Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin will join us to discuss the lawsuit opposing the crackdown on mail-in ballots. Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks joins us to examine what he sees as a troubling connection between U.S. operations in Iraq and modern ICE enforcement. Turning to education, lead agriculture teacher at Worthing High School, Reid Turner, will talk about their program tackling food deserts. And finally, we’ll share our “Current Obsessions” and encourage you to share yours.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:55 - Show intro
11:46 - James Talarico has spent on $25 million on TV ads
20:18 - Texas families ask Supreme Court about Ten Commandments law
27:05 - Mail-in voting lawsuit
48:12 - Houston school tackles food desert
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:56 - Poll results and listener comments
1:13:06 - Dan Patrick says he’ll punish schools for graphic books
1:27:09 - Houston landlords must install AC in all units
1:33:37 - How ICE tactics resemble US occupation of Iraq
1:49:45 - Current obsessions
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.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring 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.
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Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin will join us to discuss the lawsuit opposing the crackdown on mail-in ballots. Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks joins us to examine what he sees as a troubling connection between U.S. operations in Iraq and modern ICE enforcement. Turning to education, lead agriculture teacher at Worthing High School, Reid Turner, will talk about their program tackling food deserts. And finally, we’ll share our “Current Obsessions” and encourage you to share yours.
0:00 - Pre-show news
6:55 - Show intro
11:46 - James Talarico has spent on $25 million on TV ads
20:18 - Texas families ask Supreme Court about Ten Commandments law
27:05 - Mail-in voting lawsuit
48:12 - Houston school tackles food desert
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:56 - Poll results and listener comments
1:13:06 - Dan Patrick says he’ll punish schools for graphic books
1:27:09 - Houston landlords must install AC in all units
1:33:37 - How ICE tactics resemble US occupation of Iraq
1:49:45 - Current obsessions
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.
Hosts Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera bring 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.
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
