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Respect for Child Survivors Act (Jan. 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:53 +0000

On Friday's show: We learn about the recently passed Respect for Child Survivors Act, which aims to change the way child victims are treated during FBI investigations into human trafficking or child abuse claims.
Also this hour: We discuss how we ...

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Violent crime numbers (Jan. 12, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:24 +0000

On Thursday's show: Violent crime is on the decline, according to recent data Houston Police Chief Troy Finner cited Wednesday. Is that true, and, if so, how much of this is due to actual reform measures?
Also this hour: A musician sued the city o...

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Houston traffic congestion (Jan. 11, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:00:57 +0000

On Wednesday's show: The Federal Aviation Administration says normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the country after it halted all domestic air traffic when its real-time “Notice to Air Missions” reporting system went down. ...

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Latest COVID subvariant (Jan. 10, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:00:13 +0000

On Tuesday's show: What you need to know about the newest COVID-19 subvariant and how it's affecting Houston.
And we learn what life in the communities along the Interstate 10 corridor have to tell us about the future issues the rest of the natio...

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Texas Legislature preview (Jan. 9, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:16 +0000

On Monday's show: We preview the 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature, which begins Tuesday.
Also this hour: A new University of Houston study suggests bitterness over COVID-related layoffs early in the pandemic is keeping hospitality wor...

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Mealer contesting election (Jan. 6, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:52 +0000

On Friday's show: Former Republican candidate for Harris County Judge, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, announced she will formally contest the results of the November election. We learn why she's made this announcement now, two months after she conced...

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Saving frozen plants (Jan. 5, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:17 +0000

On Thursday's show: Texas teens will now need parents’ permission to get birth control at federally funded clinics after a court ruling late last month. And the FDA is expanding access to the abortion pill, allowing retail pharmacies to sell the dr...

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Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:50 +0000

On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Greater Houston's GDP grew at a significantly lower rate than the rest of the nation. Some suggest this slow economic growth is due to the region’s reliance on the oil and gas industry, which perform...

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Southwest’s cancelled flight debacle (Jan. 3, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:33 +0000

On Tuesday's show: We reflect on Southwest Airline's massive flight cancellation over the holidays, the fallout from which is still ongoing for some travelers. What went wrong, and how might it hurt the airline?
Also this hour: We begin a week-lon...

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Southwest’s cancelled flight debacle (Jan. 3, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:00:33 +0000

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Comedy special at the heart of death penalty appeal (Jan. 2, 2023)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:00:11 +0000

On Monday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court this week will consider whether to take up a Texas case regarding whether footage from a comedy special taped inside a jail should have been shown to jurors who subsequently gave a convicted murderer the dea...

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Chilly weather, and Rep. Al Green (Dec. 20, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:04 +0000

On Tuesday's show: With chilly weather headed to Greater Houston later this week, are we confident the power grid will hold up?
And Houston Congressman Al Green discusses issues affecting the region and answers listener questions.
Also this hour...

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Special needs program at T.H. Rogers School (Dec. 19, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:46 +0000

On Monday's show: We learn the latest on a program for special needs students at T.H. Rogers School. HISD announced last week it was pausing plans to relocate students who utilized the program. News 88.7 reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh gives us an u...

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Inflation’s effect on rural hospitals (Dec. 16, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:58 +0000

On Friday's show: We learn how inflation is making it hard for rural hospitals in Texas to stay open.
Also this hour: With the recent return of NASA's Artemis 1 mission to the moon, Houstonians share their memories of the first moon landing in 196...

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The Houston economy (Dec. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:00:35 +0000

On Thursday's show: We discuss what economic indicators and trends signal not just about the economy nationwide but what we’re seeing here in Houston when we shop, get gas, and live our lives.
Also this hour: On this date in 1791, the Bill of Rig...

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The year in politics (Dec. 14, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:59 +0000

On Wednesday's show: We look back at the year in politics and then look ahead to what will be a fascinating and active 2023 in the political world.
And we hear some of your fellow Houstonians’ favorite holiday songs in our Houston Matters Holiday ...

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COVID and youth mental health (Dec. 13, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:14 +0000

On Tuesday's show: The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that scientists have for the first time ever produced a fusion reaction that creates a net gain in energy. We learn what it means for the planet and for the energy capital of the world....

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What Artemis I taught us (Dec. 12, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:02 +0000

On Monday's show: NASA's Artemis I mission returned to Earth Sunday. We discuss how the mission went and what was learned from it.
And the Center for Houston’s Future has just released a report on health care in Greater Houston. We take a closer l...

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Houston economic forecast (Dec. 9, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:38 +0000

On Friday's show: The Greater Houston Partnership outlines Houston’s economic forecast for 2023.
Also this hour: We discuss the challenges people face getting jobs once they’re released from prison.
Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The...

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Brittney Griner released (Dec. 8, 2022)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:00:58 +0000

On Thursday's show: Houston native Brittney Griner is free as part of a one-for-one prison exchange between the United States and Russia. We discuss what we know about Griner’s release and whether the prisoner the United States released is a steep...

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