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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

Jones Hall renovations (Oct. 10, 2024)

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2024/10/10

On Thursday's show: We meet Bryan Brown, the new president of the Energy Corridor District.Also this hour: We talk with Frank Lorenzo, the former CEO of Continental Airlines, which was based in Houston, about his new memoir. It's called Flying for Peanuts: Tough Deals, Steep Bargains, and Revolution in the Skies.And we tour the latest renovations at Jones Hall.

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The week in politics (Oct. 9, 2024)

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2024/10/09

On Wednesday's show: We talk to meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.And former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of felony murder for his role in the Harding Street drug raid in 2019. Reporter Lucio Vasquez gives us the details.Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Then, we meet Houstonian Marcus Bridgewater, the

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49:30

Cy-Fair pedestrian safety (Oct. 8, 2024)

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2024/10/08

On Tuesday's show: Have budget cuts affecting how kids get to and from school at Cy-Fair ISD contributed to recent accidents?Also this hour: We talk with Dean Gladden, the managing director of The Alley Theatre, who has just announced he’s retiring in June.Then, we talk with some people who participated in last week’s Week Without Driving challenge and learn what it says about mobility in the Houston area.Plus, Chef Chris Shepherd tells us about his love for the animated film Ratatouille, which he’s

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50:10

Houston’s flood resiliency (Oct. 7, 2024)

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2024/10/07

On Monday's show: In the aftermath of Helene's destruction in the southeast, we get an update on efforts to improve Houston's flood resiliency from Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of the Harris County Flood control District.Also this hour: We offer Houstonians their monthly opportunity to vent about their pet peeves.And we consider how next year's Astros team might look different after their early playoff exit and recap the Texans game against the Bills with the help of Jeff Balke.

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Actor George Takei (Oct. 4, 2024)

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2024/10/04

On Friday's show: Former HPD officer Gerald Goines on Thursday had an apparent medical episode in his chair during closing remarks of the sentencing phase of his murder trial. As a result, the proceedings were delayed for the day. Lucio Vasquez updates us on the situation and the trial.Also this hour: Actor George Takei of Star Trek fame talks about his career and the concert in Houston on Saturday he's involved in where he'll tell his family's story of forced internment during World War II.Then,

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50:00

Hate crime reporting (Oct. 3, 2024)

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2024/10/03

On Thursday's show: A third of Harris County residents have faced a hate crime, but most of them don’t report it, according to a new study from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. We find out why and dive a little deeper into the study's findings.Also this hour: A new book examines whether a particular golf ball was ever on the moon with astronaut Alan Shepard, who famously hit a couple of golf balls on the lunar surface. But, more importantly, it tells the story of the friendship

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49:55

The week in politics (Oct. 2, 2024)

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2024/10/02

On Wednesday's show: We get reaction to the vice presidential debate and 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 talk about their favorite food trucks, pop-ups, and farmers market vendors that have expanded to brick-and-mortar stores.And, with the Astros back in the playoffs, we revisit the long-lost story behind their famous rainbow uniforms.

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49:40

Helene’s lessons for Houston (Oct. 1, 2024)

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2024/10/01

On Tuesday's show: It may be weeks before we fully know how much damage Helene caused in the southeastern United States, but we have an idea, because Houston has had its own history with previously unprecedented storms. We discuss how Houstonians can help and ponder the lessons Houston can learn from this disaster with Angela Blanchard, chief recovery and resilience officer for the City of Houston, who’s been through her share of storms and disaster recovery efforts.Also this hour: A new book from

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49:43

Bible-infused curricula in public schools (Sept. 30,...

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2024/09/30

On Monday's show: A decision will be made in the coming weeks over controversial proposed Bible-infused curricula for elementary students in Texas public schools. We learn why, ahead of the Jewish new year, a local Jewish organization is joining growing calls for the state board of education to reject the plan.MORE: Submit public comments on the curriculaAlso this hour: Storms aren't the only threat to the sustainability of the Texas power grid. We learn about the demand for energy from data farms

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49:20

Houston’s next big landmark (Sept. 27, 2024)

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2024/09/27

On Friday's show: Hurricane Helene is causing dramatic storm surge, flooding, wind damage, and widespread power outages across the southeastern United State. We ask Houston’s own meteorologist Matt Lanza from Space City Weather and The Eyewall about the latest and what this storm could have done to us had it come to Houston.And we learn about the indictment of Fort Bend County Judge KP George.Also this hour: We still have the shell of the Astrodome, but does Houston need a new "big honkin' thing" --

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Gerald Goines found guilty (Sept. 26, 2024)

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2024/09/26

On Thursday's show: Former Houston officer Gerald Goines has been found guilty of felony murder for his role in a botched drug raid on Harding Street in 2019. We check in with reporter Lucio Vasquez, who's been covering the trial.Also this hour: We get an update on rumors of efforts to bring an NHL team to Houston.Then, in this month's installment of The Bigger Picture, we discuss a new film called My Old Ass and what it has to say about growing up and getting older.And we visit an art exhibit by

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50:57

The week in politics (Sept. 25, 2024)

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2024/09/25

On Wednesday's show: From allegations around Fort Bend County Judge KP George, to Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff's fundraising swing through Texas and the latest on the presidential race, we discuss recent developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Houston is a very noisy place. There's thumping bass from nightclubs, drag racers peeling down the highway, planes zooming overhead, honking horns, leaf blowers, and construction sites. Yeesh. So, how bad is noise pollution here --

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50:28

What happens if Port of Houston workers strike?...

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2024/09/24

On Tuesday's show: A workers' strike is looming at the Port of Houston. We consider the ramifications it could have on shipping and elsewhere.Also this hour: As we get closer to the election, we consider how to know what polls to trust.Then, space writer Eric Berger discusses his new book, Reentry, which tells the story of how SpaceX developed its Falcon 9 rocket and how that changed space travel forever.And we revisit a conversation about faith and science with Rice University English professor

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50:08

Environmental regulations and Houston communities...

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2024/09/23

On Monday's show: We talk with reporter Natalie Weber about a developing story in Fort Bend County involving potential criminal activity among elected officials, including County Judge KP George.Also this hour: We discuss how environmental regulations affect Houston neighborhoods and whether they are enough to protect us from harmful effects.Then, columnist Dwight Silverman discusses recent developments in consumer technology.And we talk about the weekend for the Houston Texans and Houston Astros

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The ethics of AI (Sept 20, 2024)

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2024/09/20

On Friday's show: Houston City Council member Mario Castillo discusses the city’s budget and whether it will follow Harris County’s lead and approve a property tax increase.Also this hour: A gun reform initiative is using AI to generate voicemails from people killed by gun violence. We discuss the ethical questions using such technology raises.Then, our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week, including a winning lottery ticket going unclaimed and a Houston woman pleading

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Differing opinions on reparations (Sept. 19, 2024)

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2024/09/19

On Thursday's show: We get some updates on several stories happening in Fort Bend County, including Fort Bend ISD considering a formalized agreement with the nonprofit Friends of the Sugar Land 95 to access more funding for a memorial project, and a Sugar Land temple is increasing its security measures after backlash over a new religious statue.Also this hour: Polls show Americans are still mostly opposed to the idea of financial reparations for the descendants of slaves. With that in mind, we hear

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49:52

The week in politics (Sept. 18, 2024)

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2024/09/18

On Wednesday's show: We discuss Mayor John Whitmire’s State of the City address. Then we learn about a lawsuit against a fertility clinic over in vitro fertilization.Also this hour: From the mayor's State of the City address, to a growing field in the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, we discuss developments in local, state, and national politics, in our weekly roundup.We discuss the SCOPE Act, a new law that went into effect this month aimed at preventing Texas children from

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49:17

Pipeline fire and air quality (Sept. 17, 2024)

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2024/09/17

On Tuesday's show: The Energy Transfer pipeline fire in La Porte near Deer Park has continued burning this morning, though it’s diminished. We get the very latest on the situation and discuss how it might be affecting air quality.And Houston Chronicle reporters outline a stark decline in high-speed police chases over the last year since HPD changed its policy on them.Also this hour: We learn about the University of Houston’s role in an effort to develop better, longer-lasting batteries, which is a

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50:07

Muggy heat returns (Sept. 16, 2024)

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2024/09/16

Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM or listen online. Join the discussion at 713-440-8870, talk@houstonmatters.org or @HoustonMatters.On Monday's show: Fall is supposed to begin on Sunday, but it sure doesn’t feel like it here. We learn why from Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.Also this hour: Author Mary Ellen Curtin reflects on the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan, the Houston native who was the first Black woman from the South to serve in Congress. Jordan is the subject

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49:18

Suburban population boom (Sept. 13, 2024)

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2024/09/13

On Friday's show: Houston's suburbs continue to boom while the population of the city itself has remained flat in recent years, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. We take a closer look at what the numbers have to tell us about our region's growth.Also this hour: An area drive-in theater rolls its final credits. Our panel of “non-experts” weighs in on that story and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.Then Houston-area film critic Joe Leydon remembers his favorite James Earl

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