City contracts & minority-owned businesses (July 30, 2026)
On Thursday's show: A longstanding city of Houston program requiring some government contracts to be awarded to minority-owned businesses was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge. We learn why and discuss the ramifications of the decision.Also this hour: Free speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequences. Negative backlash, a boycott, a lost job -- lots can happen when you express yourself in a way others don’t like on social media. We discuss what is a fair and appropriate response and what is going too far.Then, we preview the next installment of the podcast After the Flood.Plus, we…
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