- TxDOT to host 2 public meetings for input on southern portion of Hwy. 36A;
- Houston-based CenterPoint to bring on 800 employees by 2030; By
- Conroe City Council adopts new ethics code requiring financial disclosures from elected officials;
- Missouri City to see expanded METRO route to VA Hospital;
- Houston residents criticize police department calls to ICE as mayor’s office defends city response;
- ‘That’s not how it works’: Commissioners blast Hidalgo’s surprise tax proposal;
- Vaccine rates for kindergartners fall as exemptions rise;
- Prominent US anti-vaxxer says he caught measles and traveled back home; By
- Trump fires US labor official over data and gets earlier than expected chance to reshape Fed;
- There are 4 signs the economy may be on a weaker footing than the latest data suggests;
- Months of Trump’s tariffs are shifting supply chains and diplomatic ties;
- Rocket Scientists Hooked Up ChatGPT to the Controls of a Spaceship, and the Results Were Not What You Might Expect – It’s like Autopilot for space;
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#kpfthoustontx – July 27+28+30, 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:
- Fort [Bend] County commissioners appoint new citizens redistricting committee members amid ongoing debate;
- ‘We’re cooked’: Mattress Mack issues stark warning for Harris County;
- Houston mayor’s newly created police ‘club unit’ closed 5 clubs over 3-day period;
- Trump signs an executive order to make it easier to remove homeless people from streets;
- Texans will pay higher power bills as clean energy development slows because of tax credit cuts, economists say;
- , I thought I’d share some of the headlines from the Texas Tribune to demonstrate how Republicans are working hard for Texas:
- Independents Drive Trump’s Approval to 37%, [a] Second-Term Low;
- Democrats desperately look for a redistricting edge in California, New York and Maryland;
#kpfthoustontx – July 6+7+9, 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:
- Food insecurity rate sees increase in Fort Bend County;
- $2M in grants awarded to 6 Houston-area workforce skill training programs;
- Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans;
- Texas’ immigration law is unconstitutional, appeals court rules;
- MIKE has some comments creeping fascism to creeping Nazism;
- US military says 200 Marines being sent to support ICE in Florida;
- Can Trump strip [Elon] Musk and [Zohran] Mamdani of their US citizenship?;
- The US dollar is on track for its worst year in modern history;
- China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says;
- Ukraine ‘most important task’ in German foreign policy;
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;
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;
Sept. 12+15+18, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; Verify: Yes, Texas will purge ‘suspense list’ voters from roll after 2024 presidential election; Tensions flare at Sugar Land community meeting over proposed natural gas plant; Whitmire administration eyes higher taxes to cover $40M local costs of derecho and Hurricane Beryl; Texas proposes first new rules for oilfield waste in 40 years; Missouri Supreme Court rules abortion rights measure will be on state ballot; Missouri sees first positive bird flu case without known animal contact; Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested; US says alleged white supremacists tried to use Telegram to spark race war; Trump’s vow of 100% tariffs on nations that snub the dollar is a lose-lose for China and U.S., economist says; Facebook post by Robert Reich; 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:Election Info; Verify: Yes, Texas will purge ‘suspense list’ voters from roll after 2024 presidential election; Tensions flare at Sugar Land community meeting over proposed natural gas plant; Whitmire administration eyes higher taxes to cover $40M local costs of derecho and Hurricane Beryl; Texas proposes first new rules for oilfield waste in 40 years; Missouri Supreme Court rules abortion rights measure will be on state ballot; Missouri sees first positive bird flu case without known animal contact; Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested; US says alleged white supremacists tried to use Telegram to spark race war; Trump’s vow of 100% tariffs on nations that snub the dollar is a lose-lose for China and U.S., economist says; Facebook post by Robert Reich;
May 1+2+5, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; May 4th HCAD and Runoff Elections; OPINION: Timeline unclear for next steps in Grand Parkway loop though Fort Bend, Brazoria counties; Plans develop for improving Freedmen’s Town streets with focus on historic bricks; Mayor Whitmire, Judge Hidalgo. Judge Hidalgo, Mayor Whitmire.; EPA to track source of chemicals in Greater Fifth Ward that exceed screening levels; Report: Texas summers will keep getting hotter, drier; The century-old transmission line is getting a 21st century upgrade; FTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected, The Supreme Court’s Five Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump; Kremlin Disputes Report Putin Didn’t Order Navalny’s Death; Undersea ‘hybrid warfare’ threatens security of 1bn, Nato commander warns; US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia’s ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says; Russia’s adapting air defenses means Ukraine’s new F-16s are an example of weapons that are ‘no longer relevant:’ senior Ukrainian officer; US finds Israeli units committed human rights abuses before Gaza war; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 89.7-HD2. #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: May 4th HCAD and Runoff Elections; OPINION: Timeline unclear for next steps in Grand Parkway loop though Fort Bend, Brazoria counties; Plans develop for improving Freedmen’s Town streets with focus on historic bricks; Mayor Whitmire, Judge Hidalgo. Judge Hidalgo, Mayor Whitmire.; EPA to track source of chemicals in Greater Fifth Ward that exceed screening levels; Report: Texas summers will keep getting hotter, drier; The century-old transmission line is getting a 21st century upgrade; FTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected, The Supreme Court’s Five Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump; Kremlin Disputes Report Putin Didn’t Order Navalny’s Death; Undersea ‘hybrid warfare’ threatens security of 1bn, Nato commander warns; US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia’s ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says; Russia’s adapting air defenses means Ukraine’s new F-16s are an example of weapons that are ‘no longer relevant:’ senior Ukrainian officer; US finds Israeli units committed human rights abuses before Gaza war;
Weds, JAN. 17+18+21+24, 2023, Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; March 5, 2024 Primary Elections; We will have a joint primary this year; Tribal Leaders Support Keeping Statue of William Penn in Philadelphia’s Welcome Park; D.E.I. Goes Quiet; OPINION — Why The World Is Betting Against American Democracy; In a Setback for Beijing, Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-te as President; Flush With Investment, New U.S. Factories Face a Familiar Challenge; After 17 Years, China Set To Lose ‘Top Spot’ As No. 1 Exporter To US; China- US Trade War Benefits Others; Moon’s resources could be ‘destroyed by thoughtless exploitation’, Nasa warned.. [AUDIO/VIDEO] 90.1 FM-HD2, #kpfthoustontx
Now in our 11th year on KPFT!
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:
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