As the 2024 US House races continue with some seats still undecided, Republicans are aiming for a trifecta of power by securing a majority in the House. Political science professor Mark Jones from Rice University provides insights on the current status of these races.
Speculation surrounds the potential role of Elon Musk in the upcoming Trump administration, given his significant support for Donald Trump during the recent election. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins the discussion on what this might entail for Texas’ wealthiest man.
President-elect Trump’s focus on the nation’s energy output promises changes for the energy industry in his second term. Energy analyst Matt Smith from Kpler sheds light on what the future holds for this sector under the Trump administration.
On Veterans Day, the story of Vietnam veteran José Luis Aliseda, who used audio cassettes to keep in touch with his family during the war, is highlighted. His journey from fleeing the Spanish Civil War as a child to settling in McAllen, Texas, is shared by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez from the Voces Oral History Center.
In rural Texas, the growing populations and aging citizens are straining EMS services, making it challenging to access ambulance services when needed. Terri Langford from The Texas Tribune delves into the difficulties faced by counties in providing adequate EMS services.
The potential of medicinal psychedelics is explored in a new book by New York Times reporter Ernesto Londoño titled “Trippy: The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics.” The book, set to be featured at the Texas Book Festival, discusses the use of psychedelic drugs in treating depression.
Concerns loom for DACA recipients as they fear the implications of a second Trump presidency on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Stella Chávez from the Texas Newsroom reports on the anxieties felt by DACA recipients.
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