‘Movies Houstonians Love’ celebrates the 1944 musical ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’
Khori Dastoor of the Houston Grand Opera discusses why the musical means so much to her and why she chose it for the long-running series at the MFAH.
View ArticleThe week in politics (March 20, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Then, entomologist Erin Mills joins us to talk about insects and bugs. And as interest in pickleball grows, so...
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: ‘Chaotic’ court rulings create confusion over the fate of SB4
Houston Matters discusses how the controversial Texas immigration enforcement law was on again -- then off again -- in a matter of hours Tuesday along with all the other recent developments in politics...
View ArticlePower and reach of Harris County constables (March 21, 2024)
On Thursday's show: A new investigation from the Houston Chronicle examines the growing number and power of Harris County constables. We learn what their reporting found and why it matters. Plus, we...
View ArticleWhat the new Chair of Houston METRO has to say about future plans for the...
Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock is the first Hispanic woman to hold the position.
View ArticleBlue Bell’s new St. Louis-inspired flavor: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
View ArticleHISD reverses course on principal evaluations (March 22, 2024)
On Friday's show: We get an update on a dramatic 24 hours for HISD and a board meeting that extended into the early morning hours. And writer Tiffany Jewell discusses her book, "Everything I Learned...
View ArticleGuidance for doctors on exceptions to the Texas abortion law (March 25, 2024)
On Monday's show: The Texas Medical Board has published guidance for doctors about how to define what constitutes a medical exception under the state’s strict abortion ban. We learn what that guidance...
View ArticleConsumer Tech: DOJ sues Apple, Comcast expands fiber, and predictions for the...
Houston Matters discusses those and other developments in consumer technology with columnist Dwight Silverman.
View ArticleSports: The Coogs advance to the Sweet 16, while MLB star Shohei Ohtani is...
Houston Matters recaps Sunday night's game and discusses the growing prevalence of gambling in professional sports.
View ArticleHydrogen’s role in the energy transition (March 26, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We discusAnd we meet the founders of a Houston record label aiming to elevate the voices of Black country artists.
View ArticleThe week in politics (March 27, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: From the deal struck by Ken Paxton to avoid a trial, to the latest on former Pres. Trump's legal battles, we discuss recent developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we...
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Seeking the latest on politics? It’s probably in a courtroom.
Houston Matters discusses a number of political developments with ties to court proceedings -- along with other stories -- in our weekly roundup.
View ArticleOpening Day for the Astros (March 28, 2024)
On Thursday's show: It’s Opening Day. We preview the Astros' 2024 regular season. Then, we hear some odd stories from the Minor League baseball in Houston and Texas over the years. And we examine how...
View ArticleAstros Opening Day: New season, new manager — same high expectations
The Houston Astros open their 2024 season at home against the Yankees, seeking to extend nearly a decade of success.
View Article3 wild stories from Houston’s Minor League baseball past
From a triple play where no players ever touched the ball, to a team essentially adopting an orphaned child, baseball broadcaster Tim Hagerty shares some of the wildest stories from Minor League...
View Article‘Yellowstone’ actor booted off a Houston flight: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of...
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
View ArticlePort of Houston safety (March 29, 2024)
On Friday's show: In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse, we learn about measures being taken to make the Port of Houston safer. Then, we discuss the future of in vitro fertilization in...
View ArticleHouston pet peeves (April 1, 2024)
On Monday's show: We learn why rapper Travis Scott wants to be removed from a lawsuit against numerous parties connected to the deaths at the 2021 Astroworld Music Festival. And listeners share their...
View ArticleHouston immigrant stories (April 2, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We talk with author Leah Lax about her new book, "Not From Here: The Song of America," which features stories about her Jewish roots interwoven with immigrant accounts of coming to...
View Article