- In election news, Harris County runoff election results;
- Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?;
- Massachusetts’s Millionaire Tax Still Going Very Well, Thank You!;
- Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide;
- Europeans demand US ‘security guarantees’ before Ukraine territorial concessions — Elysee;
- Ten Jolting Takeaways from Trump’s New National Security Strategy;
- U.S. Boarded [a] Ship and Seized Cargo Heading to Iran From China;
- This artist created a work-around to Trump’s face on national parks passes;
Category Archives: OPINION – POLITICAL
@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 …”
@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Nov. 23+24+26, 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;
- League City officials debate confidentiality agreement for elected officials;
- Trump Organization Announces Tokenized Hotel Development as Crypto ‘Crime Season’ Continues;
- Trump’s “Arctic Neglect”: Obsolete Radars & Strained Canada Ties Leave “Most Strategic” Alaska Exposed To Russia, China Threats?;
- Russia’s “Notorious” Research Vessel, Yantar, Keeps NATO On Tenterhooks; UK Says We Are Watching, We Are Ready!;
- In A Historic First, Japan Arms U.S. With Lethal Patriot PAC-3 Interceptor Missiles; But Why Is Tokyo Arming “Mentor” USA?;
- Germany’s rearmament upends Europe’s power balance;
- Germany cancels auction of Holocaust artifacts after backlash;
@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Nov. 16+17+19, 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;
- If you use mail-in ballots to vote, this may be useful information for you;
- Houston City Council dismisses request to increase water rates;
- Mayor John Whitmire defends HPD as criticism mounts over ICE cooperation: ‘Don’t politicize this’;
- Veteran Georgia Prosecutor Appoints Himself to Oversee Trump Case;
- Emboldened, Kennedy Allies Embrace a Label They Once Rejected: ‘Anti-Vax’;
- The Trump Administration Plans to Introduce 50-Year Mortgages. Here’s What That Would Mean for Home Buyers;
- “No Third-Hand F-16s”! Columbia Threatens To Buy Russian Fighters; Accuses U.S. Of Derailing Gripen Deal;
- U.S. official says the ‘table is being set’ for possible military action against Venezuela;
- Germany to introduce voluntary military service;
@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Mike’s Voter Guide: Recommendations on the 2025 Texas Constitutional Propositions
For anyone who might be interested, these my thoughts on the November 2025 General Elections and the 17 Proposed Amendments to the Texas State Constitution
Doing a show for KPFT, I can’t specifically endorse candidates on the air. Regular listeners probably know how I lean.
In terms of the general election, if you’re unsure who you should vote for and don’t know how to decide, consider looking for endorsements from groups that you know from experience tend to align with your values and beliefs. In non-partisan elections, it might help to know who the party of your choice endorses.
The Constitution of the State of Texas has been amended 530 times as of 2023. That tells me that either the Texas Constitution was written very badly, or that the constitutional amendment process has been terribly abused for partisan political ends. Or maybe, both.
I’m copying the proposition languages from an article in the Texas Tribune, which is one of the reference links I cite at the bottom of this topic in this post. It goes into much more detail on each proposition than I can here, but does not recommend how to vote on the various propositions.
#KPFThoustonTX – Sept. 7+8+10, 2025. Sun. at 1pm, re-aired 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:
- The Joint General & Special Election is November 4;
- Harris County Flood Control seeks public input on flood risk plans across 11 watersheds;
- Inside John Whitmire’s texts: How the mayor shaped road projects and bike lane removals;
- Houston attorney bests California AI company, nets $1.5 billion for authors;
- Defense Department, local law enforcement agencies conducting training in Houston through Sept. 19;
- Trump’s use of National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules;
- Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War;
- Trump, misled by video of 2020 protests shown on Fox, threatens to send troops to Portland [Oregon]…;
- Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels;
- An emailed news summary from the NY Times;
- Canadian startup giving EV batteries a second life lands $15M from Amazon and others;
#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.
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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;
Dec. 26+29, 2024 & Jan. 1, 2025. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer; 2. South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money; 3. The Vulture Capitalists Strike Again — Party City Fired Everyone Without Severance Right Before Christmas; 4. Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya; 5. U.S. tech continues to power Russian weapons despite export controls, Senate Democrats find; 6. Russia’s elite sound the alarm on the economy amid high interest rates; 7. Syria’s rebel leaders say they’ve broken with their jihadist past – can they be trusted?; 8. Syria’s new leadership to consolidate all armed rebel factions into defense ministry; 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:
- Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer;
- South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy after receiving more than $1 billion in federal money;
- The Vulture Capitalists Strike Again — Party City Fired Everyone Without Severance Right Before Christmas;
- Italy bristles at prospect of Russia moving ships from Syria to Libya;
- S. tech continues to power Russian weapons despite export controls, Senate Democrats find;
- Russia’s elite sound the alarm on the economy amid high interest rates;
- Syria’s rebel leaders say they’ve broken with their jihadist past – can they be trusted?;
- Syria’s new leadership to consolidate all armed rebel factions into defense ministry;
Dec 19+22+25, 2024. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. New Harris County animal shelter euthanasia policy leads to uptick in adoptions, rescues officials say; 2. Judge Lina Hidalgo fires back at ‘completely untrue’ claims by Houston Mayor; 3. Michigan House votes to require destruction of guns surrendered in police buyback programs; 4. FBI informant who lied about Biden ‘bribes’ pleads guilty; 5. Donald Trump — TIME Person Of The Year; 6. High-tech radar used in Ukraine-Russia war to be deployed to crack Northeast drone mystery; 7. Europe’s next top diplomat is ready to be undiplomatic; 8. Israel has no more excuses for entering Syria, rebel leader Julani says in first major TV interview; 9. Jordan seeks to ensure regional security and stability, including in Syria, including by involving the international community in these prospects.; 10. Syria Refused to Accept Final Borders. It’s Paying For That Now.; 11. PA crackdown adds to Hamas woes that are bringing hostage deal closer – analysis; 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- New Harris County animal shelter euthanasia policy leads to uptick in adoptions, rescues officials say;
- Judge Lina Hidalgo fires back at ‘completely untrue’ claims by Houston Mayor;
- Michigan House votes to require destruction of guns surrendered in police buyback programs;
- FBI informant who lied about Biden ‘bribes’ pleads guilty;
- Donald Trump — TIME Person Of The Year;
- High-tech radar used in Ukraine-Russia war to be deployed to crack Northeast drone mystery;
- Europe’s next top diplomat is ready to be undiplomatic;
- Israel has no more excuses for entering Syria, rebel leader Julani says in first major TV interview;
- Jordan seeks to ensure regional security and stability, including in Syria, including by involving the international community in these prospects.;
- Syria Refused to Accept Final Borders. It’s Paying For That Now.;
- PA crackdown adds to Hamas woes that are bringing hostage deal closer – analysis;
Dec 12+15+18, 2024. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1. Holiday help in Houston: Ways to donate food and get meal assistance this month; 2. Pearland approves first of 2 votes to annex nearly 300 acres; 3. The Real Reason Everything’s Getting More Expensive; 4. Sweeping Syrian rebel advance resurrects U.S. fears of Islamist takeover; 5. Trump says U.S. should stay out of Syria conflict as Assad regime teeters; 6. ‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime; 7. Israel ‘Conquers’ Syria’s Highest Mountain; Ex-IAF Pilot Explains The Significance Of Mount Hermon; 8. Kyiv reveals total Ukraine casualties in Putin’s war for first time; 9. Zelensky meets with Trump in Paris as he tries to build support for Ukraine; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- Holiday help in Houston: Ways to donate food and get meal assistance this month;
- Pearland approves first of 2 votes to annex nearly 300 acres;
- The Real Reason Everything’s Getting More Expensive;
- Sweeping Syrian rebel advance resurrects U.S. fears of Islamist takeover;
- Trump says U.S. should stay out of Syria conflict as Assad regime teeters;
- ‘Delight in Syria’: what the papers say about the end of the Assad regime;
- Israel ‘Conquers’ Syria’s Highest Mountain; Ex-IAF Pilot Explains The Significance Of Mount Hermon;
- Kyiv reveals total Ukraine casualties in Putin’s war for first time;
- Zelensky meets with Trump in Paris as he tries to build support for Ukraine;
Dec 5+8+11, 2024. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm, and Weds 11am (CT). TOPICS: 1.’Oh my f–king God!’: Houston police release video of cruiser striking woman; 2.Bellaire residents voice concerns over ‘no right turn on red’ sign at Bellaire, Newcastle intersection; 3.At ‘homeless court,’ Houston’s unhoused population gets a second chance; 4.’Very sad for my kids’ | Mother, 3 children forced to leave Atascocita home after falling victim to rental scam; 5.Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with “forever chemicals” poisoned their land and killed their livestock; 6.Bluesky Overtakes Threads as Liberals Flee MAGA Trolls on X; 7.Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke; 8.China is armed and ready for trade war 2.0 with Donald Trump; 9.Vietnam receives first US military aircraft; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- ‘Oh my f–king God!’: Houston police release video of cruiser striking woman;
- Bellaire residents voice concerns over ‘no right turn on red’ sign at Bellaire, Newcastle intersection;
- At ‘homeless court,’ Houston’s unhoused population gets a second chance;
- ‘Very sad for my kids’ | Mother, 3 children forced to leave Atascocita home after falling victim to rental scam;
- Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with “forever chemicals” poisoned their land and killed their livestock;
- Bluesky Overtakes Threads as Liberals Flee MAGA Trolls on X;
- Tesla Learns Hard Lesson: Go Anti-Woke, Go Broke;
- China is armed and ready for trade war 2.0 with Donald Trump;
- Vietnam receives first US military aircraft;
Nov 28, 2024 & Dec 1+4, 2024. Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. Fulshear opens applications for free city-focused academy; 2. Houston mayor looks to launch $70M pilot program to deal with homelessness; 3. Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances; 4. Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule; 5. Texas ballot secrecy issue draws attention in Legislature, courts; 6. MSNBC confronts viewer frustration, changes and an identity crisis; 7. Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy’s “meme-level understanding” of spending; 8. The world welcomes the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but worries remain; 9. Gaza deal appears distant even with Lebanon cease-fire; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- Fulshear opens applications for free city-focused academy;
- Houston mayor looks to launch $70M pilot program to deal with homelessness;
- Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances;
- Crypto miners must register with state and reveal power usage under new Texas rule;
- Texas ballot secrecy issue draws attention in Legislature, courts;
- MSNBC confronts viewer frustration, changes and an identity crisis;
- Experts: DOGE scheme doomed because of Musk and Ramaswamy’s “meme-level understanding” of spending;
- The world welcomes the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but worries remain;
- Gaza deal appears distant even with Lebanon cease-fire;
Nov 21+24+27, 2024, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. Intro; 2. The Electoral College: A Discussion; 3. Missouri City adds traffic calming program; 4. Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum; 5. Amid rise in chronic disease, Texas lawmakers eye stricter food safety standards; 6. Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick; 7. Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr.; 8. Comments of Note on Threads; 9. Biden’s major missile reversal complicates potential western diplomatic thaw with Moscow; 10. Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- Intro;
- The Electoral College: A Discussion;
- Missouri City adds traffic calming program;
- Texas education board signals support for first state-developed elementary curriculum;
- Amid rise in chronic disease, Texas lawmakers eye stricter food safety standards;
- Trump escalates test of strength over Gaetz pick;
- Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr.;
- Comments of Note on Threads;
- Biden’s major missile reversal complicates potential western diplomatic thaw with Moscow;
- Will Denmark Expose Chinese-Russian Sabotage in the Baltic?;
Nov 14+17+20, 2024, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. Post-election Comment: Now with less post-election aggravation; 2. Mike’s thoughts on Monday morning election quarterbacking; 3. League City changes roadway impact fees to fund capital improvement projects; 4. Fort Bend County invests $526K for opioid-use prevention, [and] mitigation; 5. Sean Teare, Harris County’s district attorney-elect, will ‘do what I think is right’; 6. Tragic escalation: Domestic disputes turn dangerous, deadly in Houston area; 7. Gov. Greg Abbott wants to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for another two years; 8. Harris fundraising page says a portion of donations will be directed to recount effort; 9. Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Harris loss; 10. Ballot measures to upend state election systems failed across the country; 11. First, a random comment from me; 12. Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says; 13. South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine; 14. Eco-Friendly Fibers May Pose a Greater Threat to the Planet Than Plastics, Concerning Study Reveals; 15. Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- Post-election Comment: Now with less post-election aggravation;
- Mike’s thoughts on Monday morning election quarterbacking;
- League City changes roadway impact fees to fund capital improvement projects;
- Fort Bend County invests $526K for opioid-use prevention, [and] mitigation;
- Sean Teare, Harris County’s district attorney-elect, will ‘do what I think is right’;
- Tragic escalation: Domestic disputes turn dangerous, deadly in Houston area;
- Greg Abbott wants to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for another two years;
- Harris fundraising page says a portion of donations will be directed to recount effort;
- Bernie Sanders blasts Democratic Party following Harris loss;
- Ballot measures to upend state election systems failed across the country;
- First, a random comment from me;
- Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says;
- South Korea says ‘not ruling out’ supplying weapons to Ukraine;
- Eco-Friendly Fibers May Pose a Greater Threat to the Planet Than Plastics, Concerning Study Reveals;
- Groundbreaking: ‘Sleepy weed’ shown to significantly improve sleep;
Nov 7+10+13, 2024, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. OPINION: Here’s What I Learned From Trump’s Victory: I’m the Problem. It’s Me; 2. FROM: Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge; 3. So, what can this administration do before January 20th, and what can the Democratic-led Senate do before the end of the year? 4. Joe Biden Could End Ukraine War Before Donald Trump; Zelenskyy Too Might Prefer A Biden-Led Deal: OPED; 5. NATO’s Rutte says Russian attacks on Europe are ‘intensifying’; No new limits on Ukraine’s use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia’s fight, Pentagon says; 6. Satanic Temple has created a largely-free telehealth clinic to help people perform a ritual … that includes mailing them abortion pills.; 7. Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.; 8. Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms and testing to know.; 9. Our toothbrushes are home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.; 10. Evolutionary anthropologist presents hypothesis about why humans are dominating the world over other animals; 11. Hertz Apologizes For Threatening To Have Customer Who Drove 25,000 Miles In Rental Car Arrested; 12. Boeing Reportedly Looking to Sell Off Its Disastrous Starliner Spacecraft; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th 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:
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
- OPINION: Here’s What I Learned From Trump’s Victory: I’m the Problem. It’s Me;
- FROM: Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Judge;
- So, what can this administration do before January 20th, and what can the Democratic-led Senate do before the end of the year?
- Joe Biden Could End Ukraine War Before Donald Trump; Zelenskyy Too Might Prefer A Biden-Led Deal: OPED;
- NATO’s Rutte says Russian attacks on Europe are ‘intensifying’;
- No new limits on Ukraine’s use of US arms if North Korea joins Russia’s fight, Pentagon says;
- Satanic Temple has created a largely-free telehealth clinic to help people perform a ritual … that includes mailing them abortion pills.;
- Walking pneumonia is spreading. Doctors share the tell-tale symptoms to look for, and varied ways to treat it.;
- Do I have COVID, the flu or something else? 2024 symptoms and testing to know.;
- Our toothbrushes are home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.;
- Evolutionary anthropologist presents hypothesis about why humans are dominating the world over other animals;
- Hertz Apologizes For Threatening To Have Customer Who Drove 25,000 Miles In Rental Car Arrested;
- Boeing Reportedly Looking to Sell Off Its Disastrous Starliner Spacecraft;

