Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus. Then, Michael explores how co-housing works inside a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End. Finally, we talk with the directors of the Kinetic Ensemble string orchestra and Cor Mundi Chamber Choir about their upcoming concert of music by composer Arvo Pärt, who turned 90 last year.
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
7:25 - Show intro
7:49 - Trump visits Houston
9:03 - Darline Graham wins primary
10:44 - Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against Trump
13:40 - Iran War
15:53 - Voting lawsuits update
18:45 - DHS inflated voting list
23:34 - James Talarico vs Ken Paxton
28:24 - Dolly Parton
33:23 - Women’s Equality Day
37:55 - Co-housing in Houston
51:20 - Arvo Pärt concert
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We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Nancy Sims and Brandon Rottinghaus. Then, Michael explores how co-housing works inside a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End. Finally, we talk with the directors of the Kinetic Ensemble string orchestra and Cor Mundi Chamber Choir about their upcoming concert of music by composer Arvo Pärt, who turned 90 last year.
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
7:25 - Show intro
7:49 - Trump visits Houston
9:03 - Darline Graham wins primary
10:44 - Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against Trump
13:40 - Iran War
15:53 - Voting lawsuits update
18:45 - DHS inflated voting list
23:34 - James Talarico vs Ken Paxton
28:24 - Dolly Parton
33:23 - Women’s Equality Day
37:55 - Co-housing in Houston
51:20 - Arvo Pärt concert
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
