Podcast Episodes

Houston election results (Nov. 5, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: On Election Day, Democrats won high-profile races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, while back here in Houston, closely watched races for Congress and Houston City Council a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (Nov. 4, 2025)

On Tuesday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss issues facing the state's largest school district, from addressing food insecurity among students as SNAP benefits end amid the f…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Houston pet peeves (Nov. 3, 2025)

On Monday's show: We learn about renewed efforts in Texas to mine for minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips, or military technology.

Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

How development happens in flood plains (Oct. 31, 2025)

On Friday's show: Houston has seen explosive growth over the past decade, primarily in flood plains. Houston Chronicle reporter Yilun Cheng explains some potential connections between development in …

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Teaching civics in school (Oct. 30, 2025)

On Thursday's show: We learn about a controversy brewing in Fort Bend County as some county leaders circumnavigate the authority of the country attorney.

Also this hour: A recent policy brief from the…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The week in politics (Oct. 29, 2025)

On Thursday's show: We get insight on the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: Andrea Ball of the Houston Chronicle catches us up on a saga surrounding control over S…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Burden of rising electricity bills (Oct. 28, 2025)

On Tuesday's show: Think your electricity bill has been high lately? You might be surprised by how much some of your fellow Texans say they’re being charged for power, month to month. We examine the …

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Beef over Texas beef (Oct. 27, 2025)

On Monday's show: The Trump administration recently announced it would quadruple Argentine beef imports to lower grocery prices, drawing sharp criticism from U.S. cattle producers and Texas Ag Commis…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Polk Street closure (Oct. 24, 2025)

On Friday's show: We get an update on controversial plans to close a two-block section of Polk Street as a part of the $2 billion expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Also this hour: Ch…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shutdown threatens SNAP benefits (Oct. 23, 2025)

On Thursday's show: As the federal government shutdown hits its third week, one looming effect is the possibility that SNAP benefits could stop in November. With millions of Americans at risk of goin…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago