About this episode
The episode features discussions on Project Metis for brain health and a national tour of Monty Python’s Spamalot.
On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with David Gow, president and CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future , and Dr. Jochen Reiser , CEO of the UTMB Health System, who tell us about Project Metis , a groundbreaking initiative that aims to position the Houston/Galveston region as the global leader in brain health. Next, we’re joined by actors Major Attaway and Chris Collins-Pisano , who discuss their roles as King Arthur and Sir Lancelot in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot , which is running at the Hobby Center through April 26. In the second hour of the show, we give another listen to a recent episode of University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus’ Texperts series, in which he explores the state laws surrounding Bluebonnets and whether it’s illegal to pick them. Plus, our hosts and listeners share a rundown of the things that are currently taking over all their free time, as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. Also, Celeste Diaz Schurman and guest host Foti Kallergis talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Harris County…
People in this episode
Host: Celeste Diaz Schurman
Guests: David Gow, Major Attaway, Chris Collins-Pisano, Brandon Rottinghaus, Dr Jochen Reiser
Topics covered
- brain health
- theater
- musical
- healthcare
- community initiatives
Keywords
- Houston
- Galveston
- UTMB Health System
- Center for Houston’s Future
- Monty Python’s Spamalot
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Bluebonnets, Project Metis, Monty Python’s Spamalot
Books & works: Hello Houston, Tony Award, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Texperts, Current Obsessions
Places: Houston, Galveston, Harris County
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