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March 17, 2015

March 17, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Is that a gun in your holster, or are you just carrying concealed? An historic step by the Texas Senate and what it means for us. Plus: A vote today in Israel that could change the way forward in the Mideast. We explore the implications with Israel’s top official in Texas. And: Primo pot moves across the border – in the other direction. All that and much more, on this episode of Texas Standard.

March 16, 2015

March 16, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

The dangers of illegal immigration – you’ve heard the stories from the border, but what about the suicides in detention? Plus, a new oil crisis: so much of it there’s no place to put it. Also, the Alabama Chief Justice who thinks he could teach Texas a thing or two about same sex marriage. All that and much more on today’s episode of the Texas Standard.

March 13, 2015

March 13, 2015

Texas Standard

By: Andrew Weber

The changing character of American politics in 140 characters. Also, why more and more jet setters get around Texas these days – by bus. Plus, apple, pecan, buttermilk – who doesn’t love pi? To infinity and beyond as we celebrate National Pi Day. All that and much more on today’s episode of the Texas Standard.

March 12, 2015

March 12, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

For some, it’s a story half a world away, but for Patrick Maxwell, it’s personal-the Texan who took on ISIS. Also, post traumatic stress disorder-now there’s a genetic test for PTSD, but should there be? Also, call em’ lone stars-the millennial entrepreneurs. Plus, the proud reappropriation of the English language. All that and much more on today’s edition of the Texas Standard:

March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Online outrage over racism at fraternities – how much are official responses dictated by social media? Also this hour a 23-year-old from North Texas comes up with a solution for kids dying in car seats. Plus, a jury tells hit makers Pharrell and Robin Thicke – you got to give it up. But is there something else lost in the processs? All that and much more on today’s edition of the Texas Standard:

March 10, 2015

March 10, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

The official vehicle of Texas goes from large to extra large why but at what cost to safety? Also, we’ll explore why other states are looking to Texas for criminal justice reform. Plus, a prescription for what ails us politically. All that and more and this episode of the Texas Standard:

March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

A half a billion dollars in state contracts and zero oversight. Who’s minding how the money is spent? Also, expert advice on how to spend your own dollars smarter. Plus, how author James Patterson is saving libraries. All that and more on this episode of the Texas Standard:

March 5, 2015

March 5, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Winter weather takes a toll on Texas with at least one death reported and a metroplex at a stand still. Plus, the brutal truth about barbecue chains. And the 85-year-old grandma from Houston who is a rising star in the movement to legalize pot. All that and more on today’s episode of the Texas Standard.