Podcast Episodes

The week in politics (Oct. 22, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: We learn about fentanyl and other substance use trends in the county from Harris County Publi…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Whitmire’s approach to Trump (Oct. 21, 2025)

On Tuesday's show: Over the weekend, the New York Times ran a profile on Houston Mayor John Whitmire, highlighting his approach to dealing with President Donald Trump. In the article, Whitmire, a Dem…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Houston police and ICE (Oct. 20, 2025)

On Monday's show: FIEL Houston executive director Cesar Espinoza was removed from the last Houston City Council meeting after he suggested city officials lied about the detention of an autistic 15-ye…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Katy’s Pride celebration moved (Oct. 17, 2025)

On Friday's show: From Katy's Pride celebration being moved last-minute when the venue that had agreed to host it bowed to pressure brought by conservative leaders, to some Texas airports deciding no…

Published on 1 month ago

School voucher rollout (Oct. 16, 2025)

On Thursday's show: The timeline is set for how school vouchers will roll out in Texas beginning in February -- except that timing might only benefit parents who could already afford to send their ki…

Published on 1 month ago

The week in politics (Oct. 15, 2025)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: Today is National Grouch Day. Since at least the mid 1970s, the day has celebrated grouches e…

Published on 1 month ago

Hotel worker strike ends (Oct. 14, 2025)

On Tuesday's show: A strike by hotel workers at Hilton-Americas Houston has ended after 40 days. Late last week, the parties reached a deal to raise wages for housekeepers, stewards, and laundry atte…

Published on 1 month ago

Election Day preview (Oct. 13, 2025)

On Monday's show: One week from today, early voting begins for this fall’s election. A Congressional seat, a city council seat, and 17 state constitutional amendments are up for consideration. Housto…

Published on 1 month ago

Robert Roberson case (Oct. 10, 2025)

On Friday's show: We learn what's next in the case of Robert Roberson, whose execution was halted by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals this week.

Also this hour: We break down The Good, The Bad, and…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Bodies in the bayous (Oct. 9, 2025)

On Thursday's show: Houston police recovered the body of a man in White Oak Bayou Wednesday morning, the seventh body found in the bayous in about a month. Investigators do not suspect foul play. Hou…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago