It’s Friday so we’re recapping the week that was in Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by attorney and education advocate Monica Flores Richart and political commentator Rafael Lemaitre to talk about Texas Under Trump with a look the latest methods ICE is using to detain undocumented residents, how politicians are creating fear ahead of this weekend’s protests, and more. Plus, they’re breaking down former Mayor Annise Parker’s big announcement to run for Harris County Judge and why three teenagers were arrested at the Astrodome.
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
ICE detains multiple men at Houston immigration courthouse, civil rights organization says
‘No Kings’ protest: Houston-area law enforcement agencies prepare for Saturday rallies
Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season
How Bad Will This Hurricane Season Be?
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker plans to run for Lina Hidalgo's Harris County judge seat
Can VP Harris Turn Texas Blue?
Deputies arrest three teens accused of sneaking into dormant Astrodome days after urban explorer videos
Las Perras Cafe in EaDo
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