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The week in politics (June 24, 2026)
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State oversight of local elections (June 22, 2026)
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/24/26 |  The week in politics (June 24, 2026) | On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, The Moth, ahead of its Mainstage coming to Houston this weekend.And filmmaker Karla Murthy, who grew up in Missouri City, talks about her documentary, The Gas Station Attendant, which chronicles her father’s struggles to achieve the American dream and her process of coming to terms with his story. The film will be screened June 25 as a part of the series HTX MADE with a related family storytelling workshop on June 27.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Data centers and heat (June 23, 2026) | On Tuesday's show: A Tesla crashed into a Katy home on Friday, killing a 76-year-old woman. The driver told police the vehicle was in an automated driving mode. While no criminal charges have yet to be filed in the case, a legal expert discusses the liability questions that stem from incidents involving such vehicles.Also this hour: We’ve heard a lot about the toll large data centers might take on water and energy demand in Texas. But how might they also affect the weather and climate around them -- including here in Houston? Then, experts talk about efforts in Texas to combat the New World screwworm and how to deal with it and other unwanted pests and invasive species in our environment. And, ahead of the Houston Punk Fest June 26-27, we revisit a conversation from 2025 paying homage to the Houston bands that made up the Texas punk rock scene of the '70s and '80s.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | State oversight of local elections (June 22, 2026) | On Monday's show: Three years ago, Texas Republican lawmakers approved a state law eliminating Harris County’s chief elections official and allowing state officials to intervene and supervise elections here. We learn how the state is using the law to take over elections in some other, much-smaller counties.Also this hour: We hear the story behind the Houston-based nonprofit Love You Adam Foundation and how it is using some new approaches to prevent suicide.Then, an expert from the UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Headache & Pain Center answers your questions about headaches and migraines.And, after some MLB players wrote Bible verses on the rainbow-themed hats they wore on a recent LGBTQ+ Pride night, we talk about athletes and free speech -- what they can say, do, and even wear on the field.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | The first Juneteenth celebrations (June 19, 2026) | On Friday's show: Today is Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in this country. And while we tend to think of Galveston when we conjure the holiday's history, a local researcher tells us about what he found that suggests the first festivities happened in Houston.Also this hour: A new book celebrates the stories and legacy of Riverside General, Houston’s former Negro hospital. Journalist Carlton Houston talks about his book, The Houston Negro Hospital, and shares his own family's connection to its story.Then, our non-experts break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Sunday is Make Music Day, a free celebration of musical performance around the world. We talk with Houston vocalist Dria Thornton about her music and career.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Intense heat after Tropical Storm Arthur (June 18, 2026) | On Thursday's show: Greater Houston may have dodged a bullet in terms of widespread flooding when Tropical Storm Arthur bypassed our region on its way to Louisiana, but it has left with us some extreme heat. We get an update and an explanation from meteorologist Justin Ballard of the Houston Chronicle.And we get details on former Fort Bend County Judge KP George's sentencing for his money laundering conviction.Also this hour: How do we know when an older adult might need help at home, professional care, or a different living arrangement? We discuss the ins and outs of elder care.Then, amid its initial public offering last week, SpaceX set some pretty lofty goals, including future colonization of Mars. Space scientist Scott Soloman of Rice University explains why he thinks those goals are not feasible -- and even unethical.And we visit The Landing at Augusta Woods, a memory care community in Spring that uses faith, music, and repetition to help residents with dementia rediscover their purpose and inspire others.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | The week in politics (June 17, 2026) | On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: How often do you really think about how you're going to get from point A to point B throughout your day? For disability advocate Melissa DiVietri, it's something she has to consider all the time.And we learn about this year’s Houston Punk Fest, which takes place June 26-27.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Potential flooding amid heavy rain (June 16, 2026) | On Tuesday's show: We get an update on the potential for "life-threatening flooding" this week as the Houston area faces sustained heavy rains amid a flood watch. We check in again with meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather for the latest. And we find out how local chefs and restaurants fared in the annual James Beard Awards.Also this hour: We learn how the City of Houston is doing on its efforts to improve its sewer system.Then, scientists last year discovered evidence that could point to ancient life on Mars. We revisit a conversation from last fall about what they found.And we chat with some artists behind six new massive murals in downtown.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | World Cup underway (June 15, 2026) | On Monday's show: More stormy weather is inbound and brings with it the threat of potential flooding this week. We get the latest on two storm systems headed our way from meteorologist Eric Berger from Space City Weather.We check in with Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison on the FIFA World Cup. We recap Sunday’s match in Houston between Germany and Curaçao and preview Wednesday's match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And we discuss how the Fan Fest and other related events are going so far.Also this hour: Ahead of Juneteenth, we reflect on how Black communities have commemorated freedom, preserved their history, and fought for full citizenship through generations of celebration and remembrance with historian Blair LM Kelley, author of Black Freedom: The Visual History of Juneteenth and Emancipation Days. She will discuss the book during an author talk at Kindred Stories on June 18 at 7 p.m.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.And to cap or not to cap -- that’s the question Major League Baseball is wrestling with when it comes to its salaries. Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast, explains the argument and how it could lead to no Astros games for some -- or all -- of next season.Watch | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | How to watch soccer (June 12, 2026)✨ | soccerFIFA World Cup+3 | Nick GreeneDr. Raymond Cho | Harris County Flood Control DistrictHow to Watch Soccer Like a Genius | HoustonDallas | soccerFIFA World Cup+6 | — | 50m 00s | |
| 6/11/26 | STAAR test results (June 11, 2026)✨ | STAAR test resultsHouston budget+4 | Dwight Silverman | $5 trash pickup fee$7.5 billion proposed budget+4 | — | STAAR testHouston schools+5 | — | 49m 54s | |
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| 6/10/26 | The week in politics (June 10, 2026)✨ | politicsestate sales+3 | Ken PaxtonMichael Dentel+1 | U.S. HouseICE+3 | Brazos Bookstore | politicsICE+5 | — | 50m 00s | |
| 6/9/26 | Where new data centers hope to open (June 9, 2026)✨ | data centersyouth homelessness+3 | — | ERCOTHouston Chronicle | TexasGreater Houston | data centersERCOT+5 | — | 50m 00s | |
| 6/8/26 | How grocery stores influence neighborhoods (June 8, 2026)✨ | grocery storesfood deserts+3 | — | — | Fort BendGalveston Counties+1 | grocery storesfood deserts+5 | — | 49m 48s | |
| 6/5/26 | Quality of life for Harris County children (June 5, 2026)✨ | quality of lifechildren+4 | — | Children at Risk | Harris CountyHouston | Harris Countychildren+4 | — | 49m 59s | |
| 6/4/26 | Corpus Christi reconsidering desalination (June 4, 2026)✨ | water crisisdesalination+4 | Kolbi Ferguson | Houston Public Media | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christidesalination+6 | — | 49m 58s | |
| 6/3/26 | The week in politics (June 3, 2026)✨ | politicsrestaurants+3 | local foodies | Houston Symphony | — | politicsrestaurants+4 | — | 49m 59s | |
| 6/2/26 | Campus police incidents in Texas (June 2, 2026)✨ | campus policeuse of force+4 | — | Texas school districts | — | campus policeTexas+5 | — | 50m 00s | |
| 6/1/26 | Hurricane season begins (June 1, 2026)✨ | hurricane seasoncity life+2 | — | Astros | — | hurricane seasonpet peeves+3 | — | 49m 18s | |
| 5/29/26 | Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ (May 29, 2026) | On Friday's show: The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as a way to compensate victims of "weaponization and lawfare." Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit to stop payouts from the fund from going to those attackers. Now, Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has introduced a bill related to the fund, which she calls a “perversion of our system of justice.” She explains what her bill would do.Also this hour: From an investigation into how and when FIFA sells tickets to the World Cup, to Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta acquiring Caesars Entertainment, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston continues its series Movies Houstonians Love with a screening tonight at 7 of The Unbelievable Truth by indie filmmaker Hal Hartley. Harold Taylor, a longtime member of the MFAH's Ultimate Film Buffs, is presenting the movie. He explains why he chose it and what it means to him.Watch | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | NASA’s moon base contracts (May 28, 2026) | On Thursday's show: As NASA continues to work toward building a base on the moon, it has awarded some contracts to commercial companies to take the next steps there. We learn why one Texas company earned one of those contracts and a Houston-based one did not.Also this hour: On the heels of Tuesday’s runoff election and as we look ahead to November, we break down how Supreme Court decisions of recent years have gutted the Voting Rights Act, and how, paired with ensuing redistricting, representation is changing in Houston and across The South.Then, we learned this month that an unusual settlement over child transgender care was reached, which calls on Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston to establish the country’s first-ever “detransition clinic.” We discuss the practical and legal questions that settlement raises with Shelby Chestnut, executive director of the Transgender Law Center.And technology is changing the way music is made. Some of it is for the better. Some of it...not so much. We talk it over with some creators.Watch | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Runoff election results (May 27, 2026) | On Wednesday's show: Ken Paxton will take on James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat in November. And there was a surprise -- at least to some -- in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge. We pore over those and other results from Tuesday’s primary runoffs as we discuss the latest developments in politics.Also this hour: We learn about a new report that looks to the future of Fort Bend County, which could see a population above two million by the year 2050.And we talk with folks involved in this year's Haapifest, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander films and filmmakers here in Houston. Watch | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Election Day for primary runoffs (May 26, 2026) | On Tuesday's show: Today is election day for the primary runoff races. We check in with Houston Public Media reporters at polling places across Greater Houston, recap what is on the ballot, and share what you need to know before voting.Also this hour: We visit the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center to learn about the adaptive sports and recreation services it provides Houstonians with disabilities.And we talk with Houston native fashion designer Bach Mai.Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh_tMMjWRlA | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Hurricane season forecast (May 22, 2026) | On Friday's show: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to its annual forecast released Thursday. We learn what might be in store for us.Also this hour: A new study suggests a bleak future for the city of New Orleans due to sea level rise. The authors even suggest residents should probably start relocating now. We learn more about the report. And, while Houston’s elevation isn’t quite as low, and we’re a little further away from the Gulf, there are some in Greater Houston who may be just as vulnerable. We talk it all over.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And Matt Dinniman, author of the highly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series talks with our Brenda Valdivia ahead of his appearance at this weekend’s Comicpalooza.Watch | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026) | On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions. You can send yours now to talk@houstonmatters.org.Also this hour: We meet the people behind a new free arts newspaper called the Houston Associated Experimental Press.And we revisit a 2015 conversation with former Congressman Barney Frank, who served Massachusetts for more than 30 years. Frank passed away this week. He was the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay.Watch | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | The week in politics (May 20, 2026) | On Wednesday's show: From President Trump endorsing Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate primary runoff, to other primary votes happening across the county, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Prairie View A&M University, the state’s oldest public HBCU, is celebrating 150 years. Former Prairie View history professor Dr. Will Guzmán talks about the school's history and legacy, which he addresses in two books he has written this year.And we revisit a conversation with the hosts of Sistas Who Kill, a podcast focused on Black women in true crime, ahead of a live event in Houston on May 24.Watch | — | ||||||
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