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Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join us to discuss the Harris County Budget. Then, University of Minnesota researchers Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart will tell us about the synthetic cell they created that can feed, grow, reproduce, and even compete for resources. And finally, Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak will talk with producer Laura Walker about bringing the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education to the stage with the new play “Challenging Brown.” Deborah Hope 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
7:00 - Show intro
10:55 - Houston man charged with illegal drone operation
19:49 - 21 of the world’s biggest companies are in Texas
28:48 - World’s first synthetic cell
47:53 - After the Flood
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:58 - Harris County budget
1:42:20 - Cris Eli Blak
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Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join us to discuss the Harris County Budget. Then, University of Minnesota researchers Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart will tell us about the synthetic cell they created that can feed, grow, reproduce, and even compete for resources. And finally, Houstonian playwright Cris Eli Blak will talk with producer Laura Walker about bringing the legacy of Brown v. Board of Education to the stage with the new play “Challenging Brown.” Deborah Hope 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
7:00 - Show intro
10:55 - Houston man charged with illegal drone operation
19:49 - 21 of the world’s biggest companies are in Texas
28:48 - World’s first synthetic cell
47:53 - After the Flood
1:00:00 - News break
1:06:58 - Harris County budget
1:42:20 - Cris Eli Blak
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
