program airing weekdays at 9 am on Houston Public Media News 88.7 FM in Houston. During each hour, we’ll investigate the issues and ideas, people and places that make Houston…well…Houston! We’ll talk about current events, politics, education, health care, the environment, business, transportation, arts and culture, literature, sports and leisure. But we also hope that what we do each day on Houston Matters serves as the beginning of a conversation

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50:00

Cougars ousted from NCAA Tournament (March 27, 2026)

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2026/03/27

On Friday's show: We check in on the status of long wait times at Bush Intercontinental Airport amid a partial government shutdown. And the UH Cougars were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to Illinois last night. We recap the game.Also this hour: From repurposing the Astrodome to the high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, there are some big -- potentially visionary -- projects in Greater Houston that never quite come to fruition. We consider some of the reasons why.Then, we

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49:25

Continued airport delays (March 26, 2026)

Houston Matters ·

2026/03/26

On Thursday's show: We check in again on the latest efforts to reduce security delays at Bush Airport as TSA workers remain unpaid during the partial government shutdown.Also this hour: Following the conviction of a Houston man for murder in a case involving stalking, we discuss how to recognize it and what practical steps can be taken to help someone in danger.Then, we examine how diagnostic delays, a lack of tailored treatments, and historic underinvestment in conditions that primarily or

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49:30

The week in politics (March 25, 2026)

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2026/03/25

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We revisit a question we’ve asked before: is Texas too big?And we reflect on the women’s suffrage movement in Houston and Texas and discuss why women's voting access is still a relevant topic today.Watch

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49:56

State of the energy industry (March 24, 2026)

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2026/03/24

On Tuesday's show: The annual CERAWeek energy conference is taking place in Houston this week. We learn about protests planned during the event and about some of the conference's high-profile speakers. And we dig into the state of the energy industry amid ever-rising oil prices.Also this hour: Anti-Islamic rhetoric is on the rise. We discuss how Houston-area Muslims are responding and what they're thinking about their future in Texas.Then, we discuss the contributions of women to space exploration

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Wider effects of strikes on Iran (March 23, 2026)

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2026/03/23

On Monday's show: The University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team is back in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament after a blowout win over Texas A&M. They will take on Illinois on Thursday night in what is essentially a home game at the Toyota Center. We review how they got here and contemplate what’s next with the help of Houston Chronicle reporter Joseph Duarte.And Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison drops by to review the reaction in Houston and Texas to the allegations against

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Ben Taub expansion passes (March 20, 2026)

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2026/03/20

On Friday's show: A battle over immigration enforcement is playing out at Houston City Hall, and it puts the mayor and city council on a collision course. And Harris County commissioners have voted to pass a controversial expansion of Ben Taub Hospital through eminent domain. We get details on both stories from the Houston Public Media newsroom.Also this hour: We preview the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame induction event tonight, emceed by our own hockey enthusiast, Craig Cohen. Inductees include Chie

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The intersection of faith and medicine (March 19, 2026)

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2026/03/19

On Thursday's show: Delays in heavy trash pickup around the city are sometimes forcing residents to take matters into their own hands. We find out what's behind the crisis and whether any solutions are on the horizon.Also this hour: A national conference exploring the intersection of medicine and religion takes place in Houston March 22-24. We preview the event and discuss where those two things should and should not intersect.And we learn about this year’s Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta, the

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The week in politics (March 18, 2026)

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2026/03/18

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: When people think “rodeo,” they often picture one thing. But in Houston, rodeo culture tells a much bigger, more layered story -- one shaped by music, diverse cowboy traditions, fashion, and community. We explore how Houston’s version of rodeo culture stands apart.And a recent survey revealed some things about how Houstonians experience loneliness these days, so much so that it inspired a public

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49:21

The man behind the rigged Lotto Texas win (March 17,...

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2026/03/17

On Tuesday's show: An Australian gambler known as “The Joker” has confirmed he was behind the plot to engineer a guaranteed Lotto Texas jackpot win in 2023. In his ongoing coverage of this story, Houston Chronicle investigative reporter Eric Dexheimer tells us more about the man and the ring of high-stakes gamblers who pulled off the plot, reportedly with the full support of the Texas Lottery Commission.Also this hour: The next launch window for Artemis II is April 1-6. The mission to send

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49:28

Special education and school vouchers (March 16, 2026)

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2026/03/16

On Monday's show: Houston-area public school districts have recently become inundated with requests for Individualized Education Programs, or IEPs, linked to Texas' new $1 billion school voucher program. Houston Public Media's Bianca Seward joins us to explain.Also this hour: We learn why Corpus Christi could run out of water by next year and discuss the possible ramifications for the state.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.And, we get an update on Astros

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50:26

Artemis II update (March 13, 2026)

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2026/03/13

On Friday's show: We get the latest on the status of the upcoming Artemis II mission.Plus, we talk about the political implications of County Judge Lina Hidalgo's incident at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.Also this hour: We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.Then, spring is on the way, and your allergies might be as well. We discuss how to deal with those challenging seasonal sneezes with the help of Dr. Dat Tran of Innovative Allergy.And movie legend Charlie Chaplin's

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49:56

How HPD engages with ICE (March 12, 2026)

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2026/03/12

On Thursday's show: Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz have announced revisions to the department’s protocols for engaging with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We learn what’s changed and why.Also this hour: Seeking out a spring break-appropriate trip into nature within a day’s drive? We visit Lake Houston Wilderness Park to learn more about it.Then, we get answers to some questions about pharmaceutical drugs. For example, when you’re sick, how can you tell the

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The week in politics (March 11, 2026)

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2026/03/11

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Author Tayari Jones talks about how her latest novel, Kin, explores mother-daughter relationships and friendships between women. Jones appears tonight at Houston’s Kindred Stories.And we learn about a new exhibit at The Health Museum which explores the science, stories, and human experiences behind the fight against cancer.Watch

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Gas prices and Houston’s economy (March 10, 2026)

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2026/03/10

On Tuesday's show: Gas prices in Houston have risen around 50 cents in the last week, bringing the average price per gallon above $3 for the first time in recent memory, according to AAA, as the Iran war intensified. We discuss how long that increase might last and how it could affect the Houston economy.Also this hour: Houston hosting matches during this summer's FIFA World Cup brings international attention and scrutiny to human trafficking prevention in our region. So, how are local human rights

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49:40

KP George’s money laundering trial (March 9, 2026)

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2026/03/09

On Monday's show: Fort Bend County Judge KP George's trial for alleged money laundering is set to begin this week, and Galveston is embarking on a mission to help people live better and longer. Houston Public Media's Fort Bend and Galveston County reporters update us on those stories.Also this hour: We visit Camp for All near Brenham, where kids with disabilities, health conditions, and other challenges can have a traditional summer camp experience.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of

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Heavy rain this weekend (March 6, 2026)

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2026/03/06

On Friday's show: We learn about some potential strong winds and even flooding in Greater Houston this weekend with the help of Justin Ballard, meteorologist for the Houston Chronicle.Also this hour: We talk about movies dealing with time travel. That's the theme of Moonlight Movies, a series of outdoor film screenings this month put on by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we preview this year’s Theater District Open House, where

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Live from the rodeo (March 5, 2026)

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2026/03/05

On Thursday's show: We broadcast live from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo where we talk about the annual celebration of western culture with Chris Boleman, the event's president and CEO. We also discuss the future of water in Texas and how the need for it will affect the state's agriculture.Also this hour: We go shopping for Western wear inside the exhibitor hall at NRG Center. And we take an inside look at the annual calf scramble.Watch

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Primary election results (March 4, 2026)

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2026/03/04

On Wednesday's show: We examine how the races turned out in the Texas primary election and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month’s installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite restaurants around Houston to take a date or have a date night with a significant other.Watch

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Primary Election Day (March 3, 2026)

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2026/03/03

On Tuesday's show: We have the latest news on voter turnout during primary election day.Also this hour: Houston didn't make the headlines like Minneapolis or Los Angeles for aggressive immigration enforcement this past year, but it felt the impact. More than one in seven Houston-area residents personally know someone who was detained and potentially deported in 2025. We discuss new surveys from Rice University's Kinder Institute on how Houstonians' attitudes toward immigration enforcement are

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49:36

Iran strikes and Houston (March 2, 2026)

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2026/03/02

On Monday's show: Sunday’s mass shooting in Austin may have been an act of terrorism and a response to the U.S. and Israel’s military action in Iran, which has led that country to attack several Middle East neighbors. We discuss that and other reverberations from this weekend’s violence and implications in politics and on the oil and gas industry.Harris County commissioners recently voted to strip the county treasurer’s office of key functions and to pursue dissolving the office altogether. The move

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