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- Facebook is paying controversial creators to produce rage-bait content;
- Russian central bank cuts GDP growth forecast to zero, expects faster inflation;
- Why Is the U.S. Running So Low on Weapons?;
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August 2+3+5, 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:
- Houston program aimed at helping minority-owned businesses deemed unconstitutional;
- Three Houston-area moms sue over Ten Commandments in schools. They say it violates Texas’ own laws;
- Paul says Fauci will face ‘repercussions’ for taking the Fifth. That could get complicated.;
- Water cuts loom as US unveils long-awaited response to Colorado River crisis;
- Why did Ceuta migrant mayhem chill already frosty Israel-Spain relations?;
- Africa’s largest economy takes major step towards local-currency trade as Angola’s kwanza joins regional payment system;
- BRICS allies South Africa, Russia deepen military ties as Moscow expands Africa strategy;
June 28+29 & July 1, 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:
- 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];
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;
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;
May 3+4+6, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- City Council District C, that Runoff;
- Exclusive: Mayor Whitmire to propose Houston’s first-ever trash fee to help tackle $174M deficit;
- New Houston garbage fee plan could cost residents $300 a year;
- Whitmire on Abbott clash: ‘I’ve voted against him more than any living human’;
- Houston ISD plans to consolidate special education services, parent says after district meeting;
- Conroe ISD adopts plans to decentralize its special education program for 2026-27 school year;
- Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite;
- BREAKING: TRUMP JUST LOST SAUDI ARABIA;
- The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. …;
- Analysis: Despite the Netanyahu Government’s Promises, the IDF Admits It Can’t Disarm Hezbollah;
April 19+20+22, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- If you live in Harris County, there is an election calendar that you an access at harrisvotes.com/Event-Calendar
- On May 2nd, there is another election, this time it’s the Republican Primary Runoff for Texas Senate District 4.
- City Council District C, that Runoff is scheduled for May 16th;
- Texas STATE runoff elections;
- Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections;
- Houston officials question cost of special elections after approving $1.4M price tag;
- Commissioners appoint Abbie Kamin Harris County attorney ahead of November election;
- Péter Magyar’s revolt: The insider challenging Hungary’s Viktor Orbán;
- Jakub Krupa — Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to rebuild EU relationship after stunning defeat of Viktor Orbán – Europe live;
- Analysis: Don’t read too much into Orbán’s defeat;
- Orbán’s defeat is a win for democracy and a warning to Trump, analysts say;
- Finally, on an obliquely related note, I have some thoughts about the political situation in the U.S.;
April 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. 15+16+18, 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:
- We are getting ready for our next election on March 3rd. This is a big and very important primary.
- Former Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards suspends congressional campaign;
- 8-year-old dead, 2 hospitalized after crash on W. Little York in NW Harris County;
- Minneapolis retreat could undercut Democrats’ message as shutdown looms;
- The Most Dangerous Moment Is When Authoritarians Seem to Compromise;
- Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, lawmaker says;
- Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says global order ‘no longer exists’;
- Russia’s war in Ukraine has made its formidable air defenses an even tougher challenge for NATO, airpower analyst warns;
- 8A. MUSICAL BONUS TRACK: Tom Lehrer once asked in his 1964 satirical song, “Who’s next?”
- OUTRO: MUSICAL BONUS TRACK: Tom Lehrer – We Will All Go Together When We Go
Feb. 1+2+4, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1 pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2 pm, and Weds 11 am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:
- Run-off election Results;
- We are getting ready for our next election on March 3rd;
- Harris County commissioners condemn ICE and DHS, passing motion with 4-1 vote;
- Harris County advances countywide road flood warning system;
- Harris County commissioners direct jail leaders to bolster mental health diversion programs;
- How Norway turns criminals into good neighbours;
- Rice students build ICE tracker map to monitor nationwide immigration enforcement activity;
- Why every vestige of Trump must be torn down;
- Ukraine’s “Tomahawk [Equivalent] Missiles” Smash Russian Su-57 Production Hub: Kyiv Claims 100% Hit Rate With Flamingos;
- In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture;
@90.1FMKPFTHouston – Dec. 14+15+17, 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 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;
@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. 9+10+12, 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:
- Results of The November 4 Joint General & Special Election
- Results on the 2025 Texas Constitutional Propositions;
- Residential land in Friendswood rezoned for community shopping center;
- Houston looks to launch an early childhood development program for low-to-moderate-income families;
- Harris County commissioners formally adopt FY 2025-26 property tax rate increase;
- Harris County commissioners choose not to restrict panhandling, roadside solicitors;
- Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school;
- Elon Musk wins $1 trillion pay package tying him to Tesla for a decade;
- Cruz, Cornyn push new retaliatory legislation that blocks U.S. water from going to Mexico;
- Canada’s F-35 Fighter Debate Summed Up in 3 Words;
- Sweden can help fund Ukraine’s Gripen deal, defence minister says;
- From Kyiv to the Suwałki Gap, bogs return as Europe’s defensive shield;
- US to establish military presence in Damascus under Syria-Israel peace plan;
@90.1KPFT HoustonTX – Oct. 19+20+22, 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:
- The Joint General & Special Election is November 4.
- Houston voters can get free rides to and from the polls;
- my thoughts on the elections generally and the 17 Proposed Amendments to the Texas State Constitution;
- Petition campaign to recall John Whitmire as Houston Mayor;
- Texas Democrat stands on criticism of Young Republicans’ ‘Nazi’ group chat;
- Gavin Newsom Seeks Congressional Probe Of GOP “I Love Hitler” Texts, Slams VP Vance’s “Kids Do Stupid Things” Response And Says DOJ “Cannot Be Trusted”;
- 3 takeaways from the second No Kings day of nationwide protests;
- Judge tells Homeland Security that Chicago agents wearing body cameras was “not a suggestion”;
- Carney calls out new normal between old friends;
- Ukraine’s cheap interceptor drones are rewriting the air war playbook;
- Von der Leyen and Costa psychodrama sees them struggle in Copenhagen;
#KPFThoustonTX – Oct. 12+13+15, 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:
- Despite RFK Jr.’s shenanigans, COVID shot access will be a lot like last year;
- The Joint General & Special Election is November 4;
- Houston traffic meltdown incoming as I-10 rebuild slashes lanes for two years;
- Editorial – Trump made Jade Helm real. How long until it comes to Houston?;
- Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors;
- The Chicago raids send a worrying signal about ideal ICE agents in Trump’s America;
- Stephen Miller has said Donald Trump has plenary authority but what does that actually mean?;
- Exclusive: U.S. trails China and Russia on hypersonic weapons, task force finds;
#KPFThoustonTX – August 24+25+27, 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:
- November 4, 2025, Joint General & Special Election;
- Houston launches Train Watch to provide real-time updates on blocked train crossings;
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe: No Agreement with ICE on Detention Center on Reservation;
- ICE chief threatens to ‘flood’ Boston with agents after mayor won’t abandon sanctuary policy;
- ICE’s detention of Atlanta reporter seeks to ‘silence him’, ACLU petition says;
- FBI searches former Trump adviser John Bolton’s home and office;
- Trump lays out his redistricting endgame: A 100-seat Republican majority;
- Florida removes rainbow crosswalk honouring Pulse nightclub victims;
- Six Republican states send 1,100 troops to US capital amid crackdown;
- Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s appointment as U.S. attorney for New Jersey was ‘unlawful,’ judge rules;
- DHS to states: Follow our voting rules or lose out on election security money;
- Pentagon has blocked Ukraine from striking deep inside Russia – report;
- Mike’s Observations;
#kpfthoustontx – August 17+18+20, 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:
- Neil Aquino is a political activist in Houston. He wrote a necessary post about issues in Harris County Commissioners Court
- As Houston considers e-scooter ban, Downtown businesses form coalition pushing for regulations;
- Texans face potential electricity price surge as power demand skyrockets;
- Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state;
- Midland school board votes to restore school name honoring Confederate general;
- Trump took over D.C. police. Can he take over law enforcement in other cities?;
- DeWine: ‘Ohio National Guard troops to be sent to Washington, D.C. to help with city policing efforts’;
- Russia sees victory as Trump adopts Putin’s approach to ending Ukraine war;
- Government papers found at Captain Cook hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit;
- Democrat from Trump country auditions for 2028 with plan to win culture wars;
#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;
kpfthoustontx – April 27+28+30, 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:
- May 3rd Election Info;
- Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28;
- HCAD encourages homeowners to take advantage of homestead exemptions;
- League City designated as “Music Friendly Texas certified community” by the state;
- New developer proposes residential concept for Lake Pointe redevelopment;
- Conroe City Council discusses potential city-wide development moratorium;
- Democrats may admonish Houston mayor over Dan Crenshaw fundraiser;
- John Whitmire faces backlash for attending GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw fundraiser; critics say ‘MAGA mayor’;
- Texas school districts got their first A-F grades in five years. See how your school did here.;
- I always ask, “Or what?;
- ‘The US is no longer a reliable partner’ – Mark Carney responds to Trump tariffs;
- Trump meets Zelensky, then threatens new sanctions against Russia;
#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;
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;
