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Houston Matters

Houston Matters

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Houston Matters is a radio program airing weekdays at 9 am on Houston Public Media News 88.7 FM in Houston. During each hour, we’ll investigate the issues and ideas, people and places that make Houston…well…Houston! We’ll talk about current events, politics, education, health care, the environment, business, transportation, arts and culture, literature, sports and leisure. But we also hope that what we do each day on Houston Matters serves as the beginning of a conversation — one we hope you’ll continue here, at home, at work, with family, with friends and neighbors. We hope to introduce Houstonians to one another, to celebrate our diversity, and to engage one another through stories and conversations that demonstrate depth and context. Just the sort of thing you count on from public media.

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Episodes
  • The week in politics (Jan. 7, 2026)

    The week in politics (Jan. 7, 2026)
    Jan 7 2026

    On Wednesday's show: 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 new restaurants that opened in 2025.

    And we chat with Puerto Rican composer and saxophonist Miguel Zenón about his upcoming performance with Kinetic Ensemble.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3yBFRAOI_M
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    50 mins
  • Venezuelans navigating legal limbo (Jan. 6, 2026)

    Venezuelans navigating legal limbo (Jan. 6, 2026)
    Jan 6 2026

    On Tuesday's show: We hear from a local immigration attorney about questions that may be arising for Venezuelan immigrants after the U.S. takeover of the country.

    Also this hour: We answer questions about sleep and sleep disorders with a pulmonologist and sleep expert.

    Then, producer Brenda Valdivia takes us to a world where cats rule and humans happily comply at the Houston Cat Expo.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRMdXLLCc0A
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    49 mins
  • Venezuelan impact on oil and gas (Jan. 5, 2026)

    Venezuelan impact on oil and gas (Jan. 5, 2026)
    Jan 5 2026

    On Monday's show: We discuss the implications of the takeover of Venezuela on Houston's oil and gas industry.

    Also this hour: We start the year off with some gripes and grievances in our regular segment called Houstonian Pet Peeves.

    Then, we preview the upcoming Wild Card playoff matchup between the Texans and the Steelers.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjMcB1BP_Iw
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    50 mins
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