Tracking Tropical Storm Francine (Sept. 10, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: As Tropical Storm Francine continues to travel up the Gulf Coast, we share the latest information on the storm, and what impact -- if any -- it might have on the Houston area.
View ArticleHouston Ballet’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ is no Disney love story
Acclaimed choreographer John Neumeier talks about this more haunting version of Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale, which Neumeier first adapted in 2005 to mark the 200th anniversary of...
View ArticleReactions to the presidential debate (Sept. 11, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on what has now become Hurricane Francine as it approaches the Louisiana coast. And we get reactions to the presidential debate from political analysts and listeners.
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Houstonians react to the presidential debate
Experts and Houston Matters listeners offer their thoughts on last night's presidential debate in our Wednesday political roundup.
View ArticleHouston likely to hike tax rate (Sept. 12, 2024)
On Thursday's show: The City of Houston appears likely to hike its tax rate, as it faces a budget shortfall and unexpected costs from multiple disasters. We learn more and find out what the increase...
View ArticlePoet Ayokunle Falomo wrestles with ‘placelessness’ and his sense of self in...
Falomo, who moved to Houston from Nigeria when he was 17, says he feels like he doesn't fully belong in either place. That's a topic he meditates on in his new collection, "Autobiomythography of."
View ArticleThe Showboat Drive-In rolls its final credits: The Good, The Bad, and The...
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 ArticleSuburban population boom (Sept. 13, 2024)
On Friday's show: Houston's suburbs continue to boom, but how does that compare to population figures in the city itself?
View ArticleMuggy heat returns (Sept. 16, 2024)
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. And we reflect on the life and legacy of...
View Article‘She Changed the Nation:’ New book explores the life and legacy of late...
Historian Mary Ellen Curtin talks about her book delving into the life and career of the first Black woman from the South to serve in Congress.
View ArticlePipeline fire and air quality (Sept. 17, 2024)
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...
View Article‘The Latino Vote’ isn’t monolithic, but it is a new play mocking the...
Houston-born playwright Bernardo Cubría talks about his new comedy, "The Hispanic / Latino / Latina / Latinx / Latine Vote," which is making its world premiere through Oct. 6 at Stages Houston.
View ArticleWhat native plants used to live along Houston’s bayous — and which still remain?
Houston Matters takes a walking tour of Buffalo Bayou with a nature guide to learn what the ecosystems of our city's waterways used to be like and what original plants and wildlife still remain.
View ArticleThe week in politics (Sept. 18, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: From Mayor John Whitmire’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...
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: How zoning and land use play into the La Porte pipeline fire
Houston Matters discusses how land use and zoning practices might play into the La Porte pipeline fire and get reaction to Mayor John Whitmire's State of the City address as we discuss the latest...
View ArticleDiffering opinions on reparations (Sept. 19, 2024)
On Thursday's show: Polls show Americans are still mostly opposed to the idea of financial reparations for the descendants of slaves. With that in mind, we hear two differing viewpoints on that subject.
View ArticleWith the nation divided on reparations, two Houstonians share opposing views
Polls show Americans are still mostly opposed to the idea of financial reparations for the descendants of slaves. With that in mind, Houston Matters hears two differing viewpoints on that subject.
View ArticleWinning lottery ticket goes unclaimed: 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 ArticleThe ethics of AI (Sept 20, 2024)
On Friday's show: We discuss the ethical questions AI technology raises, and we talk with comedian David Cross ahead of a performance in Houston.
View ArticleDavid Cross is known for quirky characters, but would gladly trade it all to...
The comedian, known for shows like "Arrested Development," "Mr. Show," and numerous movies, brings his latest standup tour to Houston on Sept. 24.
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