- Houston has 16 high-risk ZIP codes for lead poisoning. The city has a program that can help;
- Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year;
- Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths;
- Ten years on, Brexit’s economic impact is becoming clearer;
- Blunting the Belarusian blade: The growing threat Belarus poses to European security;
- Russia’s Baltic Neighbor Seeks U.S. Nukes Amid Growing Threats from Moscow: Why Lithuania is “On The Edge”;
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Russia could attack NATO within four years [Abbreviated];
Category Archives: COMMUNITY
June 21+22+24, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2, Livingston/Goodrich 89.9-HD2, and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS: (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- So what exactly was that roaming around the Heights recently?;
- Houston attorney Dan Cogdell says he didn’t anticipate reaction to Talarico endorsement;
- Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out;
- US halts Tomahawk missile deal with Germany amid Russia concerns;
- Pentagon likely to cancel missile deal with Germany over fears of Russia;
- Why are Moscow’s air defenses struggling to stop drone attacks? And why are oil refineries so vulnerable to Ukrainian strikes?;
- China Is Pulling Up the Ladder Behind It – How Beijing’s Export Strategy Will Keep Poor Countries Poor;
June 14+15+17, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2, Livingston/Goodrich 89.9-HD2, and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS: (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- MIKE COMMENTARY: I have to share some thoughts I’ve had. Let’s talk about the Republican Party
- Harris County flood control director resigns amid pressure to address looming project deadlines;
- Lina Hidalgo proposes paid mental health days for Harris County staff;
- Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible;
- The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are;
- War Crimes Seem To Be Official US Policy Now — We Will Rue The Day;
- Exclusive: Ukraine’s drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia;
June 07+08+10, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2, Livingston/Goodrich 89.9-HD2, and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS: (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- How Did Letitia Plummer Pull Off the Win?;
- Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.;
- AOC takes more steps toward 2028 run for president;
- Documents Reveal a Web of Financial Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate;
- Ballroom donors won $50B in contracts after giving to Trump project, watchdog group finds;
May 31 & June 1+3, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2, Livingston/Goodrich 89.9-HD2, and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS: (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Texas State Primary Runoff Elections: Significant Results;
- Who won the state party runoffs. Plus, my commentary;
- Bill Clinton’s 2008 Democratic National Convention nominating speech for Barack Obama;
- Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony;
- Zohran Mamdani Gets It. Abigail Spanberger Does Not.;
- Stung into action: How Europe can deter both China and the US;
- From Hamas attack to U.S. war with Iran, violence forges a new Middle East;
May 10+11+13, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- City Council District C, that Runoff;
- Texas State Primary Runoff Elections;
- Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections;
- Houston subsidizes private trash pickup for HOAs. Will that continue under the new trash fee?;
- Houston drivers paid nearly $1 billion in tolls — so why are they still stuck in traffic?;
- Point of no return’: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level [rise], study finds;
- NY Fed confirms economy’s K-shaped dynamics;
- New York real estate titan likens the phrase ‘tax the rich’ to racial slurs;
- Texas leads nation in utility shutoffs as electric bills rise, federal report finds;
- FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots;
- Taiwan president defiant as he begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a ‘rat’;
May 3+4+6, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- City Council District C, that Runoff;
- Exclusive: Mayor Whitmire to propose Houston’s first-ever trash fee to help tackle $174M deficit;
- New Houston garbage fee plan could cost residents $300 a year;
- Whitmire on Abbott clash: ‘I’ve voted against him more than any living human’;
- Houston ISD plans to consolidate special education services, parent says after district meeting;
- Conroe ISD adopts plans to decentralize its special education program for 2026-27 school year;
- Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite;
- BREAKING: TRUMP JUST LOST SAUDI ARABIA;
- The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. …;
- Analysis: Despite the Netanyahu Government’s Promises, the IDF Admits It Can’t Disarm Hezbollah;
April 26+27+29, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- On May 2nd, there’s the Special Election for Texas Senate District 4.
- “Funny or Die” video: The Black NRA and Gun Violence Myths;
- America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet;
- The death of the American Dream is now official;
- Economists warned California not to raise the minimum wage to $20. They were wrong in almost every way so far, another economist says;
- Pentagon Pushes Ford & GM to Revive U.S. Arsenal of Democracy After Iran War Munitions Crisis;
- After Historic $7B Australia-Japan Warship Deal, New Zealand Shows Interest in Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigates?;
April 19+20+22, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- On May 2nd, there is another election, this time it’s the Republican Primary Runoff for Texas Senate District 4.
- City Council District C, that Runoff is scheduled for May 16th;
- Texas STATE runoff elections;
- Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections;
- Houston officials question cost of special elections after approving $1.4M price tag;
- Commissioners appoint Abbie Kamin Harris County attorney ahead of November election;
- Péter Magyar’s revolt: The insider challenging Hungary’s Viktor Orbán;
- Jakub Krupa — Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán – Europe live;
- Analysis: Don’t read too much into Orbán’s defeat;
- Orbán’s defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say;
- Finally, on an obliquely related note, I have some thoughts about the political situation in the U.S.;
April 5+6+8, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- There was a Special Election for City Council District C on April 4th;
- A new COVID-19 variant called “Cicada” is spreading. Here’s what to know.;
- Sugar Land could change regulations for city boards and commissions;
- Whitmire disputes controller’s $174M deficit warning, says Houston will balance budget without raising taxes;
- White Texans, students previously in private school or home-school make up bulk of voucher applicants;
- The ‘Texas Three-Step’: Defund, Demonize, and Privatize Public Schools;
- ‘BLOCKADE’: The Right Is Using AI Content Scanners to Try to Supercharge Book Banning;
- 11 MQ-9 Reapers Downed in Iran in Under 2 Weeks: U.S. Officials Confirm Heavy Losses—What’s Going Wrong?;
- Two U.S. warplanes shot down; search ongoing in Iran for 1 missing crew member;
- Cheap drone ‘Lucas’ is said to signal shift in U.S. war strategy;
- Startups race to build cheaper missiles as drone warfare changes economics of war;
March 22+23+25, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- There’s a Special Election coming up for City Council District C on April 4th;
- About the impact that immigration enforcement is having on the Texas housing market;
- Harris Health gets green light to acquire portion of Hermann Park for hospital expansion;
- Texas accepts some Islamic schools into voucher program after lawsuits;
- Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo attends Europe trade mission amid calls for her resignation over rodeo dustup;
- Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff;
- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked to leave from Little Rock restaurant | Here’s what we know;
- Trump launches anti-fraud task force to be led by Vance;
- Some DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski;
- Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war;
- Some leaders see powerful argument for renewable energy as Iran war shakes markets;
- Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’;
March 1+2+4, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Primary Election Day is March 3rd;
- Houston Mayor Whitmire says state law requires ICE cooperation. Some Texas police agencies disagree.;
- The Kennedy Center Honors will continue during closure — with a new name;
- Why Redefining Public Health Degrees Would Harm Native and Rural Communities;
- Workers decry Whirlpool offshoring jobs despite praise for Trump’s tariffs;
- No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot;
- Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran;
Feb. 1+2+4, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Run-off election Results;
- We are getting ready for our next election on March 3rd;
- Harris County commissioners condemn ICE and DHS, passing motion with 4-1 vote;
- Harris County advances countywide road flood warning system;
- Harris County commissioners direct jail leaders to bolster mental health diversion programs;
- How Norway turns criminals into good neighbours;
- Rice students build ICE tracker map to monitor nationwide immigration enforcement activity;
- Why every vestige of Trump must be torn down;
- Ukraine’s “Tomahawk [Equivalent] Missiles” Smash Russian Su-57 Production Hub: Kyiv Claims 100% Hit Rate With Flamingos;
- In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture;
@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Dec. 7+8+10, 2025. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- In election news, Harris County is having runoff elections;
- Entergy underway with transmission line upgrades on Lake Conroe;
- Houston ISD schools with controversial instructional reforms show steeper enrollment drops than other campuses;
- Friendswood officials question $73K nonprofit, outside entity contracts;
- Houston launches firearm injury dashboard billed as first of its kind;
- Private contractor starts work to help clear heavy trash pileup in Houston, city says;
- Houston City Council OKs $128.4M project budget for Memorial Heights Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone;
- U.S. Navy Receives Future Destroyer DDG 124 to Expand Arleigh Burke-Class Fleet Capabilities.;
- China’s 120,000-Ton Type 004 Nuclear Supercarrier Emerges: A Direct Challenge to U.S. Naval Dominance;
- “Fujian [Type 003] Is Not Chih Yuen”: China Issues Stern Warning To Tokyo After Japanese Media Threatens To Sink Its Aircraft Carrier;
- Hegseth declares end of US ‘utopian idealism’ with new military strategy;
Visit ThinkwingRadio-dot-com for today’s AFTER-SHOW TOPIC: National parks fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump’s birthday;
Continue reading@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Nov. 30 & Dec. 1+3, 2025. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Harris County will have runoff elections on December 13, with early voting running from December 1st though the 9th;
- State investigates Harris County for allegedly registering P.O. boxes as voter addresses;
- Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power;
- A Federal Judge Blocked Trump’s National Guard Deployment to DC But Troops Aren’t Leaving Just Yet;
- Why a professor of fascism left the US: ‘The lesson of 1933 is – you get out’;
- “Freedom means …”
#kpfthoustontx – March 9+12, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- The next election is scheduled for May 3, 2025;
- Mayor John Whitmire to enforce citywide hiring freeze in Houston;
- Houston officials announce results of monthlong human trafficking initiative;
- Harris County commissioners approve $2.8M to fund additional jail staff;
- Why North Forest residents, HCC leaders fought a controversial flood relief plan — and won;
- Eileen Workman: Trump’s Stated Motives Seldom Reveal Agenda;
- Trump says Putin launching massive strike on Ukraine is ‘what anybody would do’;
- Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate;
- Carlos Slim cuts ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, invests $22 billion in independent network;
- Justin Trudeau’s speech to the American people;
- Lech Wałęsa expresses ‘horror and distaste’ at Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy;
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
For technical reasons beyond our control, last week’s show will be re-run this week. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- The next election is scheduled for May 3, 2025;
- Mayor John Whitmire to enforce citywide hiring freeze in Houston;
- Houston officials announce results of monthlong human trafficking initiative;
- Harris County commissioners approve $2.8M to fund additional jail staff;
- Why North Forest residents, HCC leaders fought a controversial flood relief plan — and won;
- Eileen Workman: Trump’s Stated Motives Seldom Reveal Agenda;
- Trump says Putin launching massive strike on Ukraine is ‘what anybody would do’;
- Seeing Washington change course on Ukraine, Taiwan ponders its own fate;
- Carlos Slim cuts ties with Elon Musk’s Starlink, invests $22 billion in independent network;
- Justin Trudeau’s speech to the American people;
- Lech Wałęsa expresses ‘horror and distaste’ at Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy;
#kpfthoustontx – March 2+5, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Quote from Robert Reich
- Election Info;
- Tollway Spam/Phishing Texts;
- A mission for listeners;
- Montgomery County considers creation of government efficiency task force;
- West University officials install new pedestrian mobility enhancements;
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire halts J City initiatives citing ‘conflict of interest’;
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire to propose banning city’s residents from sleeping on the streets;
- Gov. Abbott orders TEA probe of Houston school for calling a student by chosen name and pronouns;
- Yes, GOP congresswoman introduced a bill to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday;
- Norway fuel giant ‘refuses to fill US submarines’ after Trump-Zelensky clash;
- Norway confirms continued cooperation with the US Navy;
- Psychological aspects of Zelensky’s meeting with Trump and Vance, conducted using ChatGPT;
- Trump Thinks He Humiliated Zelensky. He Really Humiliated the United States;
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
FYI: WordPress is forcing me to work with a new type of editor, so things will look … different … for a while. I’m hoping I’ll improve with a learning curve. Please bear with me — Mike
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Radio with Mike Honig where we discuss local, state, national, and international stories.
Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio) is now on Wednesdays at 11AM (CT) or Thursdays at 6PM on KPFT 90.1 FM-HD2, Houston’s Community Media. You can also hear the show:
- Live online at KPFT.org (from anywhere in the world!)
- Podcast on your phone’s Podcast App
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kpfthoustontx – Feb. 23+26, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: ; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2.
#kpfthoustontx
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
For technical reasons beyond our control, last week’s show will be re-run this week. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
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#kpfthoustontx – Feb. 16+19, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Election Info; 2. ‘Every child made homeless is on you’: CFISD approves gender disclosure policy amid backlash; 3. Jersey Village City Council moves forward with pool demolition; 4. Mayor Whitmire releases efficiency audit of city departments, actual savings still unknown; 5. ‘You’ve Seen the Tweet, Right?’: Sheinbaum Aces Trump Playbook; 6. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” Could Cost Taxpayers Over $1 Billion!; 7. White House defends blocking AP from event for using ‘Gulf of Mexico’; 8. Speaking of which … Going forward; 9. Trump and Vance are courting Europe’s far right to spread their political gospel; 10. German officials hit back at Vance over censorship lecture: ‘Unacceptable’; 11. Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2.
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- Election Info;
- ‘Every child made homeless is on you’: CFISD approves gender disclosure policy amid backlash;
- Jersey Village City Council moves forward with pool demolition;
- Mayor Whitmire releases efficiency audit of city departments, actual savings still unknown;
- ‘You’ve Seen the Tweet, Right?’: Sheinbaum Aces Trump Playbook;
- Renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” Could Cost Taxpayers Over $1 Billion!;
- White House defends blocking AP from event for using ‘Gulf of Mexico’;
- Speaking of which … Going forward;
- Trump and Vance are courting Europe’s far right to spread their political gospel;
- German officials hit back at Vance over censorship lecture: ‘Unacceptable’;
- Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid;
Feb. 9+12, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). #kpfthoustontx TOPICS: 1. The next election is scheduled for May 3, 2025; 2. Bellaire launches food waste outreach program to reduce landfill waste; 3. Friendswood increases permit fees for residential, commercial buildings; 4. Tomball City Council hears presentation on drainage master plan draft; 5. For Baytown residents, a legal win after a 15-year lawsuit still doesn’t guarantee clean air; 6. Houston required to allocate $100M to street, drainage projects; 7. TEA teacher cheating ring probe snares another 60 people, including 24 in Houston area; 8. TEA warns 460 school districts about potentially illegal suspensions of homeless students; 9. Fetterman finds new ways to distance himself from the Democratic mainstream; 10. Here’s what we know about a commuter plane crash in Alaska that killed 10 people; 11. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates; 12. China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement; 13. A bit of satire from Democratic Governor of Illinois, Jay Pritzke; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2.
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- The next election is scheduled for May 3, 2025;
- Bellaire launches food waste outreach program to reduce landfill waste;
- Friendswood increases permit fees for residential, commercial buildings;
- Tomball City Council hears presentation on drainage master plan draft;
- For Baytown residents, a legal win after a 15-year lawsuit still doesn’t guarantee clean air;
- Houston required to allocate $100M to street, drainage projects;
- TEA teacher cheating ring probe snares another 60 people, including 24 in Houston area;
- TEA warns 460 school districts about potentially illegal suspensions of homeless students;
- Fetterman finds new ways to distance himself from the Democratic mainstream;
- Here’s what we know about a commuter plane crash in Alaska that killed 10 people;
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates;
- China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement;
- A bit of satire from Democratic Governor of Illinois, Jay Pritzker;
Feb. 2+5, 2025. Sun. at 1pm and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Coalition for the Homeless to conduct annual count of homeless individuals in Houston; 2. Federal prosecutors drop case against doctor accused of leaking trans patient data; 3. Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about ‘salute,’ role in Trump White House; 4. ‘Not a buyout’: Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign; 5. New DOT Sec/reality TV contestant signs memo to increase US fuel costs by $23B; 6. Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring; 7. Undersea infrastructure is Europe’s unexpected Achilles’ heel. What’s going on?; 8. Strong-Arming Latin America Will Work Until It Doesn’t; 9. Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ alongside China, Russia after Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comments; 10. ‘It’s absurd’: Mexicans mock and shrug off Trump’s order to rename Gulf of Mexico; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will broadcast on Sundays at 1PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- Coalition for the Homeless to conduct annual count of homeless individuals in Houston;
- Federal prosecutors drop case against doctor accused of leaking trans patient data;
- Tesla investors want Elon Musk to answer questions about ‘salute,’ role in Trump White House;
- ‘Not a buyout’: Attorneys and unions urge federal workers not to resign;
- New DOT Sec/reality TV contestant signs memo to increase US fuel costs by $23B;
- Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring;
- Undersea infrastructure is Europe’s unexpected Achilles’ heel. What’s going on?;
- Strong-Arming Latin America Will Work Until It Doesn’t;
- Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ alongside China, Russia after Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comments;
- ‘It’s absurd’: Mexicans mock and shrug off Trump’s order to rename Gulf of Mexico;
Jan. 23+26+29, 2025. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. More than 100 Texans active in the Jan. 6 insurrection among those pardoned; 2. Oil companies leaked less methane in West Texas, a new report says. Environmentalists are skeptical.; 3. UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system ‘needs to function better’; 4. Chief justice slams officials who dare question Supreme Court rulings; 5. Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims; 6. Canada could cut US energy supply in reply to Trump’s tariffs; 7. Can Trump Rename the Gulf of Mexico With an Executive Order?; 8. Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe; 9. Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?; 10. German ambassador warns [that] Trump will test the US constitutional order, report says; 11. MIKE: AS A FINAL COMMENT; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- More than 100 Texans active in the Jan. 6 insurrection among those pardoned;
- Oil companies leaked less methane in West Texas, a new report says. Environmentalists are skeptical.;
- UnitedHealth CEO says U.S. health system ‘needs to function better’;
- Chief justice slams officials who dare question Supreme Court rulings;
- Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims;
- Canada could cut US energy supply in reply to Trump’s tariffs;
- Can Trump Rename the Gulf of Mexico With an Executive Order?;
- Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe;
- Did Elon Musk give a Nazi or Roman salute, and what’s the difference?;
- German ambassador warns [that] Trump will test the US constitutional order, report says;
- MIKE: AS A FINAL COMMENT
Jan. 16+19+22, 2025. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Humble City Council limits use of fire pumps to 1 per building; 2. The biggest threats to Texas power grid: Cold weather, renewables, and preparedness; 3. Capital One sued by feds for allegedly cheating customers out of billions in interest payments; 4. Regarding the release of the first volume of the Jack Smith report, 5. When Disaster Hits, Trump Is the Blamer in Chief; 6. Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort; 7. Baltic Sea undersea ‘sabotage’ sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest; 8. UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’; 9. What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer; 10. Dark energy ‘doesn’t exist’ so can’t be pushing ‘lumpy’ universe apart, physicists say; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- Humble City Council limits use of fire pumps to 1 per building;
- The biggest threats to Texas power grid: Cold weather, renewables, and preparedness;
- Capital One sued by feds for allegedly cheating customers out of billions in interest payments;
- Regarding the release of the first volume of the Jack Smith report,
- When Disaster Hits, Trump Is the Blamer in Chief;
- Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort;
- Baltic Sea undersea ‘sabotage’ sets stage for escalating NATO-Russia contest;
- UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’;
- What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer;
- Dark energy ‘doesn’t exist’ so can’t be pushing ‘lumpy’ universe apart, physicists say;
Jan. 2+5+8, 2025. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says; 2. As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they’re not where young people want to move; 3. The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military; 4. New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 12th year on KPFT!
Going forward, new shows will post for Thursday at 6PM (CT) broadcast and re-run on Sundays at 1PM and Wednesdays at 11AM.
AUDIO:
TOPICS:
- Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says;
- As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they’re not where young people want to move;
- The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military;
- New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel;

