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Absurd, bizarre, stressful, and true, 610 News brings you the semi-latest of local politics and news in our strange city, Houston, TX.

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    • Aug 22, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    S2E3: Harris County sues ExxonMobil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 14:41


    GUEST: Adrian Garcia, Harris County Commissioners Court Precinct 2. HOST: Abhinav Kumar. TOPICS: Quick walkthrough of Harris County Commissioners Court function, purpose, and responsibilities. County petrochemical explosions and accidents in 2019. Update on Commissioners Court response and lawsuit for recent ExxonMobil oil refinery explosion in Baytown on 2019-07-31. THANK YOU: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia for the interview, Pct. 2 Communications Director Frida Villalobos for coordinating logistics, Baker Ripley Leonel Castillo Community Center for the interview venue, Free Music Archive for public domain audio, Jesse Spillane for Torchlight Tango Main Theme used as 610 News theme song, and Kai Engel for Great Expectations used as backing piano for episode intro.

    S2E2: Presidential debate watch party

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 28:08


    GUESTS: Derrick Broze, candidate for Houston Mayor in 2019; Josue Garcia, volunteer interpreter for Texas Refugee Center; and Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL Houston. HOSTS: Brenda, Daniel, and Abhinav. TOPICS: Upcoming Houston mayoral election in November. Interviewing our guests instead of watching the Democratic presidential debate. And thoughts on immigration reform.

    S2E1: We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 28:59


    GUEST: Audia Jones, candidate for Harris County District Attorney in 2020. HOSTS: Brenda, Daniel, and Abhinav. TOPICS: Resurrecting the show after a year-long hiatus. Visiting Houston’s downtown detention center for unaccompanied immigrant kids. And the virtues and patriotism of community civil disobedience.

    Episode 5: Giant Chicken Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 79:18


    Daniel J. Cohen hosts this episode — joined by Brenda Valdivia and Abhinav Kumar. The 610 News team looks at: the Astros' championship, the 2017 election results, the death of the Houston Press print edition, drafting Daniel Cohen to run for TX Governor in 2018, the to-be-determined fate of a young For more shows like this go to www.MockingBirdNetwork.com

    Episode 4: Of Manholes and Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 78:51


    Abhinav Kumar hosts this episode of 610 News! Joined by Daniel Cohen, Evan O'Neil, and Brenda Valdivia. This weeks episode covers the upcoming 2017 election propositions, traumatic charity stories, sports and a special interview with a guy from... NEW YORK CITY?! For more info and shows like this go to (www.mockingbirdnetwork.com)

    Episode 3: Bond, Municipal Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 70:06


    610 News is hosted by Durrel Douglas. Bonds are a pile of money we decide on, Wanda Adams hooks herself up, Gerry Monroe is scary in a party hat, the Russians are coming, and more! Music by After Effects and Intense Music

    Episode 2: RELEASE THE TIGERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 79:54


    Durrel and Daniel discuss the highs and lows of Gloves Off! District 9 HISD debate. Evan reports on the most dangerous intersection in the nation (take a guess as to whether we made the list), the sad status of Tigers and Aquariums, and Brenda wonders if Houston know a Pedobear when they see one. Special Guest, Will Chadford joins us to discuss... Well, just check it out. Hosts: Brenda Valdivia, Durrel Douglas, Abhinav Kuma, Daniel Cohen, Evan O'Neil.

    Bonus Episode! HISD District 9 Debate with Durrel Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 95:09


    This is a live, unedited recording of “Gloves Off: HISD District IX Trustee Race” debate sponsored by the Forward Times, at the Sunnyside Multiservice Center on October 4th at 6:30PM.  hosted by Durrel Douglas. The three debaters are Dr. Karla Brown and Gerry Monroe who are trying to win over the incumbent, HISD Board President, Wanda Adams seat on the HISD district 9 board. Elections will happen in a few weeks. Be sure to vote!

    Episode 1: A Painted Bridge Too Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 62:57


    Welcome to 610 News! In this pilot episode, we discuss alternative solutions to the rainy day fund, debate cocaine and plane budgets, wonder what Hugh Hefner is worth really, and double down on clown fears. Sadly, this was recording the day of the horrible event in Las Vegas, we have no words but will be reporting on its impact as it unfolds

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