Best Radio Vy Podcasts (2024)

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Vying for Jackson Lee’s seat (Aug. 5, 2024) 49:15

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On Monday's show: We learn more about who's vying to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee to represent the 18th Congressional District. And Mayor John Whitmire selects a new HPD chief. Also this hour: We offer Houstonians their monthly opportunity to vent their pet peeves. And we get an update on sports from Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in …

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“How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda” 53:59

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Send us a Text Message. GUEST: MEGAN BASHAM, author, Shepherds for Sale Jesus warned, “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:15-16). False teachers don’t wear red suits and carry pitchforks. That would be too obvious. Far more effective fo…

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Police use gruesome PNG social media video to track down alleged killers 25:04

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Papua New Guinea police are using a gruesome social media video that shows a gang decapitating a corpse in the hunt for the suspects of a mass killing.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Biggest air polluters (Aug. 2, 2024) 48:45

8h ago48:45

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On Friday's show: A new report from Air Alliance Houston shows the 12 biggest contributors to air pollution in Harris County. Also this hour: From high principal turnover numbers at HISD, to the definition of a boneless chicken wing, we contemplate The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. Plus, the Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King is ba…

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HPD suspended cases report (Aug. 1, 2024) 49:55

5h ago49:55

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On Thursday's show: We learn about the findings from a new report on HPD's suspended cases controversy. Acting Police Chief Larry Satterwhite presented the report before Houston City Council on Wednesday. Also this hour: Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, explains how consumers can protect themselves in the afte…

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The week in politics (July 31, 2024) 48:55

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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: We continue to share examples of some of the summer Olympic sports played in Houston, continuing with a conversation about skateboarding here. And we bring you a Skyline Sessions concert featuring the artist LØLØ.…

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CenterPoint faces another hearing (July 30, 2024) 48:50

10h ago48:50

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On Tuesday's show: CenterPoint Energy faced another hearing on Monday related to its response to power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. We find out what was said before a Texas State Senate special committee and the potential implications. Also this hour: For more than a decade, Joe Holley has written a column called Native Texan for the Houston …

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Houston’s greatest success (July 29 2024) 48:35

7h ago48:35

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On Monday's show: The Houston Fire Department is under new leadership as union members past and present expect to see checks in the mail for back pay this week. We discuss Mayor John Whitmire’s decision to replace Houston’s fire chief with Marty Lancton from the Houston Professional Fire Fighter’s Association. And we get an update on the status of …

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How The Identity Question “Who am I?” Needs to Be Answered by God, Not Us 53:59

4d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. GUEST: MARTYN ILES, Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis and author, Who Am I? What are the first things you would say to describe yourself? One might answer, “I’m an American white male engineer.” Another might say, “I identify as a trans-woman feminist.” The question being asked is about identity. And the answers most every…

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PNG Police say horrific scene greeted them on arrival at massacre village 25:04

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Dozens of people including women and children were killed in a vicious attack on a village in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik region.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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CenterPoint faces hearings (July 26, 2024) 49:12

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On Friday's show: CenterPoint Energy appeared Thursday before the Public Utility Commission and faces a Texas Senate special committee on Monday to answer questions about its response to Hurricane Beryl. Reporter Andrew Schneider explains what the hearings entail. Also this hour: From exploding soda cans on Southwest Airlines flights, to the Oscar …

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Former HPD chief speaks out (July 25, 2024) 48:08

4h ago48:08

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On Thursday's show: Former HPD Chief Troy Finner is speaking out about a police department scandal ahead of a forthcoming final report about it. Also this hour: July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and we discuss the particular issues facing people of color when it comes to mental health and resources available. Then, this month…

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An historic week in politics (July 24, 2024) 48:58

13d ago48:58

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On Wednesday's show: Has anything interesting happened in politics lately? We can't recall. So, we enlist the help of some local political analysts to discuss the latest developments in the news in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: While much of the fun things we have to do here in Houston take place indoors in air-conditioning, we have outdoor a…

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Teacher shortage at Houston schools (July 23, 2024) 24:14

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On Tuesday's show: We’re expecting rain the rest of the week, with some potentially significant downpours and flash flooding possible. But Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard is characterizing the forecast as “tricky.” He joins us to explain. Also this hour: Layoffs, restructuring, and the state takeover of HISD may all be leading to a b…

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Houston’s biggest mistakes (July 22, 2024) 49:15

15d ago49:15

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On Monday's show: Before President Biden's announcement over the weekend, the last time a sitting U.S. president dropped his re-election bid, he was a Texan. And when Lyndon B. Johnson did so in 1968, it was amid a period of somewhat similar turmoil. We discuss those parallels with Rice University political science professor Bob Stein, who was at t…

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Road Trip to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter 53:58

11d ago53:58

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Send us a Text Message. GUEST: KEN HAM, CEO and Co-Founder, Answers in Genesis We just returned to Minnesota after a road trip to northern Kentucky near Cincinnati, Ohio to visit the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, both of which are Bible-based, gospel-proclaiming theme parks owned and operated by Answers in Genesis. Later in this weekend’s prog…

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Tonga's debt to China putting financial pressure on the Kingdom's budget

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Tonga's US$119 million loan from China has been sitting on the Tongan government's books for almost 15 years and now a deadline is looming.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Beryl’s affect on restaurants (July 19, 2024) 51:23

18d ago51:23

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On Friday's show: We check in with Houston Public Media’s Dominic Anthony Walsh about a pair of transportation developments: highlights from Thursday’s METRO board meeting, and the latest on the controversial TxDOT I-45 expansion project. Also this hour: We talk with some Houston-area restaurant owners about the impact Beryl and the derecho before …

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Leaving Houston after Beryl (July 18, 2024) 48:11

19d ago48:11

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On Thursday's show: For some, that was it. Beryl was the last straw. They're considering leaving Houston (there’s even a “Leaving Texas Support Meet-Up” planned Thursday night for those considering leaving town). For others, there’s a growing sense of unease about how long to stay in a community continuously threatened by extreme weather. Last fall…

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The politics of storm recovery (July 17, 2024) 49:24

20d ago49:24

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On Wednesday's show: From the Republican National Convention and the response to the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, to the ongoing response in Houston to the slow recovery from Hurricane Beryl, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: In light of Saturday’s assassination attempt, we rev…

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Mental health after another disaster (July 16, 2024) 48:55

21d ago48:55

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On Tuesday's show: We’re still recovering from Hurricane Beryl with a couple hundred thousand Houstonians still in the dark. How soon can Houston become 100 percent energized? And could there be some light for those facing economic hardships? Also, what actions are city council members taking in response to the storm? Also this hour: It's been a ro…

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Beryl power outages one week later (July 15, 2024) 47:47

22d ago47:47

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On Monday's show: More than two million customers who lost power during Beryl last week now have their electricity and air conditioning back. But a few hundred thousand still don’t. We have the very latest on recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl, from CenterPoint Energy’s efforts to restore power, to how the storm has created challenges for area …

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Teaching Biblical Doctrines to Children 53:59

18d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. My family and I are currently on a road trip to northern Kentucky to visit the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, both of which are owned and operated by Answers in Genesis, the ministry founded and led by Ken Ham, which boldly proclaims the authority of God’s Word and the gospel.We have been conducting interviews with Ken a…

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Mass eviction in Papua New Guinea as court rules against settlers 25:04

7d ago25:04

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Up to 3000 men, women and children living in a settlement outside the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby, will soon be displaced after losing a long legal battle to stay on the land where they've built their homes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How heat effects us mentally and physically (July 12, 2024) 49:20

25d ago49:20

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On Friday's show: We get updates on power restoration efforts and other goings-on in the region after Hurricane Beryl with Houston Public Media reporters. Also this hour: A medical expert discusses the effects of extreme heat on both our physical and mental health. Then, Texas native and author Jessica Goudeau talks about her new book, We Were Ille…

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How area non-profits are responding to Beryl (July 11, 2024) 49:30

26d ago49:30

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On Thursday's show: Houston Public Media reporters share updates on how residents are doing in the aftermath of Beryl. Also this hour: We talk with the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast, Houston Food Bank, and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston about their efforts to support Houstonians. Then, we discuss the effects of Beryl on local agric…

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Repairs, insurance, tech, and trees after Beryl (July 10, 2024) 47:33

27d ago47:33

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On Wednesday's show: As Houstonians await power and assess the damage to their property, there are probably many unanswered questions that remain in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl--we try to cover some of them on our program with local experts. And we discuss developments in local, state, and national politics, including any related to the storm.…

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The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl (July 9, 2024) 48:34

28d ago48:34

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On Tuesday's show: We catch up with HPM reporters about what they're seeing around the region as the recovery from Hurricane Beryl begins. Also this hour: We talk with Fort Bend County Judge KP George about efforts in his county, which was hit hard by the storm. Then, we get updates from CenterPoint Energy and the City of Houston Office of Emergenc…

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Is Christian Nationalism the Solution to America’s Societal Decline? 53:59

8d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. This program is a rebroadcast from 07/01/23 GUEST: SCOTT ANIOL, Professor of Pastoral Theology, Grace Bible Theological Seminary As we celebrate Independence Day, which commemorates the signing in 1776 of the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation, when the original 13 colonies declared their autono…

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New Caledonia's pro-independence candidates vying for seats in the French Assembly 25:05

8d ago25:05

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Pro-independence groups have issued a call out to Kanak voters to head to the ballot boxes this weekend in the second round of the French national elections.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Redesigning Houston roads (July 5, 2024) 49:40

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On Friday's show: A legal challenge is under way in Louisiana over that state’s new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms there. That a suit was brought on behalf of Louisiana families came as no surprise to that state’s governor, Jeff Landry, who said before signing the bill: “I can’t wait to be sued.” But challen…

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Houston’s changing restaurant scene (July 3, 2024) 48:56

1M ago48:56

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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity and the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: We’ve been turning to area foodies for restaurant suggestions on our monthly conversation The Full Menu for ten years now. This month, they dish on restaurants past and present they’ve mo…

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Tracking early storms in the gulf (July 2, 2024) 48:13

1M ago48:13

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On Tuesday's show: Hurricane Beryl made landfall over the Grenadine island of Carriacou with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour – the strongest Category 4 storm ever seen in that area. The good news for us (as of late Monday morning) is that most models suggest the storm is not headed here. However, there is another tropical disturbance …

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Supreme Court rulings, and your pet peeves (July 1, 2024) 34:13

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On Monday's show: Today is the final day the U.S. Supreme Court will hand down opinions before its summer recess. We review opinions handed down Friday as we await news of those final cases, including the one addressing former President Trump’s criminal immunity claim. Also this hour: We offer Houstonians their monthly opportunity to vent about the…

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Highlights from The Overcomer Course for Young Adults 53:59

15d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. On Friday-Saturday June 21-22, nearly 30 young adults age 18-28 converged at Stone House Farm in Jordan, MN as the first class of The Overcomer Course. Some of the young adults are in the workplace, some are in school, some are in between, but all came to hear what God has said in His Word and how it applies to their lives. …

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Violence flares up in New Caledonia as protest leaders sent France for trial 25:04

1M ago25:04

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Violence has flared up in New Caledonia after pro-independence activists charged with organising last month's deadly protests were sent to France to face trial there.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Frank Billingsley signs off (June 28, 2024) 47:57

1M ago47:57

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On Friday's show: We get updates on METRO's recent decision not to move forward with the University Corridor line and on the latest death of a Harris County jail inmate. Also this hour: We learn how a bankruptcy case in Houston may signal the future of live TV sports. And we remember Kinky Friedman, the entertainer, rancher, gubernatorial candidate…

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Politicizing tragedies (June 27, 2024) 49:58

1M ago49:58

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On Thursday's show: We preview this afternoon’s memorial service for 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray. Then, we discuss the politicization of tragedies and crimes like her murder, which has been talked about by candidates on both sides of the aisle. Also this hour: A number of recent stories surrounding behavior of doctors at Houston-area hospitals hav…

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The week in politics (June 26, 2024) 49:00

1M ago49:00

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On Wednesday's show: We preview this week’s presidential debate and discuss other developments in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: Kevin Costner’s new film Horizon: An American Saga opens in theaters Friday. It’s the first of four films, including another out later this summer. Film critic Joe Leydon, who r…

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Abortion guidance for doctors (June 25, 2024) 50:36

1M ago50:36

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On Tuesday's show: The Texas Medical Board has adopted new guidance for doctors regarding what qualifies as a "life-threatening" circumstance when it comes to abortions in the state, which are only legal in order to preserve a pregnant person's life or a major bodily function. We learn what the guidance says and discuss the legal implications of it…

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Domestic abuse gun law upheld (June 24, 2024) 49:04

1M ago49:04

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On Monday's show: In another case out of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal gun law designed to protect domestic violence victims. We learn why the High Court upheld it a week after striking down another gun law. Also this hour: We dive into a new report on housing in Greater Houston, which reinforces what a lot of us have known for…

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Empty Deceptions Vying for Post-Christian Minds 53:59

23d ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. This brodcast was previously aired 01/13/2024. GUEST: DARRELL HARRISON, pastoral staff, Redeemer Bible Church, Gilbert, AZ There are only two foundations for thinking and living: the perfect Word of God or the flawed word of man. In running further and further away from the truth of God’s Word, our leaders and people run hea…

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Concerns raised in the Pacific over the Opposition's nuclear policy 25:05

1M ago25:05

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The Australian Opposition's nuclear policy is causing concern in the Pacific, a region that has been a nuclear-free zone for decades.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dueling Pride parades (June 21, 2024) 49:00

2M ago49:00

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On Friday's show: Ana Rausch from the Coalition for the Homeless joins us to talk about the organization’s latest count and survey of the area’s homeless population. Also this hour: We learn why there are two dueling Pride parades in Houston this month. Then, we discuss a call for warning labels on social media platforms and why you may want to tak…

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Miles meets with City Council (June 20, 2024) 49:39

2M ago49:39

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On Thursday's show: Houston City Council members met with HISD Superintendent Miles to discuss leadership, employee firings, and to question what is next for the district. Houston Chronicle reporter Megan Menchaca gives us more detail on the meeting. Also this hour: We discuss concerns about how much the tech industry -- cryptocurrency mining, in p…

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The state of Black Texas (June 19, 2024) 49:30

2M ago49:30

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On Wednesday's show: We get an update on heavy rainfall that was expected today in Greater Houston but hasn't really developed. And a new report coinciding with Juneteenth details the state of Black Texas these days. Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a big part of Juneteenth celebrations for s…

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Heavy rain coming (June 18, 2024) 48:02

2M ago48:02

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On Tuesday's show: Heavy rain is expected in Greater Houston this evening through Wednesday resulting from a disturbance near Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula that could become the first named system of the hurricane season. While any storm that comes from it is unlikely to make landfall near us, Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard explains ho…

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Supreme Court rulings affecting Texas (June 17, 2024) 49:10

2M ago49:10

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On Monday's show: The Supreme Court struck down a rule that banned bump stocks and rejected a bid to restrict access to an abortion pill. We examine the latest decisions coming out of the High Court with Charles “Rocky” Rhodes from South Texas College of Law Houston. Also this hour: If you map all sorts of things within Houston's city limits, a sha…

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What Does Husband Have To Do With Father? 53:59

2M ago53:59

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Send us a Text Message. GUEST: BRUCE WHEATON, father of host David Wheaton This Father’s Day weekend, we are going to go back in time to 2010 to hear an interview with my own father, Bruce Wheaton. Many of you know that God welcomed my dad into heaven February 1, 2023 at age 91. Our family has joy that he is in the eternal presence of the Savior he…

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Fiji patrol boat runs aground on its maiden voyage just months after it was donated by Australia 25:04

2M ago25:04

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A multi-million dollar patrol boat donated by Australia has run aground on its very first mission in Fiji.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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