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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 ...

Food writers dish on their favorite places to eat in Greater Houston.

Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who's curious about the English language. Join Merriam-Webster editors as they challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is our language.

Life is more virtual than ever, but in this intensely divided moment, it's arguably our streets, squares, plazas and monuments where power remains most contested.How does a garden become an act of resistance against gentrification? How can an urban park expose a pre-colonial landscape? What are the boundaries of protest in public space? And what role does architecture play in the the stories we tell ourselves about our collective histories, hopes and dreams?Coming soon from Drawing Matter and the Architecture Foundation: a new series on Power & Public Space.Subscribe wherever you listen to ...

A. A. Milne is perhaps best remembered for his timeless creation, Winnie the Pooh, though this charming bear is just one facet of his literary legacy. Renowned for his numerous acclaimed plays, Milne also made significant contributions to Britain’s beloved Punch Magazine, where he penned hundreds of essays, sketches, and poems for esteemed publications like The Atlantic Monthly. His experiences in both World Wars deeply influenced his writing; he spent four grueling years in the trenches during the Great War, and the intensity of warfare is powerfully reflected in his poetry. Milnes unique ...