Houston Matters Full Episode - July 1, 2026

From the U.S. Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, to other decisions from the High Court, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also, foodies discuss their favorite places for happy hour food and drink in the latest installment of The Full Menu. And, as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence, we consider the nation’s story through the lens of several pieces of art on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in conjunction with America 250 festivities. 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 7:26 - Show intro 7:47 - Birthright citizenship 13:58 - Transgender athletes 15:53 - Campaign spending 22:35 - Greg Abbott and data centers 26:00 - Bible infused curriculum 29:48 - Colorado primaries 33:25 - The Full Menu 50:34 - Art of American history SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media:    / @houstonpublicmedia   ------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram:   / houstonmatters   Instagram:   / houstonpubmedia   Facebook:   / houstonpublicmedia   X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia -------------- 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: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/he... Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/do...