Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’ll talk with Brandon Rottinghaus, professor of political science at the University of Houston and co-host of “Party Politics,” about how to recognize political spin, evaluate candidates’ claims and make sense of campaign messaging. Then, what happens when a decades-old effort to expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses collides with the Constitution? UH law professor Seth Chandler explains what this ruling could mean for Houston. Plus, It’s Thursday – which could mean only one thing - it’s time for us all to share our latest Current Obsessions Christina Wells, former America’s Got Talent finalist, guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:53 - Show intro
14:50 - Cannabis/no-knock warrant referendum
27:09 - Houston minority business program challenged in court
50:42 - Catching up with Christina Wells
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:53 - Start of second hour
1:12:38 - Houston airport worker raises
1:19:55 - Google Pixel and AI
1:26:10 - Campaign literacy
1:50:30 - Current obsessions
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For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: houstonpublicmedia.org
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Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston.
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We’ll talk with Brandon Rottinghaus, professor of political science at the University of Houston and co-host of “Party Politics,” about how to recognize political spin, evaluate candidates’ claims and make sense of campaign messaging. Then, what happens when a decades-old effort to expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses collides with the Constitution? UH law professor Seth Chandler explains what this ruling could mean for Houston. Plus, It’s Thursday – which could mean only one thing - it’s time for us all to share our latest Current Obsessions Christina Wells, former America’s Got Talent finalist, guest hosts.
Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
Host Ernie Manouse brings you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.
Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:53 - Show intro
14:50 - Cannabis/no-knock warrant referendum
27:09 - Houston minority business program challenged in court
50:42 - Catching up with Christina Wells
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:53 - Start of second hour
1:12:38 - Houston airport worker raises
1:19:55 - Google Pixel and AI
1:26:10 - Campaign literacy
1:50:30 - Current obsessions
SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia
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FOLLOW US:
Instagram: instagram.com/hellohouston.show
Instagram: instagram.com/houstonpubmedia
Facebook: facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia
X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia
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Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas.
For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: houstonpublicmedia.org
Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston
Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston.
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We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: houstonpublicmedia.org/donate
