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Ken Burns on ‘The American Revolution’ (Nov. 14, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:31 +0000

On Friday's show: A new survey from Texas Southern University examines which racial and socio-economic groups are most aware of the state's new school voucher program and which are most in support of it, with some surprising results.Also this hour: Fil...

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Science YouTuber Hank Green (Nov. 13, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:33 +0000

On Thursday's show: We hear what some local businesses connected to the hemp industry have to say about the component of the proposed government spending bill that could ban almost all THC-containing hemp products nationwide. Also this hour: We discuss...

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The week in politics (Nov. 12, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:02 +0000

On Wednesday's show: The federal government shutdown could end as soon as tonight. Did it accomplish anything? We consider that question and what the Senate deal, if passed by the House, could do to the burgeoning hemp industry in Texas and all the oth...

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Houston’s top public schools (Nov. 11, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:31 +0000

On Tuesday's show: Children at Risk has released its annual list of the top public schools in Houston. The organization's CEO, Bob Sanborn, walks us through the rankings.Also this hour: Houstonians played a big role in the Gemini missions, which were s...

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Up-and-down temperatures (Nov. 10, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:00:02 +0000

On Monday's show: Houstonians woke up to a chill in the air this morning, and it will be back with us overnight. Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard joins us to discuss our wild swings in temperatures.Also this hour: Today is the 250th anniv...

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Shifting school board politics (Nov. 7, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:02 +0000

On Friday's show: After elections this week, we take a closer look at the shifting politics of school boards with the help of Houston Chronicle reporter Elizabeth Sander, who has been covering the politics of suburban school districts over the last yea...

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‘Civility ordinance’ in EaDo (Nov. 6, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:30 +0000

On Thursday's show: Houston City Council is considering a measure that would effectively prohibit homeless people from sidewalks in a sprawling area around a new homeless services center in the East Downtown neighborhood. The addition of a new zone to ...

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Houston election results (Nov. 5, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:27 +0000

On Wednesday's show: On Election Day, Democrats won high-profile races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, while back here in Houston, closely watched races for Congress and Houston City Council are headed to runoffs. We discuss election results and...

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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (Nov. 4, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:58 +0000

On Tuesday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss issues facing the state's largest school district, from addressing food insecurity among students as SNAP benefits end amid the federal government shutdown, to kids reading books in ...

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Houston pet peeves (Nov. 3, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:59 +0000

On Monday's show: We learn about renewed efforts in Texas to mine for minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips, or military technology.Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our cit...

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How development happens in flood plains (Oct. 31, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:05 +0000

On Friday's show: Houston has seen explosive growth over the past decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections between development in the flood plain and donations to political campaigns....

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Teaching civics in school (Oct. 30, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:56 +0000

On Thursday's show: We learn about a controversy brewing in Fort Bend County as some county leaders circumnavigate the authority of the country attorney.Also this hour: A recent policy brief from the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy...

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The week in politics (Oct. 29, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:52 +0000

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour:Houston Chronicle reporter Andrea Ball joins us to discuss the ripple effects of one of Houston’s largest megachurches rewriting its rulebook, shif...

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Burden of rising electricity bills (Oct. 28, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:50 +0000

On Tuesday's show: Think your electricity bill has been high lately? You might be surprised by how much some of your fellow Texans say they’re being charged for power, month to month. We examine the findings from a new survey on the financial strain en...

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Beef over Texas beef (Oct. 27, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:40 +0000

On Monday's show: The Trump administration recently announced it would quadruple Argentine beef imports to lower grocery prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers and Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller. But he is pushing an alternative p...

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Polk Street closure (Oct. 24, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:00:29 +0000

On Friday's show: We get an update on controversial plans to close a two-block section of Polk Street as a part of the $2 billion expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.Also this hour: Children's author Kate DiCamillo talks about how teache...

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Shutdown threatens SNAP benefits (Oct. 23, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:33 +0000

On Thursday's show: As the federal government shutdown hits its third week, one looming effect is the possibility that SNAP benefits could stop in November. With millions of Americans at risk of going hungry, we talk with Brian Greene, CEO of Houston F...

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Shutdown threatens SNAP benefits (Oct. 23, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:33 +0000

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The week in politics (Oct. 22, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:46 +0000

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We learn about fentanyl and other substance use trends in the county from Harris County Public Health.And a new play at The Ensemble Theatre calle...

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Whitmire’s approach to Trump (Oct. 21, 2025)

Michael Hagerty — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:21 +0000

On Tuesday's show: Over the weekend, the New York Times ran a profile on Houston Mayor John Whitmire, highlighting his approach to dealing with President Donald Trump. In the article, Whitmire, a Democrat, suggested his city is in less turmoil than oth...

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