Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Jeronimo Cortina and Renee Cross. Then, Mincho talks with the newest host of Reading Rainbow, librarian and author Mychal Threets, who was in Houston recently for an author talk at the Houston Public Library. Finally, Michael talks with comedian Maddy Kelly ahead of her upcoming show at The Riot.

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
7:39 - Tuesday primary elections
15:23 - James Talarico continues to lead Ken Paxton in new poll
21:35 - AG Todd Blanche
28:08 - Gov. Abbott issues directive on data centers
33:32 - Remembering Congresswoman Kay Granger
35:56 - Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets
49:43 - Comedian Maddy Kelly

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