You know what's better than radio magic? Radio magic on TV! @houstonmatters.bsky.social begins streaming our show daily on YouTube Monday morning at 9. Check it out, and let us know what you think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FnQ...

With federal funds gone Houston Public Media’s out $2.2 mil/yr for the next 2 yrs. Houston Public Media's launched a Resiliency Fund. If you've got some cash to spare, and you value the work we do, please give at HoustonPublicMedia.org/donate or 888-909-0887. Thanks!

Clearing up: Sesame Street IS still on your local PBS station for free. AND for the first time in years, new episodes will air the same day they ALSO premiere on Netflix and PBS Kids. Free, over the air, & available to everyone, right away. Like it always used to be. www.npr.org/2025/05/19/n...

On Monday's Houston Matters --- actor Tom Hanks! He's headed to town for the SpaceCenter Houston debut of his film The Moonwalkers (he co-wrote and narrated it). We'll talk about space exploration w/ the Apollo 13 star & co-creator of From the Earth to the Moon. Tune in Mon at 9AM on News 88.7 FM!

Your fellow Houstonians share some of their favorite love songs. Happy Valentine's Day! www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

Why some mergers work and others....don't. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston asked me to pick the next film in its long-running Movies Houstonians Love series. Turned out to be an easy decision: www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

We dug into what motivates the complicated dance of health insurance claims, denials, and appeals - worth a listen. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

A lot can happen in Houston sports in one weekend... www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

Just the latest round in a year of weird interactions between the chief executives of the city of Houston and Harris County... www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Heretic is still showing in theaters. I'm not typically a horror fan, but this was not, to me, a typical horror film. The first hour, especially, was absolutely fascinating. Hugh Grant's character displays chilling charm. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

ICYMI: Our Full Menu foodies highlight their favorite new restaurants that opened in the Houston area in 2024. What are yours? www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

ICYMI: Last week, we replayed a great conversation with @benjaminahr.bsky.social and his @greatesttrek.bsky.social co-host Adam Pranica about their Star Trek podcasts. They're great shows, worth checking out, even for very casual Trek fans. www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/sho...

Once again, Rosh Hashanah, the "head of the year," is upon us. According to the Jewish calendar, starting tonight, it becomes the year 5784. You know I'm still going to write 5783 on all my checks. #annualjoke #stillfunny #thanksletterman #shanatovah #whatsacheck

Here's a fascinating conversation my colleague Michael Hagerty did for today's @houstonmatters.bsky.social about an art project to support Houstonians facing eviction.

ICYMI: Super Happy Incredible Toys' Juan Salazar brought some vintage toys to our studio this week.

Data revealed Wednesday at a Houston area expo and summit highlights the growing economic power and influence of Hispanics across the Bayou City. We discuss with Dr. Laura Murillo from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce...

According to Marvel, Spider-Man made his debut in Marvel Comics on this date in 1962. Today, he's never been more popular, as we discussed with Houston area film critic Joe Leydon, and Bedrock City Comics' Richard Evans back in 2018.

Attention Blue Sky! We want your astronomy questions ahead of Thursday's Houston Matters! What would you like Dr. Carolyn Sumners from the Houston Museum of Natural Science answer about what's up there? (Including the Perseid meteor shower, which we should get a good look at this weekend).

Paul Reubens, the actor who portrayed Pee-wee Herman, has died. I assume wreaths and tributes are being placed right now in the basement at The Alamo. #IYKYK

Feminist icon, or sexist anachronism? A film to sell toys, or indict commercialism? A depiction of gender norms that’s progressive, or conservative? Yes. Yes. And yes. (Glad we cleared that up).

ICYMI: JooYoung Choi’s art is wild!

An interesting list of the 25 best NHL teams from the 2010s - none, though, quite matched up to the inexplicable 2019 Cup run by the St. Louis Blues. I honestly never thought I'd live to see that happen.

"In three trades the Cardinals made to first augment the outfield with slugger Ozuna and then streamline their crowded outfield by dealing sluggers, they currently have zero players they got on their major-league roster. This year’s All-Star rosters and starting lineups have three." Oof.

On Houston Matters now: the property tax deal, the “Houston arrow,” balancing worker safety and productivity, and the director of a TUTS show at Miller Outdoor Theatre! Tune in now on News 88.7 or subscribe to the pod.

In 2010(ish), I saw a touring production of "Star Wars Live" -- it featured a symphony orchestra performing John Williams' music live to specially-edited sequences of all the Star Wars films. I can attest to the fact that it's awesome to hear Williams' music live, synced up to the images on screen.

The math caught me off guard, but yeah, it checks out. Hip hop's been around for nearly 50 years now. The Houston Museum of African American Culture's celebrating, and screening some films to mark it -- including House Party, which was released (wow) 33 years ago. Get your Kid 'n Play fix!

Good morning! On today's Houston Matters: the future of hydrogen energy in the Bayou City, how Houston's skyscrapers were designed to last, the Houston Symphony takes on Harry Potter and Star Wars, and the Houston Museum of African American Culture celebrates 50 years of hip hop! 9am on News 88.7.

Looking for Houston’s best Mexican and Tex-Mex? Look no further…

Good morning Houston! On today's Houston Matters: our weekly political roundup, a Mexican food installment of The Full Menu, and a new graphic novel recalls boxer and Galveston native Jack Johnson. Join us live on air at 9am on Houston Public Media News 88.7 FM, or subscribe to our podcast.

Meanwhile, on A Capitol Fourth right now, Carlton’s hanging with Elmo and Cookie Monster…

My mom used to play this in her Sunday School class before teaching her 3rd graders about immigration. Can’t hear it enough. Happy 4th!

Happy Independence Day! ICYMI: We devoted Monday’s Houston Matters to conversations related to the holiday…

A little history for July 4: How abolitionists used Independence Day to make their case in pre-Civil War America…

Recalling some of Houston’s “iron athletes.”

Just got here. So very reminiscent of the early days of, well, you know.