- 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: Thinkwing Radio
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 24+25+27, 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;
- Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections;
- I am now gerrymandered into TX CD-07 and can’t vote in the CD-18 runoff;
- Critics warn Mayor John Whitmire’s budget could strain Houston water-sewer system for years to come;
- Houston residents will be able to register online to speak at city council meetings;
- Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff;
- Massie’s ‘Tel Aviv’ Remark Is the Latest Midterm Flare-Up Over Israel;
- Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls;
- ‘Point of no return’: A research firm says the oil market is headed for a dire turning point by early June;
May 17+18+20, 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:
- Texas State Primary Runoff Elections;
- Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections;
- City Council District C, that Runoff;
- Houston tops national moving list again as migration trends shift;
- Houston to increase funding for homeless initiatives by 107% in 2027;
- Council Member Edward Pollard pushes Houston campaign finance changes, citing Supreme Court;
- Early Harris County budget projections show $257M shortfall possibility for FY 2026-27;
- Texas city cancels Muslim event at water park under pressure from governor;
- Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades;
- New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling;
- Can Hawaiʻi Deliver All Of America From Citizens United?;
- Russia loses ground – but not the war – in Ukraine;
- Ukraine and U.S. move toward landmark drone defense deal as Iran war highlights capabilities, and necessities;
- 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 12+13+15, 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;
- Whitmire loses Houston Police Officers’ Union endorsement after vote to limit ICE coordination;
- Turnout in Houston City Council’s District C special election falls short of 6%;
- Kansas lawmakers slashed taxes for tycoons and bigwigs. Now the budget won’t balance. Whoops!;
- It Can Now Be Plainly Said: Trump Is Planning a November Coup d’État;
- Why Don’t Countries Declare War Any More? The US hasn’t declared war since WWII;
- JD Vance slams Brussels ‘bureaucrats’ for meddling in Hungary before election;
- Trump threats cause dilemma for US officers: disobey orders or commit war crimes;
March 8+9+11, 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: Some Key Results, courtesy of Charles Kuffner;
- There’s a Special Election coming up for City Council District C on April 4th;
- Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Va. General Assembly;
- Trump said he’s pro legal immigration, his policies say otherwise;
- RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies are “unreviewable,” DOJ lawyer tells judge;
- US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges;
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination will likely backfire. Here is why;
- France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says;
- Finland to lift full ban on hosting nuclear arms, government says;
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;
Jan. 18+19+21, 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 are run-off elections;
- Houston homeowners blown away by discovery in new home;
- Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration;
- DNC warns Texas could face lawsuit for turning over voter rolls to Trump administration;
- E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution;
- “Islamic NATO” Rising? How India & Israel’s Defense Bond Threatens To Puncture Pakistan-Turkey Axis;
- A NATO-Russia war would be bloodier than Ukraine, where ‘golden hour’ is already gone, officer says;
- Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development;
- Why China Is Suddenly Obsessed With American Poverty;
- Australia Now Has So Much Solar Power That It’s Giving Electricity Out for Free;
Jan. 11+12+14, 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 are run-off elections;
- Houston controller doubles down on accusing the mayor of misusing flood funds;
- Houston City Council greenlights $30 million demolition program using stormwater funds;
- Houstonians spend more of their money on transportation than residents of any other major city, data show;
- … Harris County to discuss 2026 election updates, Ben Taub Hospital expansion;
- About 200 Texas A&M courses could change due to new restrictions on teaching gender, race;
- ‘Put me in jail’: Arizona sec. of state pledges defiance as DOJ sues more states over voter rolls;
- Iran’s friends vanishing: Why Maduro’s arrest matters for Israel – analysis;
- Lebanese army says it has taken over security in Hezbollah-dominated south;
- COMMENTARY: “Can the pentagon high command refuse a presidential order without resigning?”;
#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
- Visiting Archive.KPFT.ORG
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;

