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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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50:40

Houston’s legislative priorities (Jan. 16, 2025)

Houston Matters ·

2025/01/16

On Thursday's show: As the legislature kicks off this week, we get a sense of what some of the City of Houston's priorities are to achieve with lawmakers from reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh.Also this hour: Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed Justice Jimmy Blacklock to serve as the new chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court. We learn what we should know about the conservative ally of the governor from Charles “Rocky” Rhodes of South Texas College of Law Houston.Then we learn how a local business is

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The week in politics (Jan. 15, 2025)

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2025/01/15

On Wednesday's show: We recap the start of the Texas Legislative session, discuss Trump cabinet confirmation hearings, and other developments in political in our regular Wednesday roundup.Also this hour: The COVID 19 pandemic revealed the size of America's digital divide -- the gap between people who can access and use digital technology and those who can't. In the years since, have we managed to bridge that gap in Houston?And we revisit a recent conversation about a new book examining whether a

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Singer Ani DiFranco (Jan. 14, 2025)

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2025/01/14

On Tuesday's show: As the Texas Legislature gavels back into session today, News 88.7's Natalie Weber tells us what legislation elected officials in Fort Bend County are hoping to get passed.Also this hour: Singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco made a name for herself doing things her own way -- launching her own music label, producing and mixing her own music, and championing messages and causes that weren't always popular or conventional when she was making a name for herself in the 1990s. So, it's

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49:53

Previewing the legislature (Jan. 13, 2025)

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2025/01/13

On Monday's show: The 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature begins tomorrow. We preview some of the issues and bills that will take center stage.Also this hour: The AOL/Time Warner merger 25 years ago was huge news then. And it didn’t work. We discuss mergers past and present in the Houston area and why some work and some don’t.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers listeners' gardening questions.And Jeff Balke recaps the Texans' playoff game against the Chargers.

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49:56

Selling Houston’s water (Jan. 10, 2025)

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2025/01/10

On Friday's show: The Houston Chronicle reported this that Gov. Greg Abbott is exploring a plan to buy Houston’s excess water and send it to communities in West Texas that are facing dwindling aquifers after years of largely unrestricted drilling there. We discuss the idea and how it might affect the watersheds here.Also this hour: Screenings of the new documentary My Mama Joe, Hope & Help will take place tonight and Saturday at The DeLuxe Theater. The film tells the story of a Houston community

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The week in politics (Jan. 8, 2025)

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2025/01/08

On Wednesday's show: With Donald Trump's second inauguration less than two weeks away and another session of the Texas Legislature just days away, we preview the early days of the second Trump administration and the 89th Texas Legislature as we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston food writers discuss their favorite places to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole dishes.And we revisit the story of

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49:49

The year ahead in immigration (Jan. 7, 2025)

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2025/01/07

On Tuesday's show: Inauguration Day is less than two weeks away, and with the incoming administration of Donald Trump come more questions about changes to immigration policy and possible deportations. We get some perspective on how Houstonians are preparing for an uncertain future.Also this hour: We discuss how to make arts and culture venues more accessible for the disabled.Then, our own Craig Cohen is the featured guest in the MFAH’s next installment of Movies Houstonians Love. He’s presenting a

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49:47

Freezing weather in Houston (Jan. 6, 2025)

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2025/01/06

On Monday's show: Houstonians woke up to freezing temperatures this morning but little to no precipitation. Eric Berger of Space City Weather tells us how the winter weather played out across the region.Also this hour: We learn how poverty is affecting many in Greater Houston these days from Catholic Charities of the Houston-Galveston Archdiocese.Then, we offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our city.And we recap the Texans game against the Titans to wrap up the

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49:38

Cold weather coming (Jan. 3, 2025)

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2025/01/03

On Friday's show: Some cold weather is headed to Greater Houston late Sunday night into early Monday. We get details from Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.Also this hour: We welcome your questions about sleep and sleep disorders for Houston sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula.And we reflect on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2024.

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Houston connections to New Orleans attack (Jan. 2, 2025)

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2025/01/02

On Thursday's show: A Houston Army veteran is the suspect in a bloody New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people and injured 30 more. We get the latest updates on this evolving story.Also this hour: As 2025 begins, we take a look at the year ahead and how Houstonians could be affected by far-reaching proposed changes in economic and immigration policy of the incoming Trump administration.And we learn about a new opera adaption of West Side Story from Houston Grand Opera.

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Death penalty in Texas (Dec. 20, 2024)

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2024/12/20

On Friday's show: Since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, Texas has led the nation in the number of executions carried out. But in recent years, those numbers have dwindled. We learn what a new report from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty shows about trends surrounding capital punishment in Texas.And News 88.7’s Patricia Ortiz shares the story of a family separated at the border and why at least two American citizens are, for the moment, on the other side.Also this hour: We

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Train operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024)

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2024/12/19

On Thursday's show: The death of a teen killed while crossing train tracks on his way to Milby High School has reignited calls for accountability and oversight of Union Pacific. The country’s largest rail company has now announced it will limit train operations near the school during traditional drop off and pickup hours.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Bigger Picture, we reflect on Christmas movies over the years and what they say about America at the time they came out.And we

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50:27

The year in politics (Dec. 18, 2024)

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2024/12/18

On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the wild, intriguing year in politics that was 2024 in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: The holidays bring families across the country together, and loved ones who haven’t been able to spend time together can catch up and create new memories. But in those moments, that also means warning signs of neglect or changes in health in our elders can become more evident. So, how can you and your family watch out for signs of physical or cognitive decline while still

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Unsanctioned clubs (Dec. 17, 2024)

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2024/12/17

On Tuesday's show: Two teenagers were killed and four others were injured over the weekend when someone reportedly shot a pistol into a crowd at a pop-up party in northeast Houston. We discuss what are essentially unsanctioned clubs operating in abandoned or unused buildings with Houston City Council Member Mario Castillo, who represents District H where this incident occurred.Also this hour: Living in a big, busy metropolitan area like Greater Houston is bound to test your patience. How can we all

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49:12

Navigating health insurance (Dec. 16, 2024)

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2024/12/16

On Monday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo fired back at Houston Mayor John Whitmire over comments about her mental health and political future. We recap what they’ve each said in recent days and why.Also this hour: After the shooting of a health care company executive in New York, Americans have shared many examples over the last week of health insurance claim denials. We learn about what leads to those denials, how the claims process works, and what resources exist for Houstonians to

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50:03

Protecting above-ground pipelines (Dec. 13, 2024)

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2024/12/13

On Friday's show: Houston is home to a lot of above-ground pipelines. So, you might be surprised by how limited regulations are surrounding their protection. Alison Young of Houston Landing discusses how September’s deadly Energy Transfer accident and fire in Deer Park was only the most high-profile of accidents involving vehicles crashing into pipelines.Also this hour: With the holiday shopping season in full force, has consumerism become too rampant these days? We talk it over and explore how we

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Outlook for Houston’s economy (Dec. 12, 2024)

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2024/12/12

On Thursday's show: What will 2025 hold for Houston's economy? Patrick Jankowski of the Greater Houston Partnership shares his annual economic outlook.Also this hour: We get the latest on efforts to address the problem of children having to cross railroad tracks to get to school after an HISD student was killed doing so this week.Then, the Bayou City’s vibrant restaurant scene has built up over the years in no small part due to the rise of a generation of talented area chefs. Many of them have spent

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The week in politics (Dec. 11, 2024)

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2024/12/11

On Wednesday's show: From the news that Tilman Fertitta could become the next ambassador to Italy, to a judge throwing out The Onion’s purchase of Infowars, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: The social media landscape has been changing lately as folks shift to and from X, BlueSky, Mastodon, Threads, and so on. Have we reached social media platform overload? How do the messages we receive vary in subject matter, tone, and intention, depending on the

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Regulating short-term rentals (Dec. 10, 2024)

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2024/12/10

On Tuesday's show: Houston City Council is considering potential regulations for short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. News 88.7 reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh explains what they're discussing.Also this hour: The Texans’ Aziz Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his blow to the head of sliding quarterback Trevor Lawrence. It came the same week a new study was released finding longer ice hockey careers may increase the risks of developing CTE. Some point to the need for better athletic

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Cost of homeowners insurance (Dec. 9, 2024)

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2024/12/09

On Monday's show: A year-long saga involving a former Superintendent at Fort Bend ISD appears headed to court. We learn why Dr. Christie Whitbeck is suing members of the district board.Also this hour: We discuss the growing challenge -- and expense -- of getting homeowners insurance in Greater Houston.Then Carol Burton from Urban Harvest answers questions about gardening.And we discuss the Rockets' recent struggles on the road and get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke, how writes for

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