Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We talk with HPM's Dominic Anthony Walsh about the latest developments out of the City of Houston. Plus, we revisit a conversation with a local professor and author about what it will take to live in space long-term. Then, we consider whether declines in alcohol consumption are leading to fewer alcohol-related health issues, particularly among young people with Dr. Michael Weaver and Blake Mudd. Finally, we talk with Christian Briones and Orlando Briones, two local filmmakers who will be producing a new documentary about soccer culture in Houston.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:24 - Show intro
7:51 - Referendum on cannabis/no-knock warrants
12:20 - Airport worker raises
13:53 - HPD ICE cooperation again under scrutiny
18:00 - Adapting to life on Mars
35:35 - Changing drinking behavior
52:50 - Houston soccer culture film
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We talk with HPM's Dominic Anthony Walsh about the latest developments out of the City of Houston. Plus, we revisit a conversation with a local professor and author about what it will take to live in space long-term. Then, we consider whether declines in alcohol consumption are leading to fewer alcohol-related health issues, particularly among young people with Dr. Michael Weaver and Blake Mudd. Finally, we talk with Christian Briones and Orlando Briones, two local filmmakers who will be producing a new documentary about soccer culture in Houston.
Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.
Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.
0:00 - Pre-show news
7:24 - Show intro
7:51 - Referendum on cannabis/no-knock warrants
12:20 - Airport worker raises
13:53 - HPD ICE cooperation again under scrutiny
18:00 - Adapting to life on Mars
35:35 - Changing drinking behavior
52:50 - Houston soccer culture film
SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia
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FOLLOW US:
Instagram: instagram.com/houstonmatters
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
