Hope Is Back In Storytelling

A box office sci fi surprise sparks a bigger question: why do people light up when a story feels clean, brave, and hopeful again?We start in Houston with a local librarian earning top recognition, then zoom out to what our culture rewards and what it ignores. That leads straight into Project Hail Mary, where we talk about why audiences are packing theaters for a film that does not preach politics but still carries a clear message about sacrifice, courage, and meaning. I explain why I think movies are never truly “neutral,” and why a story that mirrors the gospel can hit harder than another round of grim, agenda-driven entertainment.Then we hit Texas news and policy. We break down newly revealed Lena Hidalgo rodeo texts and what they show about public drama versus private reality. Julie Pickren from the Texas State Board of Education joins us to discuss the Texas social studies standards rewrite, including debates over classical education, Western civilization, patriotism, and organized pressure to remove major parts of U.S. and Texas history.We also bring it back to everyday life: Houston storm-season weather, a Telgee Tuesday deep dive on roofing and Texas homeowners insurance changes like actual cash value versus replacement cost, a disturbing child endangerment case involving THC gummies, a school shooting that raises the culture question, Texas moving to block professional licenses without lawful presence, and whether screens in classrooms are making kids learn less.************************************************Listen every day to our strong conservative programs on Patriot Talk 920 AM.  Tune-in on your radio in Houston to KYST 920 AM or download our app by visiting 920app.com or search for "Patriot Talk 920" from your app store!