About this episode
The episode features discussions on vaccine policy changes, intimacy after pregnancy, and the Alley Theatre's Arts in Health initiative, along with current local news.
On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by former Texas Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess in the show’s first hour, who breaks down Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s hearings over recent changes to vaccine policies. Then, Houston-area intimacy and relationship expert Dr. Viviana Coles rejoins us on the show to talk about intimacy after pregnancy and answer relationship questions from Hello Houston listeners. In the second hour of the show, Ashley Love, the Education and Community Engagement Programs Manager at Alley Theatre , tells us about their new Arts in Health initiative that explores how creativity can spark memory, connection, and joy. Plus, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that are currently taking over all their free time for our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. Also, Ernie Manouse and guest host former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Houston Police Department receiving calls to fire an officer accused of making racist comments in a viral video and the changes that are coming soon to Houston as the FIFA World Cup approaches.
People in this episode
Host: Ernie Manouse
Guests: Ashley Love, Amanda Edwards, Dr Michael Burgess, Dr Viviana Coles
Topics covered
- vaccine policies
- intimacy after pregnancy
- arts in health
- current obsessions
- Houston Police Department
Keywords
- health
- relationships
- creativity
- community engagement
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Alley Theatre
Books & works: Hello Houston, Current Obsessions
Places: Texas, Houston
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