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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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50:17

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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49:29

Efforts to ban THC sales (Dec. 6, 2024)

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2024/12/06

On Friday's show: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he'll press for a statewide ban on sales of all consumable THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products in the 2025 legislative session. We learn more about what Patrick has deemed one of his top priorities for the regular session.Also this hour: How challenging is it to live in a big, noisy city when you're dealing with hearing loss?Then, from the return of Enron (sort of), to more driverless cars hitting Houston streets, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad,

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50:28

Environmental oversight of TxDOT (Dec. 5, 2024)

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2024/12/05

On Thursday's show: We get updates on some stories related to Houston city government, including the city retaining the ability to invest public funds in Israeli bonds after the city council did not take up an amendment to change the city's investment policy.Also this hour: TxDOT wants to continue to oversee its own compliance with environmental policy, and critics say this gives them unchecked authority to approve unpopular projects. We get some perspective on the matter.Then, we visit an exhibit

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50:16

The week in politics (Dec. 4, 2024)

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2024/12/04

On Wednesday's show: We get reaction to President Joe Biden pardoning his son, President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the FBI, and other 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 new restaurants that have opened in the past year.And there are many different ways we all experience the holiday season, depending on what’s going on in our lives. A new play illustrates some of them. We learn

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Sex therapist Emily Jamea (Dec. 3, 2024)

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2024/12/03

On Tuesday's show: Everyone wants our money right now. Black Friday gives way to Small Business Saturday, which gives way to Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. Barbara Stewart from the University of Houston joins us to examine how those major events in the retail calendar went this year and how Americans' shopping habits are changing of late.Also this hour: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provided $1.9 trillion in stimulus for the nation as we tried to dig out from the economic effects of

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49:20

Abortion bans and preventable deaths (Dec. 2, 2024)

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2024/12/02

On Monday's show: An investigative series from ProPublica called The Life of the Mother examines how abortion bans after the overturn of Roe v. Wade have led to preventable deaths.Also this hour: We offer listeners their monthly chance to vent their pet peeves about life in Greater Houston. You can share yours now at talk@houstonmatters.org.And the Texans held on to beat Jacksonville Sunday, but most people weren't talking about the win. Jeff Balke discusses the controversial hit by Texans defender

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51:03

The week in politics (Nov. 27, 2024)

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2024/11/27

On Wednesday's show: President-elect Donald Trump is threatening Canada and Mexico with tariffs, and the State of Texas is identifying property to make available to the incoming Trump administration to use for potential mass deportations. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Bigger Picture, we examine the themes and questions about religion explored in the film Heretic.And Archaeology Now Houston recently

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Interviews we’re thankful for (Nov. 26, 2024)

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2024/11/26

On Tuesday's show: Once a year, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the Houston Matters team gives thanks to you for listening and supporting this program and to each other for the work we’ve done this year.Today, the tradition continues as we revisit interviews and segments from the past year that members of the team found especially enjoyable. That includes conversations with actors George Takei and Joe Pantoliano.Plus, we get a history lesson about Pullman Porters, we learn about a short film

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49:53

Houston holiday travel (Nov. 25, 2024)

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2024/11/25

On Monday's show: Some 80 million Americans are expected to travel this week. Whether you’re driving or flying in and out of Houston, we have all you need to know before you go as we check in with Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for the Houston Airport System.Also this hour: On what’s traditionally the biggest travel week of the year, we welcome your questions and comments about the rules of the road for local law enforcement. Whatever you want to know about how we’re actually supposed to drive

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49:47

Mayor’s plan for homelessness (Nov. 22, 2024)

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2024/11/22

On Friday's show: Mayor John Whitmire has announced a new push "to end homelessness." The plan calls for increased local funding and more collaboration between the city and county. Whitmire also wants to make it illegal to sleep in public spaces. We learn what all the plan entails.Also this hour: From a lawsuit over off-duty officers carrying weapons in some area hospitals, to a new baby elephant at the Houston Zoo, our panel of non-experts contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And

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Bible-infused curriculum (Nov. 21, 2024)

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2024/11/21

On Thursday's show: The State Board of Education is poised to vote on optional Bible-infused curriculum for Texas public elementary schools on Friday. We discuss whether it will be approved and whether it's constitutional.Also this hour: We find out how the cruise ship industry is faring along the Gulf Coast.Then, new public artwork on display at Discovery Green is part of Art Lab, a new mentorship program helping Houston-area artists learn how to create and install public art.And we learn about the

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50:28

The week in politics (Nov. 20, 2024)

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2024/11/20

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, including the latest on President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations.Also this hour: The Battleship Texas Foundation gives us an update on efforts to establish a new, permanent home for the famous ship and museum.And comedian Lewis Black, America’s ranter-in-chief, is coming around for one final standup performance here on Friday night, part of his “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road” tour. We share some

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49:30

Houston’s indigenous name (Nov. 19, 2024)

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2024/11/19

On Tuesday's show: What will HISD do now that no new bond money is coming? The district’s state-appointed board of managers has been mulling over options to pivot after voters this month rejected a massive bond proposal for school upgrades. The board also heard an earful from parents last week about what motivated that rejection. We talk it over with with Houston Public Media’s Adam Zuvanich.Also this hour: We learn how indigenous groups are resurrecting their people’s ancient names for geographic

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50:05

Immigrants groups prepare for Trump (Nov. 18, 2024)

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2024/11/18

On Monday's show: With Republicans poised to take control of the White House and both houses of Congress in January, and President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, it’s reasonable to assume immigration policy is about to change and could have a profound impact on a lot of Houstonians. We learn how Houston-area immigrant rights organizations are preparing.Also this hour: The city of Houston grew for a long time without zoning. But as more people move outside the city limits to

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49:39

Beryl’s effect on the coast (Nov. 15, 2024)

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2024/11/15

On Friday's show: Remember how Sen. Ted Cruz was supposed to be in a tough re-election race? The Texas Tribune’s Jasper Scherer joins us to share why Cruz’s campaign believes the senator ultimately won so easily and what it may signal for Cruz’s future prospects in the Senate and possibly, someday, the White House.Also this hour: We learn how Hurricane Beryl affected the Texas coast.Then, from Michelin Guide restaurant honors, to a ride-sharing service featuring armed drivers, this week’s panel of

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49:44

Latest proposal for the Astrodome (Nov. 14, 2024)

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2024/11/14

On Thursday's show: The Astrodome Conservancy, a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation of the one-time "Eighth Wonder of the World," has unveiled a $1 billion redevelopment concept for the Dome. We find out what the plan calls for, who would pay for it, who needs to buy in, and what may set the idea apart from past proposals for the Astrodome.Also this hour: We discuss how physical media, such as vinyl records, DVDs, and books may be in a state of decline and renaissance all at the same

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48:53

Houstonians on their quality of life (Nov. 13, 2024)

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2024/11/13

On Wednesday's show: A recent survey asked Houstonians about their quality of life here. The question came from us here at Houston Matters, and we learn what they had to say.Also this hour: We discuss some of the names already made public as likely members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration along with other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Then, in the latest installment of The Full Menu, Houston food writers share some of their favorite area restaurants to visit

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49:40

An engineer’s ideas for ‘Fixing America’ (Nov. 12, 2024)

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2024/11/12

On Tuesday's show: It’s been five years since the state funded free, full-day pre-K programs. So, how’s it going? We learn what new reports say about enrollment in and the evaluation of Houston-area pre-K instruction.Also this hour: We talk with Houston engineer William Taggart, who says he knows how to fix the country's problems, which he outlines in his new book, Fixing America: An Engineer’s Solution to our Social, Cultural, and Political Problems.Then, earlier this month, we heard from HISD

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Previewing the next legislature (Nov. 11, 2024)

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2024/11/11

On Monday's show: Last week’s election doesn’t just mean a GOP sweep of Congress and the White House. Hardline Republicans gained seats in an even more conservative Texas House. We learn what that further shift right means for the next Texas legislative session.Also this hour: On this Veterans Day, we learn about services provided by the Houston VA.Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers listeners’ gardening questions.And Jeff Balke updates us on Houston sports.

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49:43

Changes in city leadership (Nov. 8, 2024)

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2024/11/08

On Friday's show: While we’ve all understandably been fixated on election news this week, there’s actual governing going on, too. Dominic Anthony Walsh joins us with the latest on some leadership changes at Houston City Hall.Also this hour: From Elon Musk seemingly discovering Harris County exists on election day, to someone buying a dime for $500,000, our non-experts weigh in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And true crime podcasts are very popular. We meet the hosts of the Sistas Who

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