On Friday's show: Hospitals in Texas and Greater Houston are facing a shortage of pediatric ICU beds. We learn why and discuss how family gatherings next week for Thanksgiving might exacerbate that.

Also this hour: Columnist Dwight Silverman talks about recent developments in consumer technology.

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

And we talk with local chef and restauranteur Victoria Elizondo about her new taco cookbook, Taco-Tastic: Over 60 Recipes to Make Taco Tuesday Last All Week Long.

On Thursday's show: After Gov. Greg Abbott and others have called for investigations into alleged irregularities at Harris County polling places, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced she is launching a criminal investigation. We learn the latest and discuss what it all means.

Also this hour: While there has been plenty of backlash to recent antisemitic remarks from celebrities, what steps are being taken to address such remarks

Then, after former astronaut and incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Kelly survived a tough re-election challenge, his twin brother, Scott Kelly, talks about spending nearly a full year in space, which he documented in his book, Infinite Wonder. We revisit our 2018 conversation with him.

And we hear how a Houstonian’s chance encounter in Italy turned into a love story that’s now streaming on Netflix. Tembi Locke talks about the story – and the food – that inspired From Scratch, from a 2019 conversation she had with us upon the release of her memoir by the same name.

On Wednesday's show: The number of children killed by gun violence is on the rise in Houston. Anna Bauman from the Houston Chronicle joins us to discuss why this is part of a national trend.

Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

Then, the Houston Chamber Choir performs selections from audience members' desert island playlists in a concert Saturday.

And we visit the Houston Toy Museum.

On Tuesday's show: Gov. Greg Abbott wants to investigate Harris County over what he calls "allegations of improprieties" during last week's midterm elections. We learn the latest from News 88.7's Andrew Schneider.

Also this hour: A national assessment of 4th and 8th grade students shows dips in average scores for reading and math. So, how does HISD compare?

Then, we talk with Rue Mapp, the founder of Outdoor Afro, an organization aimed at helping African Americans reconnect with and experience nature. She has a new book called Nature Swagger: Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors.

And we revisit our conversation with actor Jason Lee from earlier this year about his work documenting Galveston with photos.

On Monday's show: A court struck down President Biden’s student debt relief program, and an appeals court will hear the case next. This latest ruling complicates the fate of the program and the financial circumstances of millions of borrowers, including thousands here in the Houston area. We discuss what the ruling means and whether the matter is ultimately headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Also this hour: Newly proposed EPA rules would require oil and gas companies to respond to any reports of excessive methane leaks caused during drilling. We discuss how the rules might work and what they might mean for methane emissions in and around the Houston area.

Then, we talk with Joy Harjo, the first Native American to hold the position of U.S. Poet Laureate. She has an event tonight with Inprint and has a new poetry collection out called Weaving Sundown in a Scarlet Light: 50 Poems for 50 Years.

And, now that the excitement of the Astros championship begins to fade, we get an update on the rebuilding processes of other Houston sports teams from Jeff Balke, who writes for Houston Press and co-hosts the Bleav in Astros podcast.

On Friday's show: The prices of many consumer goods and services in the Houston area are trending downwards, but is it an indication that inflation is slowing down?

And we get an update on the state of the Port of Houston.

Also this hour: On this Veterans Day, a Houstonian explains how serving on a Navy submarine helped prepare him to launch his own business and why he thinks veterans are particularly well suited for such ventures.

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

And we visit the Houston area’s major training facility for table tennis.

On Thursday's show: Many Harris County voters cast provisional ballots on Election Day because some polling places had delays in opening, and a court ordered them to stay open an extra hour. But then the Texas Supreme Court blocked that ruling, saying those provisional ballots should be set aside. Should those votes be counted? And should Texas voting laws be changed? We talk it over with a legal expert.

Also this hour: You've probably heard stories about the recent rash of catalytic converter thefts. What exactly is a catalytic converter, and why are so many people stealing them?

Then, an analysis of CDC data stuggests HIV positive Latinos experience high levels of discrimination. We discuss why and what can be done to address this issue.

And Houston Matters producer Joshua Zinn talks about his work as a composer. Several of his works are being performed by the Texas New Music Ensemble tonight at Archway Gallery.

On Wednesday's show: We review what we know about Tuesday's election. And we talk through it all with Rice University political science fellow Mark Jones and University of Houston researcher and lecturer Renee Cross.

Also this hour: Acclaimed ballet dancer Lauren Anderson talks about her life with poet Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, who wrote the new play about it at Stages Houston, called Plumshuga: The Rise of Lauren Anderson.

On Tuesday's show: Election Day has arrived across the nation as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in local, statewide, and Congressional races, and to make some decisions on local referenda. We visit some different polling places in the Houston area.

Also this hour: Every election, pollsters try to predict how people will vote. But can anyone really do that? And what factors have made polls less reliable recently?

Then, we learn about efforts to reduce homelessness among young people.

And now that the baseball season is done (Congrats Astros!), some Houston sports fans might shift their attention to the Rockets, who are still rebuilding. We revisit our 2018 conversation with Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen about his book 100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die.

On Monday's show: We reflect on the Astros' second World Series victory and prepare for today's championship parade, coverage of which you can hear live on News 88.7 beginning at noon.

And, while most of Houston is celebrating today, there is an election tomorrow. A new survey illuminates what Texas voters think about election fraud.