Political Roundup: Historic trial of a former president and another impeachment
Houston Matters discusses former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial beginning, the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and other developments in politics in our...
View ArticleHow love looks differently at 70 for writer Anne Lamott
Lamott talks about her latest book, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," ahead of an event with Houston's Brazos Bookstore.
View ArticleParking in Houston, and NPR’s Peter Sagal (April 18, 2024)
On Thursday's show: We discuss the challenges many Houston businesses face with parking. And, ahead of an event in Houston, "Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!" host Peter Sagal talks about what he's learned...
View ArticleSuper Bowl ring lost in a pool of chili: 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 ArticleRefugee women in Houston (April 19, 2024)
On Friday's show: We examine a recent report on antisemitic incidents in Houston. We discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we meet women who moved to our city as refugees and have...
View ArticleFighting Superfund sites (April 22, 2024)
On Monday's show: We learn how an environmental disaster more than 40 years ago led to the creation of the EPA's Superfund program and how an activist involved in that fight mentored a Houston woman...
View ArticleHow women led the activism that created the Superfund program
A new PBS documentary called "Poisoned Ground" tells their story. And a local activist shares how the actions of women across the country more than 40 years ago paved the way for her fight to clean up...
View ArticleHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (April 23, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: From the ongoing court challenge to the county’s income assistance program, to calls for more transparency in how the county hands out contracts for infrastructure projects, we...
View ArticleThe week in politics (April 24, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, we learn about this weekend's Frida Festival, and we reflect on memories from the movie "Urban Cowboy."
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Supreme Court considers presidential immunity
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday regarding whether former Pres. Donald Trump should be immune from criminal prosecution related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential...
View ArticleNew Texans uniforms: 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 ArticleHow Texas jails deal with overcrowding (April 26, 2024)
On Friday's show: We learn how jails across the state are dealing with overcrowding. We visit a recent college fair to learn how students and parents are handling the complicated decision of where to...
View ArticleNational college fair introduces students to education options nearby and afar
Houston Matters visits a recent national college fair to talk with students and parents navigating the complicated decision of where to go to college.
View ArticleSouthwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)
On Monday's show: We explore how Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport will affect travelers. Also, we learn about projects to desalinate ocean water in the Houston area. And veterinarian Dr. Lori...
View ArticleHistory suggests Texans fans should be pleased with recent draft picks
Houston Matters discusses how the Texans, Rockets, and Astros have all fared in their sport's respective drafts in recent years.
View ArticleTitle IX and transgender discrimination (April 30, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over revised Title IX rules that would expand discrimination protections to transgender students. And we examine...
View ArticleThe week in politics (May 1, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And, in this month's edition of The Full Menu, food writers discuss their favorite underrated restaurants and...
View ArticlePolitical Roundup: Why Annise Parker’s contemplating running for Harris...
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is contemplating a run for Harris County Judge in 2026. We discuss why and talk over the latest developments in politics in...
View ArticleHip-hop, a live DJ, and a rotating stage give Shakespeare a fresh rhythm
Houston Matters visits a rehearsal for “Othello: The Remix” at Stages Houston.
View ArticleThe Full Menu: Houston’s best hidden gems and underrated restaurants
Houston food writers discuss their favorite underrated restaurants and hidden gems around the city.
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