On Thursday's show: Andrew Schneider discusses questions about housing affordability addressed in the latest Texas Trends Survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

Also this hour: We consider how non-English speakers get the right information during emergencies like hurricanes.

Then, we examine the correlation between rising temperatures and domestic violence incidents.

And we talk with the filmmaker behind the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted the Culture, about how Biblical translations changed culture.

On Wednesday's show: From Vice President Kamala Harris picking a running mate, to the race taking shape to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Congress, we discuss the latest in local, state, and national politics in our weekly roundup.

Also this hour: We find out what NPR political reporter Elena Moore was doing in Houston last week.

And food writers preview Houston Restaurant Weeks in this month's installment of The Full Menu.

On Tuesday's show: We discuss this week’s intense heat and what it means, in particular, for kids taking part in summer activities, such as high school football training camps.

Also this hour: In his new book, humorist and TV host Mo Rocca highlights individuals achieving big things later in life -- including one late-blooming Houstonian. The frequent Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me! panelist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent shares some of the stories from Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs.

Then, we revisit our 2023 conversation about patient portals in health care and why the people who often need to navigate them most are also the ones who often struggle with them the most.

And our summertime series exploring area museums and attractions takes us to see Mission Control and other exhibits on space exploration history at Space Center Houston.

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 Astros podcast.

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 back in town, on stage through the weekend at The Hobby Center. This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the classic Disney animated film that inspired it. We talk with Darian Sanders, who plays Simba in the production.

And this summer’s Houston Shakespeare Festival is under way, with performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. We learn more from the festival’s artistic director, Jack Young, and actor Michael Sifuentes.

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 aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Then, we continue to share examples of some of the summer Olympic sports played in Houston, continuing with a conversation with a pair of Houston sisters about competing together in fencing at several Olympic games. And we learn how Houston became a mecca for competitive air hockey.

And we recently got so much feedback from listeners when we discussed how some people might be considering leaving Houston after Hurricane Beryl, that we share some more of those comments.

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.

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 Chronicle, which tells the stories of some of the known and unknown legends of Texas. The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer has a new collection of some of those columns called Native Texan: Stories from Deep in the Heart. Holley joins us ahead of an event at Brazos Bookstore tonight.

Then, with the Olympics underway, we continue to share examples of some of the summer Olympic sports played in Houston, continuing with a visit to West Houston Archery.

And we continue our series on museums and other attractions to visit around the area with a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

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 debris removal efforts and other cleanup three weeks after Hurricane Beryl.

Also this hour: Houston has made some mistakes over the years. We talked about that on the show last week. But what do you think some of Houston’s greatest successes are? Share your thoughts at [email protected].

Then, with the Olympics underway, we share examples of some of the summer Olympic sports played in Houston, starting with a visit to the Houston International Table Tennis Academy in Katy.

And we learn about the many Houstonian athletes who are taking part in the summer games.

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 Mayer Wienermobile getting in a bit of a pickle, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news with our panel of non-experts.

Then, the Paris Olympics get underway today. A number of Houston-area athletes will be taking part, including gymnast Simone Biles, who will be back in the spotlight after stepping back from some events in the Tokyo games in 2021. But don't call it a "comeback." A new book called The Price She Pays explains why and explores the mental health challenges many female athletes face.

And we meet Houstonian Jeffrey Louis, aka "Bboy Jeffro" who's competing in the Olympics in breakdancing.