On Monday's show: We get updates on the goings-on in Fort Bend and Galveston Counties.

Also this hour: We discuss why some food deserts persist in Greater Houston.

Then, we answer listener questions about gardening.

And we preview the upcoming FIFA matches in Houston.

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On Friday's show: We discuss a report from Children at Risk that assesses the quality of life for children in Harris County.

Also this hour: We talk with two Houstonians about starting their own businesses.

Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And we preview Houston's official LGBT Pride Celebration.

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On Thursday's show: We get the latest on the City of Corpus Christi's attempts to delay its looming water crisis.

Also this hour: We revisit the original plans for Corpus Christi's desalination plant and how it's supposed to work.

Then, we learn how community land trusts strive to address both housing affordability and gentrification at the same time.

And Houstonian Kolbi Ferguson tells us he how trains for competitive weightlifting with his sights set on Olympic Games that are still more than two years away.

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On Tuesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: Two local foodies talk about restaurants with good patios and refreshing food and drink for the summer in this month's edition of The Full Menu.

And we preview the upcoming Houston Symphony concerts featuring music from the Final Fantasy video game series.

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On Tuesday's show: A new investigation looks into a number of use of force incidents by campus police in Texas school districts.

Also this hour: We learn why local bars and restaurants are starting to do away with popular steak night traditions.

Then, a new book goes beyond the stats and highlights to offer a portrait of legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan.

And we go behind the scenes of the annual KimoKawaii Anime Experience and Convention.

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On Monday's show: The Atlantic hurricane season begins today. We get a reminder about what you need to know as we head into the season.

Also this hour: We offer listeners a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our city.

And we get an update on the Astros.

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On Friday's show: The U.S. Department of Justice has created a new "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as a way to compensate victims of "weaponization and lawfare." Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit to stop payouts from the fund from going to those attackers. Now, Houston Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has introduced a bill related to the fund, which she calls a “perversion of our system of justice.” She explains what her bill would do.

Also this hour: From an investigation into how and when FIFA sells tickets to the World Cup, to Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta acquiring Caesars Entertainment, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston continues its series Movies Houstonians Love with a screening tonight at 7 of The Unbelievable Truth by indie filmmaker Hal Hartley. Harold Taylor, a longtime member of the MFAH's Ultimate Film Buffs, is presenting the movie. He explains why he chose it and what it means to him.

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On Thursday's show: As NASA continues to work toward building a base on the moon, it has awarded some contracts to commercial companies to take the next steps there. We learn why one Texas company earned one of those contracts and a Houston-based one did not.

Also this hour: On the heels of Tuesday’s runoff election and as we look ahead to November, we break down how Supreme Court decisions of recent years have gutted the Voting Rights Act, and how, paired with ensuing redistricting, representation is changing in Houston and across The South.

Then, we learned this month that an unusual settlement over child transgender care was reached, which calls on Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston to establish the country’s first-ever “detransition clinic.” We discuss the practical and legal questions that settlement raises with Shelby Chestnut, executive director of the Transgender Law Center.

And technology is changing the way music is made. Some of it is for the better. Some of it...not so much. We talk it over with some creators.

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On Wednesday's show: Ken Paxton will take on James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat in November. And there was a surprise -- at least to some -- in the Democratic primary for Harris County Judge. We pore over those and other results from Tuesday’s primary runoffs as we discuss the latest developments in politics.

Also this hour: We learn about a new report that looks to the future of Fort Bend County, which could see a population above two million by the year 2050.

And we talk with folks involved in this year's Haapifest, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander films and filmmakers here in Houston. 

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On Tuesday's show: Today is election day for the primary runoff races. We check in with Houston Public Media reporters at polling places across Greater Houston, recap what is on the ballot, and share what you need to know before voting.

Also this hour: We visit the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center to learn about the adaptive sports and recreation services it provides Houstonians with disabilities.

And we talk with Houston native fashion designer Bach Mai.

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