Houston Public Media
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- The week in politics (Aug. 26, 2026)
The show will discuss the latest political developments during a weekly roundup segment. Additionally, it plans to explore cohousing concepts by visiting a new and first-of-its-kind housing concept located in Houston's East End.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2641: Ghosts of Niagara
The episode covers Niagara Falls and details the development of hydroelectric power. The segment is titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2641," exploring aspects related to the location and its energy potential.
- City funds for Beryl repair (Aug. 25, 2026)
The show will provide details on a new city program designed to assist homeowners whose property sustained damage from the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. Furthermore, the discussion will review historic leaders in Houston’s history and analyze why sentiments towards them—whether beloved or controversial—can change over time.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3403: Telephone in 1904
The episode examines the history of telephones using an old book, recalling a time when technologies were not considered "black boxed." The content promises to look deeper into how these mechanisms work by analyzing them under the hood.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1620: The Indian Canoe
The content discusses the Indian canoe, noting it as a perfected technology of ingenuity. The focus is on birch-bark canoes, highlighting them as an example of this advanced technology.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1619: A Theatre of Machines
The content focuses on "The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1619: A Theatre of Machines." This episode discusses the 1619 Theatre of Machines, noting that it served as forerunners of engineering handbooks and represented early attempts at these handbooks.
- Avoiding eviction (Aug. 21, 2026)
On Friday's show, viewers will learn how a relatively unique court is helping renters avoid eviction. The program will also provide a breakdown of 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly' regarding current events.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1618: Existence and Uniqueness
This episode delves into the mathematical concept of existence and uniqueness. It addresses the question of whether solutions other than one might exist, referencing material from a forgotten lecture in a math course.
- A/C in rental housing (Aug. 20, 2026)
A heat advisory will go into effect for Houston after the city council approved an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. Additionally, the show plans to examine the role of chaplains within health care settings.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2631: The Double Slit Experiment
The article is about Episode 2631, titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity," which features a focus on The Double Slit Experiment. This specific topic is described within the content as a mysterious experiment.
- The week in politics (Aug. 19, 2026)
The weekly show plans to discuss the latest developments in politics during a roundup of current events. Additionally, the segment will contemplate hypothetical scenarios concerning Houston and what might have happened if Texas were allowed to split into five separate states.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3402: Absolute Zero
The subject matter of this episode is absolute zero: the hunt for the lowest possible temperature. The content focuses entirely on explaining what absolute zero is.
- Galveston redistricting (Aug. 18, 2026)
The discussion will cover the redistricting saga currently taking place in Galveston County. Furthermore, viewers will receive advice on how to manage job and career burnout, and they will also learn about the history of brisket becoming a central component of Texas barbecue.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3401: Two Views of a Polymath
The episode, Episode 3401 of The Engines of Our Ingenuity, explores the concept of a polymath. It focuses on Samuel Smiles and James Nasmyth, presenting them as strange bedfellows who offer two differing views on such individuals.
- HISD school ratings (Aug. 17, 2026)
The discussion will cover the latest state school ratings and address questions regarding reading proficiency at certain HISD schools. The show will also analyze the reasons people, industry, and venues are relocating from the core of the city outward.
- TPS recipients hope a potential change of power in Congress provides relief from deportation
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has effectively allowed the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from any nationality. This development places over 100,000 TPS recipients in Texas at risk of expulsion. These recipients are hoping that a potential change of power within Congress may provide them with relief from deportation.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3400: Hell-Broth
The episode, 3400, focuses on a process where water is caused to boil and bubble within a nuclear reactor. The segment describes this phenomenon as being like a Hell-broth. Furthermore, the content suggests addressing powerful trouble.
- ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete
ERCOT announced that an audit of the governor’s data center could take several months to complete. Consequently, Abbot has ordered a pause on new data center approvals until regulators are able to finish evaluating these projects.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616: Ivan Polzunov
This episode, titled 'The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616,' discusses Ivan Polzunov and the era of early Russian steam engines. The content specifically addresses that today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
- Judge who appointed Daniel Wong as Fort Bend County judge denies request to vacate that decision
Judge Jeth Jones's ruling solidifies the likelihood that Daniel Wong will continue serving as Fort Bend County judge through the November election. The decision followed a denial related to Wong’s appointment as county judge while he faces Dexter McCoy in the county judge race.
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