Episode Details

Hurricane Harvey caused historic flooding in Houston. Why developers are once again building homes in flood-prone areas.
Gambling is illegal in Texas, but there is a gray area when it comes to online betting on sports teams: prediction markets and daily fantasy sports.
Food banks are reporting steep increases in demand as families struggle with higher costs and stagnant wages
An interview with Matthew McConaughey about his new book, “Poems & Prayers.”
And: From rancheras to country to rock and roll, we celebrate the incomparable Freddy Fender.

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