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 On Wednesday's show: From ongoing protests over immigration policy, to some area Congressional races taking shape, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We remember the Galveston Movement, when 10,000 Russian Jews set sail -- not for New York but bound for Texas. Rachel Cockerell talks about her great-grandfather's role in that movement and her book, Melting Point.And former Houston poet laureate Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton and Houston Grand Opera composer-in-residence Joel Thompson have collaborated on a new song cycle being performed June 17. We preview the premiere performance of the work, A Voice Within.

Brian interviews Saad Baig. Saad is a Director in StrategyCorp's Public Affairs group. He currently provides strategic advice to clients navigating government relations challenges in a variety of sectors including housing, infrastructure, land use planning, gaming, manufacturing, and professional regulation. Saad served as a senior advisor to cabinet ministers in the Government of Ontario including Minister of Finance, economic development, and international trade and infrastructure policy. Saad Baig talks about where we do a Political Roundup of Mississauga, GTA, Ontario and Canada politics. 

On Wednesday's show: From the end of the Texas Legislature, to ongoing budget discussions at the City of Houston, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: With Texas Monthly releasing its list of the state's top barbecue spots, local food writers hone in on Houston and name some of their favorite places here in this month's installment of The Full Menu.And we learn how history, gender, and faith intersect in Islamic art from the new executive director of Houston's Islamic Arts Society and a local calligraphy artist.

On Wednesday's show: It's crunch time for lawmakers at the State Capitol, and Presidential politics reigns, as always, in Washington. And that's just some of what we'll walk through -- and seek context and clarity about -- in our weekly political roundup.Also this hour: A mental health professional discusses how to help teens and children dealing with anxiety, depression, and other challenges.And prices are high these day -- and so is the temperature. We get some suggestions on some low-cost or free indoor summer entertainment options around town.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed city budget, the latest developments from the Texas Legislature, and President Donald Trump's meeting with Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with other developments in our  political roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite restaurants to get vegetarian and vegan food around the city.And we learn about Bajo Terapia (In Therapy), a new play about three couples in therapy, which is on stage May 8-11 at the MATCH.

On Wednesday's show: This week marks President Donald Trump's 100th day in office. We reflect on everything that's happened so far and discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Corinna Lain, a legal scholar and former prosecutor, has done extensive research on how the use of lethal injection became widespread in this country. We examine what studies on the bodies of the executed can tell us about capital punishment and other revelations from her resulting book, Secrets of the Killing State.And we reflect on the fall of Saigon, 50 years ago today through the eyes of Roy Vu, the child of Vietnamese immigrants to Houston.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. This week, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina of Party Politics offer their insights on stories from the local, state, and national level.Also this hour: Today is the 40th anniversary of New Coke, the change in flavor of Coca-Cola, which was one of the most infamous corporate marketing blunders of the 20th century. But hey, we all make mistakes. We revisit a 2024 conversation about some of Greater Houston's biggest mistakes.Then, Aris Kian, 2023-2025 Houston Poet Laureate, talks about her work and reads her poem Angels Fly to My Place for Dinner.And we talk with opera star Christine Goerke ahead of her performance Thursday at an event benefitting the University of Houston's Moores School of Music.

It's Thursday, and that means it's time for our week in Politics with the Editorial Director and Columnist for the Times-Picayune/The Advocate, Stephanie Grace. Today she gives us a preview of the upcoming state legislative session and Gov. Landry's agenda. Earlier this week, a run of “Hamilton” began at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the founding of the United States with a cast made up almost entirely of people of color. Nathan Haydel, the actor who plays John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in this production has a deep connection to New Orleans. He joins us to discuss his journey into musical theater, and the influence of his great grandparents and legendary New Orleans chefs, Leah and Dooky ChaseThere's been a lot of coastal news out of Plaquemines Parish over the last week. The parish won its lawsuit against Chevron over damages to coastal wetlands, and the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project was suspended for 90 days. WWNO's coastal reporter Eva Tesfaye joins us to explain what happens next. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!  Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

On Wednesday's show: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is officially running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn next year. Also, Gov. Greg Abbott has called a special election in November for the 18th Congressional District, leaving some Houston residents without a representative in Congress for another seven months. And Fort Bend County Democrats are calling for County Judge KP George to resign after his arrest. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We revisit a 2019 conversation with Houston-area pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer, who made history in 1977 as part of the first all-female crew to fly for an airline.And we learn about Flex, a new play about a team of high school girls basketball players in 1997 in rural Arkansas, which is on stage at now at The Ensemble Theatre.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Food writers talk about some of their favorite places to take kids to eat (and play) in the latest edition of The Full Menu.And blues singer ZZ Ward talks about her music ahead of an April 6 concert in Houston.

Bill Guerin joins for two segments of hockey talk and some other nonsense before Chad jumps around to a few big political topics to wrap up the show.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the White House security breach and other developments in national, state, and local politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock, the board chair of METRO, joins us to outline her organization's new transit initiative, METRONow, and to discuss other issues related to public transportation in the region.And we continue our quest to craft the ultimate Houston sandwich by going in search of Houston's best veggies and condiments.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Acclaimed author Emma Donoghue talks about her latest novel, The Paris Express, a work of historical fiction inspired by a very real train crash in Paris, the aftermath of which has been immortalized by a famous photograph of a steam engine hanging out the second-floor window of a train station. Donoghue, who's known for her historical fiction and her novel Room, the screen adaptation of which garnered her an Oscar nomination, will speak at an Inprint event on March 24.And Brenda Valdivia continues her series pursuing the creation of the ultimate Houston sandwich by embarking on a quest for some of Houston's best meats and cheeses.

 On Wednesday's show: The Texas House is debating private school vouchers while the U.S. House votes on a budget. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: CERAWeek, one of the most important annual conferences for the energy industry, is happening now in Houston, bringing in executives, foreign ministers, top officials, and more than 10,000 participants to discuss energy strategies in a time of climate change and political upheaval. We learn how Houston is more than just the host of this major event.And what constitutes the perfect Houston sandwich? Where do you go for the Bayou City's best bread, meats, cheeses, veggies, and sauces? We begin a month-long quest to create the ultimate Houston sandwich.

Who have been the most popular people in Minnesota history? Plus, Chad jumps around to a few of the national political stories including President Trump now pulling back on the tariffs on goods from Mexico.

 On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the life and legacy of former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away at age 70.We also get reactions to President Trump's address before a joint session of Congress and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.And we talk with Houston musician Ben Chavez about his concept album Last Day, County Fair. It draws inspiration from his own life, following a young man coming to terms with his queer identity in a town where he feels misunderstood. He performs music from the album on March 6 and 7 at the Wortham Center.

On Wednesday's show: The U.S. House approved a framework last night for a multitrillion-dollar plan covering energy, defense, immigration, and tax policy. We talk over what it means and what happens next as we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We revisit our 2016 conversation with retired U.S. Secret Service agent Clint Hill, who served five U.S. Presidents and was in Dallas when John F. Kennedy was killed in 1963. He's the agent who famously leapt onto the back of the presidential limousine and shielded First Lady Jackie Kennedy as the car raced to Parkland Hospital. In the conversation, he also recalls what happened the night before here in Houston. Hill died on Friday.And filmmaker and Houston native Li Lu talks about the new film screening series she's launching called HTX MADE, which is hosting its first event Friday -- a screening of the documentary, The Strike.

On Wednesday's show: Despite reports citing multiple agency sources, widely expected NASA layoffs did not occur. The agency may still see some "probationary" civil servants let go and that reprieve may still be temporary. We discuss that news and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: You hear a lot about lawsuits in the news. Maybe you've been party to one or two. But then again, maybe you haven't. We ask a couple of area lawyers how the process of suing works.And, on the heels of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary celebration this past weekend, we revisit a 2020 conversation with longtime cast member Nora Dunn.

On Wednesday's show: We learn what a new report says about antisemitism in America.Also this hour: Tariffs, school vouchers, and property taxes -- there's a lot being debated at all levels of government these days. We seek context and clarity in our weekly political roundup.Then, we talk with Grammy winning, Guatemalan born singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno, ahead of her performance at the Hobby Center Saturday night.And Houston native singer/songwriter Kat Edmonson talks about how losing her mother inspired her new music, some of which she'll perform Sunday night at The Heights Theater.

On Wednesday's show: From Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency items for the state legislature to address, to the debate over tariffs, to Elon Musk at the U.S. Treasury, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Just in time for the Super Bowl, local food writers offer their suggestions for the best sports bars and pub food in town in this month's installment of The Full Menu.And we visit the Lone Star Flight Museum.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: How much of our modern politics is about actually debating issues and how much is just good old fashioned theater? And if it's the latter, is that really anything new? We talk it over.And how do you capture the smells of a city (at least the good ones)? We visit the Color Factory and its exhibit of scents that define Houston.

January 27, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit News editorial page editor Nolan Finley about President Donald Trump's first week in office, the use of presidential pardons by President Biden and President Trump, the upcoming confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and more!

On Wednesday's show: Roads remain icy, and extreme cold continues across Greater Houston. On the second day of the winter storm. We bring you the latest forecast, road conditions, and an update on Houston airports.We also discuss how our elected leadership has handled this week's storm and recap a busy first 48 hours for the new Trump White House in this week's political roundup.

Lots to talk about on our new Friday segment with two former Legislative heavy hitters. Join Jeff Hayden and Amy Koch at 8:20 on Friday's with Vineeta!

On Wednesday's show: We recap the start of the Texas Legislative session, discuss Trump cabinet confirmation hearings, and other developments in political in our regular Wednesday roundup.Also this hour: The COVID 19 pandemic revealed the size of America's digital divide -- the gap between people who can access and use digital technology and those who can't. In the years since, have we managed to bridge that gap in Houston?And we revisit a recent conversation about a new book examining whether a particular golf ball was ever on the moon with astronaut Alan Shepard, who famously hit a couple of golf balls on the lunar surface. But, more importantly, it tells the story of the friendship between Shepard and his barber, Carlos Villagomez, to whom he gave the golf ball after returning to earth. A discussion of the book and a screening of a related documentary will be held on Saturday at the Lone Star Flight Museum.

On Wednesday's show: With Donald Trump's second inauguration less than two weeks away and another session of the Texas Legislature just days away, we preview the early days of the second Trump administration and the 89th Texas Legislature as we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston food writers discuss their favorite places to get crawfish and other Cajun and Creole dishes.And we revisit the story of the time Russian leader Boris Yeltsin visited a Houston grocery store and the role it played in in ending communism.

A Political Roundup With JIM HOBGOOD full 840 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:03:00 +0000 3Jdd0R9LsthsACywktNH5OzepvtJaaV8 news Richmond's Morning News with John Reid news A Political Roundup With JIM HOBGOOD On Richmond's Morning News, John Reid discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3

Susie Jones joins Chad and Dave for plenty of fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before we do a roundup of political topics including the Matt Gaetz ethics report and President Biden commuting 37 death sentences.

On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the wild, intriguing year in politics that was 2024 in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: The holidays bring families across the country together, and loved ones who haven't been able to spend time together can catch up and create new memories. But in those moments, that also means warning signs of neglect or changes in health in our elders can become more evident. So, how can you and your family watch out for signs of physical or cognitive decline while still respecting the people you care about?And it's the time of year when many Houstonians make, eat, and share tamales. We talk about the many different types of tamales and the role they play in many holiday traditions.

On Wednesday's show: From the news that Tilman Fertitta could become the next ambassador to Italy, to a judge throwing out The Onion's purchase of Infowars, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: The social media landscape has been changing lately as folks shift to and from X, BlueSky, Mastodon, Threads, and so on. Have we reached social media platform overload? How do the messages we receive vary in subject matter, tone, and intention, depending on the platform we use? And is any of this good for us? We talk it over.And it's a time of year when people are making and eating more pies than they might the rest of the year. Chef Carl Walker of Brennan's of Houston walks us through how to make a perfect pie crust and explains how serving in the Marine Corps turned him into a baking enthusiast.

December 9, 2024 ~ President-elect Donald Trump sat down with NBC News' Kristen Welker for his first interview following the election. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit News editorial page editor Nolan Finley about the takeaways from the sit-down, and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spurning the Democratic party to run for governor as an Independent.

On Wednesday's show: We get reaction to President Joe Biden pardoning his son, President-elect Donald Trump's plans for the FBI, and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, food writers discuss some of their favorite new restaurants that have opened in the past year.And there are many different ways we all experience the holiday season, depending on what's going on in our lives. A new play illustrates some of them. We learn about Twelve Ways of Christmas at the Ensemble Theatre.

On Wednesday's show: President-elect Donald Trump is threatening Canada and Mexico with tariffs, and the State of Texas is identifying property to make available to the incoming Trump administration to use for potential mass deportations. We discuss those and other developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Bigger Picture, we examine the themes and questions about religion explored in the film Heretic.And Archaeology Now Houston recently recreated how medieval Europeans many centuries ago would've celebrated the Feast of Saint Martin, or Martinmas, a holiday meal that would've been on par with Thanksgiving in America. We visit their feast, which was held in a historic barn outside Katy.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, including the latest on President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations.Also this hour: The Battleship Texas Foundation gives us an update on efforts to establish a new, permanent home for the famous ship and museum.And comedian Lewis Black, America's ranter-in-chief, is coming around for one final standup performance here on Friday night, part of his “Goodbye Yeller Brick Road” tour. We share some highlights from his previous appearances on our program.

We talk Vikings with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider before a conversation about some of the biggest stories in politics from over the weekend.

Chad jumps into a few political topics from the weekend including more that we've learned about Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet and Attorney General, Joe Biden doing a big favor for Ukraine, Morning Joe vising Mar-a-Lago and more.

On Wednesday's show: More polling results are in from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs. We learn what they have to tell us about the upcoming election and opinions on the integrity of those elections.Also this hour: With early voting underway and a hyper-focus on the presidential election, we seek context and clarity about recent developments in politics in our weekly roundup.And choosing an electric provider in Texas can be quite complicated. We talk to one of those electric providers to learn how they operate and with the founder of a company that helps Texas residential electricity customers find the best plan.

On Wednesday's show: Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Rep. Colin Allred, took to the stage last night in their only debate of the campaign. We get reaction on each of their performances and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We talk with Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter and author Mary Gauthier, who performs at The Heights Theater Oct. 18.

 On Wednesday's show: We talk to meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.And former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of felony murder for his role in the Harding Street drug raid in 2019. Reporter Lucio Vasquez gives us the details.Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Then, we meet Houstonian Marcus Bridgewater, the personality behind Garden Marcus on social media. He discusses his passion for plants and his new book, Seasons of Growth.And, from the 1970s to the early 2000s, some radio stations were doing things a little bit differently -- including here in Houston. The documentary Runaway Radio tells the story of KLOL-FM, an iconic rock station and a different time in radio. Ahead of an Oct. 28 screening at the River Oaks Theatre, we revisit our conversation from March about the film.

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On Wednesday's show: We get reaction to the vice presidential debate and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston food writers talk about their favorite food trucks, pop-ups, and farmers market vendors that have expanded to brick-and-mortar stores.And, with the Astros back in the playoffs, we revisit the long-lost story behind their famous rainbow uniforms.

On Wednesday's show: From allegations around Fort Bend County Judge KP George, to Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff's fundraising swing through Texas and the latest on the presidential race, we discuss recent developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Houston is a very noisy place. There's thumping bass from nightclubs, drag racers peeling down the highway, planes zooming overhead, honking horns, leaf blowers, and construction sites. Yeesh. So, how bad is noise pollution here -- and what can we do about it?And we visit the Moon Festival at the Chinese Community Center to learn how the local organization celebrated the harvest festival and its significance in Chinese culture.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss Mayor John Whitmire's State of the City address. Then we learn about a lawsuit against a fertility clinic over in vitro fertilization.Also this hour: From the mayor's State of the City address, to a growing field in the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, we discuss developments in local, state, and national politics, in our weekly roundup.We discuss the SCOPE Act, a new law that went into effect this month aimed at preventing Texas children from accessing certain content on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. With that Meta's announcement that its establishing a more restricted version of Instagram for younger users, we discuss how to best protect kids on social media.And, ahead of an event with Performing Arts Houston on Thursday, we revisit a 2019 conversation with Jenna Bush Hager and her sister Barbara Pierce Bush. They're the daughters of former President George W. Bush and the granddaughters of Houston's own late former President George H.W. Bush.

On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on what has become Hurricane Francine as the storm approaches the Louisiana coast and find out how related conditions might affect Galveston and the Greater Houston area.Also this hour: We recap the presidential debate and discuss other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.And we consider the future of physical retail space in Houston — where it works, where it doesn't, and why.

Big Wos aka Wosny Lambre takes a deep dive into the presidential election and looks at both parties election strategies. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Sign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Shoot The Messenger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-messenger-espionage-murder-pegasus-spyware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Wos aka Wosny Lambre takes a deep dive into the presidential election and looks at both parties election strategies. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: Youtube.com/countthedings1 Produced by John Jervay - https://twitter.com/johnjervay Sign up for The Athletic: TheAthletic.com/dings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @countthedings @bommpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/countthedings Shoot The Messenger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shoot-the-messenger-espionage-murder-pegasus-spyware Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest in state, local, and national politics in our weekly political roundup.Also: Local food writers discuss their favorite places for small plates and things to share in our latest installment of The Full Menu.And we talk with actress Michelle Azar about her role playing the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a new play called All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on stage at the Hobby Center this week.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in the presidential race and other news in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: As the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games kick off in Paris, we learn about a local running group called Eye Can Alliance, which supports blind and vision-impaired athletes.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss highlights from the first couple nights of the Democratic National Convention and other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Longtime Houstonians have strong opinions about things you should and should not do in the Bayou City. A trio of longtime residents share their Houston Do's and Don'ts and we hear listener suggestions, which you can submit now to at talk@houstonmatters.org And we learn about the growing practice of music therapy in Houston hospitals and health care.

On Wednesday's show: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will be the Democratic nominee seeking to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in the Texas 18th Congressional district. We discuss that story and the latest developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: Since it's back-to-school week for a lot of area districts, we thought you might see or experience some changing sleep habits in your household as kids and parents get back into the school year routine. So, we welcome your questions about sleep and sleep disorders for sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula.