On Friday's show: We preview the Theater District Open House, which returns on March 10 for the first time since 2019. The event is an opportunity for arts enthusiasts to learn more about the city's theaters and arts organizations and to preview their upcoming seasons.

Also this hour: From layoffs at Sesame Street, to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wanting to rename the New York strip, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

Then, a new documentary short highlights the resilience of Houston's Asian-American community during a period of anti-immigrant fervor. We talk with actor Nik Dodani, the director of Houston Rising.

And we visit the final event of Doomsday Wrestling, a comedy wrestling show which held its last matches recently after the death of its creator.

On Thursday's show: Local leaders share their memories of working with Sylvester Turner, who passed away at age 70. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reflects on navigating several crises in the region, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the former mayor. And Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks about his leadership and his brief term serving alongside her in Congress.

Also this hour: We learn about FLATS, a roaming photography exhibit that's held in homes around Houston that also operates a community darkroom and photo lab.

Then, food writers talk about some of their favorite places to grab a quick breakfast in Houston in this month's installment of The Full Menu.

And we meet a competitive sign spinner who's participating in the 18th annual World Sign-Spinning Championship in Las Vegas.

VIDEO: Competitive Sign Spinning: It's a Real Thing.

On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the life and legacy of former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away at age 70.

We also get reactions to President Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

And we talk with Houston musician Ben Chavez about his concept album Last Day, County Fair. It draws inspiration from his own life, following a young man coming to terms with his queer identity in a town where he feels misunderstood. He performs music from the album on March 6 and 7 at the Wortham Center.

On Tuesday's show: Stormy weather is headed our way this morning. We get the latest details from Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.

Also this hour: While DEI programs may be on the decline, that doesn’t mean businesses aren't interested in a diverse workforce. We consider how they can accomplish that.

And a pair of lunar landers from Texas are in space right now. One landed on the moon over the weekend, and a second is slated to land Thursday. That one, called Athena, is from the Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines, which welcomed longtime NASA chief flight director Gene Kranz to its mission control last weekend. We revisit our 2023 conversation with him about the lessons he learned from the Apollo missions.

On Monday's show: Following Friday's "economic blackout," we consider whether boycotts of this nature work as intended.

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

And we talk about the Houston Rockets as they're set to face one of the best, and one of the worst, teams in their conference this week.

On Friday's show: Infectious diseases expert Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.

Also this hour: We consider name changes, particularly those related to controversial historical figures, and how much they really matter.

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

And the story of former Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez is told in the documentary short, I Am Ready, Warden, which is up for an Academy Award this Sunday. The Houston attorney who won his case before the U.S. Supreme Court tells the story of the legal battle for Ramirez’s religious rights.

On Thursday's show: We learn about recent actions taken by Houston City Council, including creation of the Office of Recovery and Resilience and a fund for homelessness. We also discuss a new METRO initiative focused on cleanliness, safety, and ridership.

Also this hour: The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking comments from the public about where to spend money to improve traffic and safety along the Washington Avenue corridor. A long stretch of the street is seen as part of the city’s “High Injury Network.” In other words, there are not a lot of good, safe pedestrian crossings. We learn more about the project.

Then, the classic 1980s teen drama The Breakfast Club turns 40 this month. In the latest installment of The Bigger Picture, we look back at the movie and consider ways education and the high school experience have changed since then.

And an ardent fan remembers Selena on the 30th anniversary of her last major concert at the Astrodome in 1995.

On Wednesday's show: The U.S. House approved a framework last night for a multitrillion-dollar plan covering energy, defense, immigration, and tax policy. We talk over what it means and what happens next as we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: We revisit our 2016 conversation with retired U.S. Secret Service agent Clint Hill, who served five U.S. Presidents and was in Dallas when John F. Kennedy was killed in 1963. He’s the agent who famously leapt onto the back of the presidential limousine and shielded First Lady Jackie Kennedy as the car raced to Parkland Hospital. In the conversation, he also recalls what happened the night before here in Houston. Hill died on Friday.

And filmmaker and Houston native Li Lu talks about the new film screening series she's launching called HTX MADE, which is hosting its first event Friday -- a screening of the documentary, The Strike.

On Tuesday's show: Measles alerts have been issued in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and San Marcos as an outbreak spreads across portions of Texas and other states. We talk with epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi of UTHealth about the prospects of cases in Houston and who’s at risk.

Also this hour: As more Houston businesses dial back remote and hybrid work, what other benefits might entice good workers to stay? We learn about some of the latest employee benefit trends.

Then, we discuss whether school vouchers shifting funds from public schools to private ones might ultimately impact teacher pensions.

And we reflect on the music of Houston-based ska band Los Skarnales, who play Friday night at The Heights Theater.

On Monday's show: The Texas House has its own version of a school vouchers bill that would tie the value of education savings accounts to public school funding. We learn how it would work differently than a plan in the Senate and how the two houses might work out conflicts between them.

Also this hour: Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, how does it all end, and what does it mean for Houstonians? We ask a pair of local foreign policy experts.

Then, Apple has announced plans to build an AI server manufacturing facility here in Houston. Columnist Dwight Silverman explains what the facility will be doing and updates us on other developments in consumer technology.

And the Astros got their first look at the automated ball/strike system as Major League Baseball tests out a new challenging system in spring training. Jeff Balke lets us know how it went.