On Thursday's show: We get the latest on activity along the Gulf Coast as Invest 93L moves westward.

Also this hour: We often talk about flood safety in terms of preparing for a possible flooding event, but what do you do the moment water starts getting into your house? We discuss with local emergency officials.

Then, we meet a Houston native and Navy veteran who is defying the odds -- and doctors’ expectations -- by returning to the track, the weight bench, and the volleyball court for the Department of Defense Warrior Games.

And we talk with the director of Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy about the deadly crowd crush that unfolded at the Astroworld Festival in 2021.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Renee Cross and Nancy Sims.

Also this hour: A Palestinian man was detained at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for nine days with no apparent cause. We discuss that case and the implications for immigration policy.

Then, we chat with comedian Kym Whitley ahead of an upcoming pair of shows in Houston.

On Tuesday's show: We talk with Houston Public Media reporter Natalie Weber about redistricting and other stories in Fort Bend County.

Also this hour: Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon, we consider where we are today in our approach to nuclear power and non-proliferation.

Then, amid concerns about deportations of immigrants, we consider who's responsible for detention centers here in Houston and what detention looks like in our area.

And we meet chef David Skinner from Th_Prsrv [The Preserve] at Eculent, a communal dining experience reclaiming and elevating Native American cuisine.

On Monday's show: We learn the latest on recovery efforts in the Texas Hill Country after they were disrupted by more rain and flooding.

We also learn about new data from Environment Texas examining contamination along Texas beaches.

Also this hour: We revisit a conversation with actor Tom Hanks about the future of space exploration.

Then, Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston answers your questions about gardening.

And we discuss controversy at this year's MLB All-Star Game with Jeff Balke.

On Friday's show: Ten years ago this weekend, Sandra Bland died in a Waller County jail cell three days after being arrested during a traffic stop. We look back at the impact of her death, and what has changed -- and what has not -- in the decade since.

Also this hour: Andrew Schneider tells us about Gov. Abbott’s additions to the agenda for the special session. No, not storm response -- redistricting.

Then, this week’s “non-expert” panel weighs in on intrigues in the news on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And Brenda Valdivia chats with Houston’s most opinionated man: Evan Mintz, the new editor of opinion for the Houston Chronicle.

On Thursday's show: As the long road to recovery begins in Central Texas, many are asking if authorities did enough to protect residents and if alert systems were sufficient. Paul Flahive from the Texas Newsroom reports from the region and Joshua Fletcher from the Texas Tribune joins us to discuss why Texans keep building in areas that are flood prone. 

Also this hour: Legal professionals have embraced AI more broadly than many other industries. Now a professor at UH Law Center is encouraging law students to utilize AI to become better students and future lawyers. 

Then, Houston is set to host World Cup matches next year, but attendance at a pair of recent tournaments may give some pause about World Cup turnout. We learn more from the Sports Business Journal’s Alex Silverman.

Plus: The creator and a cast member from “The W.O.M.E.N. Play” – a new production at The DeLuxe Theater, exploring sisterhood and spiritual growth.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the politics surrounding the deadly Central Texas floods and other developments in the news in our weekly political roundup.

Also this hour: Houston food writers discuss their favorite unique restaurant experiences around town on this month’s edition of The Full Menu.

And we learn about increased interest in birdwatching in Houston.

On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on the flooding the Texas Hill Country, local efforts to aid in the rescue and recovery operations, and what actions elected officials could have taken to mitigate the disaster -- and what they might do to prevent similar ones in the future.

Also this hour: We learn how summer camps prepare for emergencies and work to put parents' minds at ease as they leave their children in their care for days or even weeks at a time.

Then, a local therapist who specializes in grief and family trauma talks about dealing with trauma after events like the floods in Central Texas. Her practice is offering free virtual counseling sessions and a collection of trauma-informed resources for those affected by the Texas floods.

Plus: Hurricane Beryl made landfall a year ago today. Houstonians saw power knocked out for days. We reflect on the state of the power grid and CenterPoint, one year later.

And certain neighborhoods in Houston have become focal points for the bar and club scene. Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing explains some of the negative things that come along with that and how people who live in those areas are pushing back.

On Monday's show: The death toll continues to rise following devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country. We get the very latest from Houston Public Media's Dominic Anthony Walsh live from Kerrville. We also hear the accounts of several flood victims, including a Houstonian who was preparing to move there next month. And Space City Weather meteorologist Eric Berger explains the weather that led to Friday's flooding and whether the blame some have sought to place on the National Weather Service is misplaced.

We also welcome your thoughts on this and other major stories in the news as we chat with Houston Chronicle op-ed editor Lisa Gray.

RELATED: How Houston residents can help Texas Hill Country flood victims

Also this hour: The future of birthright citizenship.

And Jeff Balke updates us on the latest developments in Houston sports.

On Thursday's show: We learn about a controversial plan to sever an artery connecting the East End to downtown Houston. A recent study said the project to close part of Polk Street to expand the George R. Brown Convention Center would have "no adverse impact." Houston Public Media's Dominic Anthony Walsh outlines what the report had to say and why some community members take issue with it.

Also this hour: Sleep — there's never enough of it, it seems. Or, too often, there's something affecting the quality of our sleep or preventing it altogether. That's where sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula comes in. She answers listener questions about sleep and sleep disorders.

And this month’s edition of The Bigger Picture takes a closer look at the new movie, F1, about a Formula One racecar driver who comes out of retirement, and we visit a local go-karting venue to get a taste of racing culture in Houston.