Houston Matters

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Booking Overview

Houston Matters is a Houston Public Media news-and-features show that brings local leaders, researchers, and authors into public conversations about what’s shaping the city. It’s a strong platform for PR teams looking for credibility and reach with a civic-minded, local audience around issues like education, health, environment, and arts.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 35.6k subscribers

Instagram: 33.0k followers

30s Ad: 42 - 48, 60s Ad: 49 - 55

Contact Form

Contact form available - Official Form

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local or regional subject-matter experts and leaders (public officials, institutional heads, university faculty), plus notable authors/creators with Houston-relevant appearances or expertise (e.g., education policy, civic issues, arts/culture).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role in a major local institution (e.g., school district superintendent), Authored books/studies with public relevance, Recognized expertise in a civic or community issue, Notable public-facing platform (e.g., widely read fiction series; major event appearances)

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Dinniman - Talk Ahead Of Comicpalooza Appearance

Barney Frank - Revisit Of 2015 Conversation (not A New Interview In The Excerpt)

Mike Miles - State Of Hisd; Changes In Special Education; Listener Questions

Dr. Will Guzmn - Prairie View A&m University History And Legacy (150 Years)

Recent Topics

Houston, Education, Politics, Healthcare, Environment, Transportation, Business, Arts, Sports, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Houston Matters
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Election Day for primary runoffs (May 26, 2026)

May 26, 2026

On Tuesday's show: Today is election day for the primary runoff races. We check in with Houston Public Media reporters at polling places across Greater Houston, recap what is on the ballot, and share what you need to know before voting.Also this hour: We visit the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center to learn about the adaptive sports and recreation services it provides Houstonians with disabilities.And we talk with Houston native fashion designer Bach Mai.Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh...

Hurricane season forecast (May 22, 2026)

May 22, 2026

On Friday's show: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-average number of storms during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to its annual forecast released Thursday. We learn what might be in store for us.Also this hour: A new study suggests a bleak future for the city of New Orleans due to sea level rise. The authors even suggest residents should probably start relocating now. We learn more about the report. And, while Houston’s elevation ...

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles (May 21, 2026)

May 21, 2026

On Thursday's show: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the state of the district, changes in special education, and to address listener questions. You can send yours now to talk@houstonmatters.org.Also this hour: We meet the people behind a new free arts newspaper called the Houston Associated Experimental Press.And we revisit a 2015 conversation with former Congressman Barney Frank, who served Massachusetts for more than 30 years. Frank passed away this week. He was the first...

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