- On September 28, Customs and Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement troops with automatic weapons and full combat gear patrolled high-visibility tourist areas in Downtown Chicago;
- The Joint General & Special Election is November 4;
- Lake Livingston route approved for Entergy’s new power line despite Houston’s water concerns;
- Sprawling Muslim community center eyes fall opening in Houston;
- Houston Mayor John Whitmire to propose as-is tax rate as need for more revenue grows urgent;
- UH study: Inflation forcing Houstonians to cut back or move;
- The top 20% of Americans are keeping the economy alive. That’s not a good sign;
- I’m just going to recap and then comment — Sinclair says it won’t air Jimmy Kimmel on its stations after Disney announced his return;
- Trump, Hegseth lecture military leaders in rare, politically charged summit;
- Trump’s Destruction of the US Economy;
- FDR: “Let me warn you …”
Tag Archives: US economy
#kpfthoustontx – August 3+4+6, 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:
- 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;
#kpfthoustontx – May 18+19+21, 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:
- Runoff Elections, June 3rd
- A farewell note from CEO Peter Bhatia;
- Fort Bend County could create council to explore behavioral health of incarcerated individuals;
- What happens next after West U’s $15M facilities plan bond failed at the ballot;
- 3-1-1: The purpose, process, and progress of Houston’s first source for city services;
- Family of Houston-area woman detained by ICE call for her to be released;
- Months after Missouri voters restored abortion rights, lawmakers put ban back on the ballot;
- On May 17, 2025, David Heath — ChatGPT Psychoanalyzes Trump (david.heath.writer);
- The United States just lost its last perfect credit rating;
- Most Americans don’t earn enough to afford basic costs of living, analysis finds;
- US reportedly plans to slash bank rules imposed to prevent 2008-style crash;
- China reveals invisible drones that flap wings like birds to rain hellfire on enemy;
Oct. 31 & Nov 3+6, 2024, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT), and Weds 11am. TOPICS: 1. ELECTION INFO; 2. Vote Center at Country Inn and Suites in NW Harris Co. closed due to ongoing issues, officials say; 3. This Election Day will be unprecedented. Here’s how the Houston Landing will cover it; 4. HISD Halloween policy: No costumes allowed for middle, high school students; 5. Houston gives millions for HOA trash collection. What happens if it imposes a garbage fee?; 6. Another Houston-area city blocks utility-scale battery storage project. How will it affect the grid?; 7. The California exodus has continued. Here’s where most people leaving the Golden State moved to — and why.; 8. Second Texas doctor sued for providing gender-affirming care to minors; 9. 2 swing states show why the US is struggling to build enough houses; 10. The Group at the Center of Trump’s Planning for a Second Term Is One You Haven’t Heard of; 11. Musk’s plan to cut $2 trillion in U.S. spending could bring economic turmoil; 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;
- Vote Center at Country Inn and Suites in NW Harris Co. closed due to ongoing issues, officials say;
- This Election Day will be unprecedented. Here’s how the Houston Landing will cover it;
- HISD Halloween policy: No costumes allowed for middle, high school students;
- Houston gives millions for HOA trash collection. What happens if it imposes a garbage fee?;
- Another Houston-area city blocks utility-scale battery storage project. How will it affect the grid?;
- The California exodus has continued. Here’s where most people leaving the Golden State moved to — and why.;
- Second Texas doctor sued for providing gender-affirming care to minors;
- 2 swing states show why the US is struggling to build enough houses;
- The Group at the Center of Trump’s Planning for a Second Term Is One You Haven’t Heard of;
- Musk’s plan to cut $2 trillion in U.S. spending could bring economic turmoil;
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;
MAR. 27+28+31, 2024, Weds 3PM, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; League City officials to vote on flag design at City Council meeting; Houston childcare facilities eligible to receive new property tax exemption; T-Squared: Associated Press, Texas Tribune to share select news content in new collaboration; Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is two House votes away from passing school vouchers; Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas town is embracing its bustling depot.; Ken Paxton agrees to community service, paying restitution to avoid trial in securities fraud case; Court challenge from Texas AG Ken Paxton could end Austin’s light-rail plans; Texas energy companies are betting hydrogen can become a cleaner fuel for transportation; Utah lawmaker blames DEI for Baltimore bridge collapse despite cargo ship collision; Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone; Chinese property developer Evergrande faces a $120 billion fraud accusation and its chairman is barred for life. Here’s what we know so far; Cleanup of China Evergrande collapse calls for coordination and clarity; US says falling trade with China could be positive; 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!
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; League City officials to vote on flag design at City Council meeting; Houston childcare facilities eligible to receive new property tax exemption; T-Squared: Associated Press, Texas Tribune to share select news content in new collaboration; Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas is two House votes away from passing school vouchers; Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas town is embracing its bustling depot.; Ken Paxton agrees to community service, paying restitution to avoid trial in securities fraud case; Court challenge from Texas AG Ken Paxton could end Austin’s light-rail plans; Texas energy companies are betting hydrogen can become a cleaner fuel for transportation; Utah lawmaker blames DEI for Baltimore bridge collapse despite cargo ship collision; Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone; Chinese property developer Evergrande faces a $120 billion fraud accusation and its chairman is barred for life. Here’s what we know so far; Cleanup of China Evergrande collapse calls for coordination and clarity; US says falling trade with China could be positive; New research finds that ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world’s volcanoes; More.
MAR. 20+21+24, 2024, Weds 3PM, Thurs 6PM, Sun 1pm (CT). TOPICS: Voter Info; State Rep. Shawn Thierry, a Houston Democrat who voted with Republicans on anti-LGBTQ+ bills, headed to likely primary runoff; Getting revenge is the best revenge; Is TikTok different in China? Here’s what to know; Swedes cheer end of long wait to join Nato; Biden admin announces new weapons package for Ukraine following months of warnings there was no money left; Russia [is] producing three times more artillery shells than US and Europe [Combined] for Ukraine; How Russia has avoided bankrupting itself after 2 years of waging war in Ukraine; Russia’s economy is so driven by the war in Ukraine that it cannot afford to either win or lose, economist says; US says falling trade with China could be positive; As Vietnam grows ties with U.S., a secret directive seeks to gird the Communist Party; 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: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; State Rep. Shawn Thierry, a Houston Democrat who voted with Republicans on anti-LGBTQ+ bills, headed to likely primary runoff; Getting revenge is the best revenge; Is TikTok different in China? Here’s what to know; Swedes cheer end of long wait to join Nato; Biden admin announces new weapons package for Ukraine following months of warnings there was no money left; Russia [is] producing three times more artillery shells than US and Europe [Combined] for Ukraine; How Russia has avoided bankrupting itself after 2 years of waging war in Ukraine; Russia’s economy is so driven by the war in Ukraine that it cannot afford to either win or lose, economist says; US says falling trade with China could be positive; As Vietnam grows ties with U.S., a secret directive seeks to gird the Communist Party; More.
Weds, JUNE 21+22, 2023, Weds 11 AM & Thurs 6PM (CT). TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV — Voter Info; Pasadena City Council runoff elections turnout; ‘They took my money’ | Man says City of Houston pulled $7,500 out of his account for high water bill; Staff for U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia take first step toward forming a union; Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution; Well-funded Christian group behind US effort to roll back LGBTQ+ rights; Judge orders stretch of pipeline that crosses tribal land to shut down in three years; A court ruling took tribal land off Wisconsin tax rolls. The victory for the tribes has blown a hole in municipal budgets; How will the Federal Reserve’s rate hike pause affect the dollar?; Kakhovka collapse: image emerges of apparently explosive-laden car at dam; Putin rebuts key elements of African peace plan for Ukraine; More. [AUDIO/VIDEO] @KPFTTx 90.1 FM-HD2
AUDIO:
POSSIBLE TOPICS: VOTETEXAS.GOV—Voter Information; REGISTER TO VOTE; APPLY FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT; Pasadena City Council runoff elections turnout; ‘They took my money’ | Man says City of Houston pulled $7,500 out of his account for high water bill; Staff for U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia take first step toward forming a union; Ahead of Juneteenth, congressional lawmakers again seek to remove exception for slavery from US Constitution; Well-funded Christian group behind US effort to roll back LGBTQ+ rights; Judge orders stretch of pipeline that crosses tribal land to shut down in three years; A court ruling took tribal land off Wisconsin tax rolls. The victory for the tribes has blown a hole in municipal budgets; How will the Federal Reserve’s rate hike pause affect the dollar?; Kakhovka collapse: image emerges of apparently explosive-laden car at dam; Putin rebuts key elements of African peace plan for Ukraine; More.
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