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Beryl power outages one week later (July 15, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We have the very latest on recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl, from CenterPoint Energy’s efforts to restore power, to how the storm has created challenges for area hospitals and exacerbated health issues over the last week, to how the storm might affect the local economy.

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Supreme Court rulings affecting Texas (June 17, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn about recent Supreme Court decisions striking down a rule that banned bump stocks and rejecting a bid to restrict access to an abortion pill. Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions. And we reflect on the Rockets' first championship 30 years ago.

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Restoring power to Houstonians (May 20, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We preview a town hall discussion tonight between HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and four graduating seniors from high schools impacted by his new policies. And Adam Higginbotham discusses his book, "Challenger," which offers a dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

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Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport (April 29, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We explore how Southwest Airlines leaving Bush Airport will affect travelers. Also, we learn about projects to desalinate ocean water in the Houston area. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions.

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The state of oil and gas in Houston (March 18, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: As the CERAWeek conference begins, we discuss the state of the oil and gas industry in Houston right now. Then, we learn what it's like to be a woman CEO in the traditionally male-dominated world of that business. And we learn how the bracket shapes up for the UH Cougars as we preview the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.

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Ranking American presidents (Feb. 19, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: Today is Presidents' Day. Who were the best presidents in our nation's history? Who were the worst? We learn about the latest ranking of presidents by the Presidential Greatness Project. Then, we learn how a group of Black soldiers known as "the Blue Helmets" made history in World War II and moved forward the cause of African Americans in the military. And we get an update on Houston sports.

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Mail service delays (Jan. 29, 2024)

Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn why some Houstonians have been experiencing major delays in mail service. Then Texas writer Ben Fountain talks about what the nation of Haiti has to tell the rest of the world about looming issues that may affect us. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers pet care questions.

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