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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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49:59

ICE ordinance revised (April 23, 2026)

Houston Matters ·

2026/04/23

On Thursday's show: In a 13-4 vote, the Houston City Council revised a measure intended to limit the police department's coordination with federal immigration enforcement. We learn what has changed about the ordiance directing how HPD officers should interact with ICE agents.And we contemplate whom the Texans might select in today's NFL draft.Also this hour: We discuss Discovery Sands, a controversial development project that would neighbor Jamaica Beach on the island's west end.Then, we learn about

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49:45

The week in politics (April 22, 2026)

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2026/04/22

On Wednesday's show: From U.S. talks with Iran, to the City Council contemplating police interaction with ICE, to another Trump cabinet departure and beyond, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Ahead of a screening Saturday of the documentary Spacewoman, which is followed by a Q&A with the film's subject, retired astronaut Eileen Collins, we revisit a conversation we had with Collins, the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft.And

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49:46

Week of stormy weather (April 21, 2026)

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2026/04/21

On Tuesday's show: Fresh off of a weekend of localized flooding and a big drop in temperatures, Houston faces another week of stormy weather. Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard joins us for a forecast.And, after nearly fifteen years at the helm of Apple, its CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, and the man replacing him is taking the reins just as Apple's biggest AI bets are on the line. We learn what it means for the company and for Houston.Also this hour: In the 20th century, three Houston

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49:34

Texas Medical Board sanctions doctors (April 20, 2026)

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2026/04/20

On Monday's show: We learn why the Texas Medical Board sanctioned three doctors for delaying care of two pregnant women, which the state board says contributed to their deaths, as reported by Pro Publica.Also this hour: We revisit a conversation with actor George Takei, who shared his family’s experiences with Japanese-American internment during World War II.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.And, we get an update on the Rockets' playoff series with the

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45:56

Final World Cup preparations (April 17, 2026)

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2026/04/17

On Friday's Houston Matters: Houston City Council's consideration of a repeal of a recent ordinance that updates how the Houston Police Department interacts with ICE has been postponed until next week. But Harris County Commissioners Court held its own discussion about such policies for county law enforcement. We learn more from Houston Public Media's Sarah Grunau.Then, FIFA officials are in town this week to do final inspections and approve the city of Houston’s preparations for the World Cup. We

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44:12

How Houston Ended Up Segregated (April 16, 2026)

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2026/04/16

On Thursday's show: We learn what is taking place at the annual NRA Convention April 16-19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.Also this hour: We take a closer look at how and why segregation has become a permanent feature in our cities and how the promise of the 1940s through the 60s in Houston actually were periods that allowed racism to persist behind an illusion of progress. Those are subjects addressed in the book, Houston and the Permanence of Segregation. We talk with its author David

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49:45

The week in politics (April 15, 2026)

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2026/04/15

On Wednesday's show: From the latest on the war with Iran, to sexual misconduct scandals and resignations, to President Trump clashing with Pope Leo XIV, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: What if the story of Eden isn’t just about the past but about the African-American experience today? We talk with artist Clarence Heyward about his new exhibit at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, which reimagines paradise, exile, and hope through a

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50:26

Fort Bend County’s new leader (April 14, 2026)

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2026/04/14

On Tuesday's show: Fort Bend County’s new chief executive was sworn in Monday. We learn more about County Judge Daniel Wong, a former Sugar Land city council member who was appointed to the position after K.P. George was removed from office last week.And we learn about some of the reaction to Houston City Council’s passage of a revised HPD policy for interacting with ICE.Also this hour: Houston’s social scene quite often revolves around alcohol. But what if connection didn’t require a drink? We

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50:00

What’s next for Artemis (April 13, 2026)

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2026/04/13

On Monday's show: We discuss what we learned from the Artemis II mission, what's ahead for future Artemis missions, and how the mission moved us closer to establishing more permanent operations on the moon — and potentially going to Mars someday.Also this hour: Gardening expert Meg Tapp will answer listener questions. And we preview the Rockets' first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs.Watch

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50:14

Artemis II returning home (April 10, 2026)

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2026/04/10

On Friday's show: We preview this evening's planned re-entry and splashdown of the Artemis II astronauts. Houston Public Media will offer live coverage of the crew's splashdown beginning around 6:45 p.m. on News 88.7 and on YouTube.Also this hour: We find out how the water crisis in Corpus Christi has led many municipalities in the region to rush to pump water from aquifers in order to try and avert their own disasters.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we learn how

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50:25

Limiting HPD’s cooperation with ICE (April 9, 2026)

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2026/04/09

On Thursday's show: Houston City Council has approved a proposal to limit Houston police officers' cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Councilmember Alejandra Salinas joins us to discuss the details and why she supported the measure.Also this hour: From changing trends to pleasing customers and thin profit margins, running a restaurant has never been easy. But is it even harder these days with on-again/off-again tariffs and rising costs? We talk it over with some folks in

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50:00

The week in politics (April 8, 2026)

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2026/04/08

On Wednesday's show: Just hours before a deadline President Trump had set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread destruction, the United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, set to begin immediately and lasting two weeks. We consider what might happen next and examine what the president has been saying and doing regarding Iran as we discuss the latest developments in politics.Also this hour: We learn about Camp Kangaroo, which helps children who are grieving the loss of

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50:00

Artemis II makes history (April 7, 2026)

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2026/04/07

On Tuesday's show: Artemis II astronauts had an historic day Monday, conducting their lunar fly-by and traveling farther from earth than any other humans. We learn more about what they achieved.And we learn about HISD's plans to expand Superintendent Mike Miles' New Education System to nine more campuses.Also this hour: A handful of local breweries have closed across Houston in recent years. What are some of the market factors that are causing that? Has the craft beer bubble burst? Are people

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49:59

Houston pet peeves (April 6, 2026)

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2026/04/06

On Monday's show: After nearly 50 years in publication, the Fort Bend Star is closing down. This is the second community newspaper in recent weeks in Greater Houston to announce it was ceasing operations after The Leader ended publication in March after more than 70 years. Meanwhile, a company purchased the magazine Houstonia and laid off numerous editorial positions. We discuss these stories and what they mean for local journalism in the region.Also this hour: We offer listeners a chance to vent

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52:52

Texas Killing Fields update (April 3, 2026)

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2026/04/03

On Friday's show: We get the latest on the Artemis II mission as it continues into its second full day.Also this hour: From the recent death of a man law enforcement believed was connected to the murders of several Houston-area women, to the indictment this week of his longtime friend for his alleged involvement, we make sense of a flood of new developments in some murder cases that have sat unsolved for decades and are considered part of the so-called "Texas Killing Fields."Then, from a hoax

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50:10

Artemis II launches (April 2, 2026)

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2026/04/02

On Thursday's show: NASA's historic Artemis II mission launched successfully, lifting off at 5.35 p.m. Central Time Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. We learn what's next for the mission and the role Houston’s Johnson Space Center will play.Also this hour: We consider the experiences of youth transitioning out of the foster care system.Then, a dermatologist offers advice on how to take care of your skin as many of us are spending more time outdoors.And we get to

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49:30

The week in politics (April 1, 2026)

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2026/04/01

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, local food writers talk about some restaurants worth taking a short trip outside Houston to try.And a unique company in The Woodlands called Othram used DNA to identify a suspect in the 1990 "Lovers Lane" murders in Houston. We revisit a conversation about how they do that work.Watch

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Heat in Texas prisons (March 31, 2026)

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2026/03/31

On Tuesday's show: A federal trial underway this week could force Texas to air condition its prisons, where temperatures routinely top 90 degrees and inmates have died from the heat. Reporter Bayliss Wagner provides details.Also this hour: We talk about science fairs and how they can potentially influence the careers of their student participants.Then, while the weather in Houston has been pretty nice lately, we all know heat is coming. And that means running our air conditioners more. So, how can

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50:30

AI and creativity (March 30, 2026)

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2026/03/30

On Monday's show: A number of No Kings protests took place in the region over the weekend. We learn what took place. And as the partial government shutdown enters its 45th day, we get an update on airport security wait times at Bush Airport.Also this hour: New research suggests AI can be helpful during the creative process. We ask a few Houston area creatives what they think.Then, as NASA prepares to launch Artemis II this week, taking humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo

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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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