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Houston Matters
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…
Episodes
Houston MattersFederal investigation of HISD (May 11, 2026)
On Monday's show: We learn why the U.S. Department of Education is investigating HISD and what it could mean for students and their families.And, after two…
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Domestic violence murders (May 8, 2026)
On Friday's show: Houston in recent days and weeks has been shaken by a string of devastating domestic violence homicides, including a murder-suicide involving…
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Apartment safety ordinance passes (May 7, 2026)
On Thursday's show: After repeated delays, Houston City Council has approved an ordinance cracking down on apartment complexes with chronic health and safety…
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The week in politics (May 6, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, including the results of the latest election survey from the…
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Proposed garbage fee (May 5, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Houston Mayor John Whitmire will propose an “administrative fee" tied to garbage and recycling pickup that would start out at $5 per month…
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Proposed special ed changes at HISD (May 4, 2026)
On Monday's show: Leaked documents have detailed proposed changes to special education at HISD, raising alarm among families of students with disabilities. We…
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Heavy rain in Houston (May 1, 2026)
On Friday's show: We take a closer look at the forecast for heavy rain in Greater Houston throughout the day and into tonight as a Stage 1 flood alert has been…
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Temporary protected status for migrants (April 30, 2026)
On Thursday's show: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about the Trump administration's move to end temporary protected status, or TPS, for…
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The week in politics (April 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: As the University of Houston prepares to host the…
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Houstonians’ opinions on a wide range of issues (April 28, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get highlights from the annual Houston Area Survey from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, which takes stock each…