Political Roundup: Calls for Biden to step aside, and a ruling on...
We discuss calls for President Biden to step aside and the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity along with other developments in national, state, and local politics in our weekly roundup.
View ArticleThe Full Menu: The Houston restaurants that have opened, closed, and endured...
From the growth of high-quality barbecue options, to the restaurants that have opened, closed, and endured, Houston Matters celebrates ten years of its food segment, "The Full Menu," by reflecting on...
View ArticleMETRO trains lose their stripes: 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 ArticleRedesigning Houston roads (July 5, 2024)
On Friday's show: We discuss Louisiana's bill requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms there. Then, we invite listeners to offer suggestions for how they might redesign a Houston road...
View ArticleIf you could wave a wand and redesign a Houston road, what would you change...
Houstonians offer suggestions for road improvements all over town.
View ArticleThe aftermath of Hurricane Beryl (July 9, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: We answer what questions we can as we recover from the big storm.
View ArticleRepairs, insurance, tech, and trees after Beryl (July 10, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: We try to answer a variety of questions related to Beryl recovery in Greater Houston, and we talk about some of the political ramifications of the storm.
View ArticleHow area non-profits are responding to Beryl (July 11, 2024)
On Thursday's show: We hear from HPM reporters about the ongoing aftermath of Beryl, and we talk with local non-profit organizations about how Houstonians can help and be helped.
View ArticleHow heat effects us mentally and physically (July 12, 2024)
On Friday's show: We get updates on how folks are doing in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, discuss the medical effects of extreme temperatures, and learn about a weeklong festival celebrating new music.
View ArticleHow what we think about the past influences our understanding of the present
Texas author and journalist Jessica Goudeau explores the concept and what she learned from her own family history in her new book, "We Were Illegal."
View ArticleBeryl power outages one week later (July 15, 2024)
On Monday's show: We have the very latest on recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl, from CenterPoint Energy’s efforts to restore power, to how the storm has created challenges for area hospitals and...
View ArticleNow that’s more like it — the Astros reach the All-Star break a game out of...
With a 17-6 surge in the last month, the Astros are just a game behind the Mariners the AL West.
View ArticleLISTEN: Late columnist Ken Hoffman reflects on his career and adjusting to...
Houston Matters revisits a 2017 conversation with Hoffman, who passed away last weekend. The longtime columnist wrote for CultureMap Houston and previously the Houston Chronicle and Houston Post.
View ArticleMental health after another disaster (July 16, 2024)
On Tuesday's show: It's been a rough week for many Houstonians with Beryl, extended power outages, and death and violence in the news. We explore how to take better care of ourselves mentally after...
View ArticleThe politics of storm recovery (July 17, 2024)
On Wednesday's show: From the Republican National Convention, to the response to the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, to the ongoing recovery in Houston to Hurricane Beryl, we discuss...
View ArticleLeaving Houston after Beryl (July 18, 2024)
On Thursday's show: For some, Beryl was the last straw. They're considering leaving Houston. We discuss whether extreme weather, power outages, and other factors in recent memory have Houstonians...
View ArticleJanet Sobel’s abstract paintings were ahead of her time — a Houston exhibit...
Her work influenced Jackson Pollock. So, why isn't Janet Sobel a household name like him? A new exhibit in Houston aims to remedy that. Houston Matters meets her grandson, who lives here, and learns...
View ArticleA Texan named ‘Literally Anyone Else’ is running for president: The Good,...
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 ArticleBeryl’s affect on restaurants (July 19, 2024)
On Friday's show: Houston-area restaurant owners detail the impact Beryl and the derecho before it have had on their businesses and the restaurant industry overall. And we break down The Good, The Bad,...
View ArticleHouston’s biggest mistakes (July 22, 2024)
On Monday's show: We recall the last time a sitting U.S. president dropped his re-election bid. Then we reflect on the life and career of Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. And we consider some of the biggest...
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