Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)
This episode covers Texas midterm election politics, a new book on firearms, and a study regarding how proximity to food impacts eating habits.
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits.
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