On Wednesday's show: As early voting approaches, candidates in the Houston mayoral runoff election picked up a slew of endorsements of this week. Between that upcoming runoff and yet another special session in the Texas Legislature, there’s plenty to talk about in the world of politics. We dive into the latest in local, state, and national news in our weekly political roundup.

Also this hour: This month’s installment of The Bigger Picture looks at the new documentary The Lady Bird Diaries, featuring recordings from the audio diaries of former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. We consider her legacy and how the role of women in politics evolved through the 20th century.

And as Houstonians prepare to head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, we go over the rules of the road with DPS State Trooper Richard Standifer.

On Tuesday's show: The weather in Greater Houston heading into Thanksgiving is going to be cooler. We look at the forecast with Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.

Also this hour: As we prepare for Thanksgiving this week and the holidays ahead, we get some advice on avoiding arguments with family members at holiday get-togethers from psychologist Dr. Michael Winters.

Then, every year Houston Ballet performs The Nutcracker and The Alley Theatre performs A Christmas Carol. So, how do they keep those productions fresh and interesting for audiences while also staying true to the beloved source materials audiences hold dear? 

And actor Graham McTavish talks about his work in shows like Outlander, The Witcher, The Hobbit, and House of the Dragon. He was recently in Houston to promote a new book.

On Monday's show: We get an update on the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature focused on major issues such as school vouchers, safety funding, and immigration. 

Also this hour: We learn about the research and activism that led to the recent news that the U.S. Army was setting aside the convictions of more than a hundred Black soldiers for their part in the 1917 Houston Riots.

Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your pet care questions.

And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

On Friday's show: We hear from a Starbucks barista who was among those who walked out of work on Thursday at the coffee chain’s unionized locations in Greater Houston and across the country. We learn what they’re hoping to change at their workplaces.

Also this hour: We hear more of Eddie Robinson’s conversation with outgoing Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflecting on his life and his time as mayor, which will air on this week’s edition of I See U.

Then, from Texas A&M shelling out tens of millions to its now ex-football coach to Taylor Swift’s influence extending to a business course at the University of Houston, we ask this week’s non-expert panel to weigh in on The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.

And Troy Schulze takes us to the Buffalo Bayou Cistern, where last weekend Musiqa performed the world premiere of a new work designed to take advantage of the Cistern’s unique reverberation.

On Thursday's show: We learn about plans to send 360 inmates from the Harris County Jail to facilities in Mississippi in order to address issues of overcrowding.

Also this hour: As Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner completes his time in office, we listen to an excerpt from an hour-long interview with him reflecting on his life and his time as mayor that will air on this week's edition of I See U with Eddie Robinson.

Then, the holiday season brings family and friends together, but that can also create the potential for emergencies. We discuss some examples and learn how to be prepared for and prevent them.

And, ahead of a sold out event on Friday celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film Rushmore, which was shot here in Houston, we hear from its director, native Houstonian Wes Anderson and hear some of the untold stories from the making of the film, as outlined in a recent article from the Houston Chronicle's Andrew Dansby.

On Wednesday's show: In our weekly political roundup, we talk about the latest special session and vouchers bill, the impending Congressional budget deadline, Hildago v. Ogg, the latest candidate to leave the presidential race, and more.

Also this hour: Texas Parks & Wildlife has released an album to raise awareness of state parks. It features Texas musicians covering classic songs by Texas writers. Among the participating groups: Houston’s own The Suffers. Lead singer Kam Franklin tells us about the project and shares some music.

And you expect to see tailgating at NRG Stadium before a Texans game. But how about at the Nutcracker Market? The two events might have different crowds and there are different conversations taking place at them, but they have more in common than you'd think.

On Tuesday's show: We discuss how districts identify where to place new schools in light of controversy over one such decision in Tomball ISD.

Also this hour: We get an update on plans to renovate and eventually reopen the River Oaks Theatre.

Then, we listen back to our 2022 conversation with Rice University history professor Douglas Brinkley, author of Silent Spring Revolution, which recounts how one book sparked the great environmental awakening of the 1960s and 70s.

And a study published this summer finds just 13 percent of the video games ever released in the United States are still available for sale. We talk with a gaming enthusiast about retro gaming in the Bayou City and about the need to preserve old video games.

On Monday's show: We learn the latest about new search warrants being issued in a case involving former aides of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo related to a canceled COVID-19 contract.

Also this hour: In a ceremony today at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, the U.S. Army will recognize the overturned convictions of more than a hundred Black soldiers for their part in the 1917 Houston Riots. We remember what led to those events.

Plus: We learn about a theater program for teens and young adults to express their feelings around the issue of gun violence at Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company.

Then, Meg Tapp of The Garden Club of Houston answers your questions.

And we get the latest on on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

On Friday's show: With a tentative deal being reached to end a 118-day strike by actors against Hollywood studios, what does it mean for actors and performers in Greater Houston?

Also this hour: Ahead of Veterans Day, we learn about some Houston-area businesses owned by veterans.

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

And we get updates on repairs to the Battleship Texas and its search for a new permanent home.

On Thursday's show: We learn the latest about a massive fire at a petroleum processing plant northeast of Houston that broke out Wednesday after an apparent forklift accident caused an explosion at the facility in San Jacinto County. The fire has now been contained. And we discuss how events like these affect air quality for the people who live nearby and how to protect yourself. 

Also this hour: We hear highlights from a discussion Eddie Robinson of I See U recently had about the documentary series A Town Called Victoria, which explores how the Texas town reckons with its past when arson strikes a local mosque. The series airs Monday and Tuesday nights on Houston Public Media, TV 8.

Then, we revisit our 2016 conversation with Houston writer Leah Lax, who wrote a memoir about her three decades as a Hasidic Jew in an arranged marriage she entered into when she was only 19.

And we visit Bellaire’s Theatre Southwest, which has operated now for 67 seasons as a nonprofit volunteer organization. That's no small feat in a metro area loaded with professional theater.