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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;
August 8+11+14, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: ELECTION INFO; Thinkwing Radio with MIKE HONIG on FaceBook: Threads; Quote of the day from Democratic; Harris County Public Library offers program to navigate FAFSA process for college students; LGBTQ+ youth find ‘healing,’ safe space at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Queer Teen Night; If you see CenterPoint Energy in your neighborhood—you may lose power; Republican Senator Ted Cruz receives endorsement from Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg; More ground cinnamon recalled for lead contamination; Elon Musk PAC being investigated by Michigan secretary of state for potential violations; House demands info from dozens of major businesses over ties to shadowy ad cartel GARM in collusion probe over free speech; Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. recession fears offset Mideast tensions; Opinion: The U.S. economy is getting closer to a recession. What is the Fed waiting for?; Donald Trump Has Proposed A ‘Massive,’ Radical Plan To Pay Off $35 Trillion In U.S. National Debt; World’s first major AI law enters into force — here’s what it means for U.S. tech giants; Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed; Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership; US and UK expected to be drawn in as Iran prepares retaliation against Israel; 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!
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; Thinkwing Radio with MIKE HONIG on FaceBook: Threads; Quote of the day from Democratic; Harris County Public Library offers program to navigate FAFSA process for college students; LGBTQ+ youth find ‘healing,’ safe space at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston Queer Teen Night; If you see CenterPoint Energy in your neighborhood—you may lose power; Republican Senator Ted Cruz receives endorsement from Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg; More ground cinnamon recalled for lead contamination; Elon Musk PAC being investigated by Michigan secretary of state for potential violations; House demands info from dozens of major businesses over ties to shadowy ad cartel GARM in collusion probe over free speech; Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. recession fears offset Mideast tensions; Opinion: The U.S. economy is getting closer to a recession. What is the Fed waiting for?; Donald Trump Has Proposed A ‘Massive,’ Radical Plan To Pay Off $35 Trillion In U.S. National Debt; World’s first major AI law enters into force — here’s what it means for U.S. tech giants; Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees, army says interim government to be formed; Hungry and displaced Gazans see their misery continuing with Hamas’ new leadership; US and UK expected to be drawn in as Iran prepares retaliation against Israel;
July 18+21+24, 2024, Weds 11am, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; Naming Hurricanes; Now we’re concerned about crypto mining?; Amazon Claims It Achieved 100% Renewable Energy Target In 2023—Here’s What It Means; Inflation Cooled Further in June, Welcome News for the Fed and Consumers; United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine; In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit; Exclusive: Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief; China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says; Will China ever overtake the US economy?; New research finds that ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world’s volcanoes; 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!
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: Naming Hurricanes; Now we’re concerned about crypto mining?; Amazon Claims It Achieved 100% Renewable Energy Target In 2023—Here’s What It Means; Inflation Cooled Further in June, Welcome News for the Fed and Consumers; United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine; In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit; Exclusive: Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions – military chief; China anchors ‘monster ship’ in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says; Will China ever overtake the US economy?; New research finds that ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world’s volcanoes;
Weds, JAN. 10+11+14, 2024, Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV — Voter Info; Sudden infant death syndrome: Doctors uncover potential cause in breakthrough study; Many diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may have a different form of the disease; Friendswood council to continue talks of introducing new wastewater and water impact fee; We return once again to the subject of a garbage fee; In Houston, trash is often picked up late – even for newly elected Mayor Whitmire; Whitmire orders city of Houston to withdraw legal challenge in firefighter pay lawsuit; Montrose Management District relaunches after years of inactivity; Petition calls for recall of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson after party switch; News Publishers Are Fighting Big Tech Over Peanuts. They Could Be Owed Billions.; China’s policy dilemma: is boosting credit deflationary?; ; MORE. [AUDIO/VIDEO] 90.1 FM-HD2, #kpfthoustontx
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; REGISTER TO VOTE; Sudden infant death syndrome: Doctors uncover potential cause in breakthrough study; Many diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes may have a different form of the disease; Friendswood council to continue talks of introducing new wastewater and water impact fee; We return once again to the subject of a garbage fee; In Houston, trash is often picked up late – even for newly elected Mayor Whitmire; Whitmire orders city of Houston to withdraw legal challenge in firefighter pay lawsuit; Montrose Management District relaunches after years of inactivity; Petition calls for recall of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson after party switch; News Publishers Are Fighting Big Tech Over Peanuts. They Could Be Owed Billions.; China’s policy dilemma: is boosting credit deflationary?;
Weds, SEPT. 13+14, 2023, Weds 11 AM & Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV — Voter Info; Everything you need to know before voting for Houston’s new mayor in November election; West U City Council debates city entrance signage on Buffalo Speedway; Houston to launch first-ever firearm dashboard with goal of reducing injuries; Ken Paxton took a “corrupt” interest in lawsuit on Nate Paul’s behalf, whistleblower testifies; This is the true scale of the Airbnb apocalypse in New York; Online prices plunge by the most in three years; America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time; The IRS Is Using AI to Target the Ultra-Wealthy for Tax Violations; US likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for the first time: Officials; G20 adds the African Union as a member, issues call rejecting use of force in reference to Ukraine; Why It’s So Hard for China to Fix Its Real Estate Crisis; Extreme Heat Pushes US Airlines to Shed Fuel, Limit Passengers; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] 90.1 FM-HD2, #kpfthoustontx
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POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; REGISTER TO VOTE; APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT; Everything you need to know before voting for Houston’s new mayor in November election; West U City Council debates city entrance signage on Buffalo Speedway; Houston to launch first-ever firearm dashboard with goal of reducing injuries; Ken Paxton took a “corrupt” interest in lawsuit on Nate Paul’s behalf, whistleblower testifies; This is the true scale of the Airbnb apocalypse in New York; Online prices plunge by the most in three years; America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time; The IRS Is Using AI to Target the Ultra-Wealthy for Tax Violations; US likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for the first time: Officials; G20 adds the African Union as a member, issues call rejecting use of force in reference to Ukraine; Why It’s So Hard for China to Fix Its Real Estate Crisis; Extreme Heat Pushes US Airlines to Shed Fuel, Limit Passengers; More.
Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig where we discuss local, state, national, and international stories. My co-host, assistant producer and show editor is Andrew Ferguson.
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
Weds, APRIL 12+13, 2023, Weds.11 AM & Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: REGISTER TO VOTE; APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT; Last day to register is the end of April 6th; Car payments are $1,000 for a lot of consumers. Here’s why.; PSA: Building Credit; Montgomery County needs $1.35M to purchase land for forensic center built on airport grounds; Pearland Police Department to receive new breaching equipment; Texas House budgets $545 million for prison air conditioning. The Senate hasn’t offered anything.; Can Renewable Energy Save America’s Coal Communities?; Can Big Oil Scale Geothermal?; Moscow is trying to play it cool, but its military moves hint at growing concern over NATO’s newest member; MORE. [AUDIO/VIDEO] @KPFTHoustonTX 90.1 FM-HD2
AUDIO:
TOPICS: REGISTER TO VOTE; APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT; Last day to register is the end of April 6th; Car payments are $1,000 for a lot of consumers. Here’s why.; PSA: Building Credit; Montgomery County needs $1.35M to purchase land for forensic center built on airport grounds; Pearland Police Department to receive new breaching equipment; Texas House budgets $545 million for prison air conditioning. The Senate hasn’t offered anything.; Can Renewable Energy Save America’s Coal Communities?; Can Big Oil Scale Geothermal?; Moscow is trying to play it cool, but its military moves hint at growing concern over NATO’s newest member; More.
Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio) is now on Wednesdays at 11AM (CT) on KPFT FM-HD2, Houston’s Community Station. 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
Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig where we discuss local, state, national, and international stories. My co-host and show editor is Andrew Ferguson.
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#Thinkwing Radio: Mon, 9/28/2015, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. TOPIC(s): With John Boehner going, who if anyone should be cheering? Is your fish polyester or cotton?, and more. GUEST: Open Forum [AUDIO]
THINKWING RADIO MOVED TO MONDAYS @ 9-10 PM, BEGINNING 4/13/2015.
SHOW AUDIO:
Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast.
Listen live on the radio or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)
Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show (every Monday night from 9-10PM CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer and discussion partner is Egberto Willies (@EgbertoWillies).
For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:
- You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
- An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.
GUESTS: (More complete biographical info on my guests are below Source links.)
OPEN FORUM
POSSIBLE TOPICS:
Boehner and the ‘Catpublicans’; Hillary vs Media; Can Interest Rates Be Negative?; Fabric and Plastic in your Seafood; more
SOURCES WHICH MAY BE RELEVANT TO OTHER DISCUSSION:
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