The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from Houston Matters

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's plans to build new facilities Houston finally having the inside track on an NHL expansion team -- unless it ends up in Austin An AI-replication of actor Michael Caine’s voice being used to narrate an audiobook of The OdysseyOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Joy Sewing, news columnist with the Houston Chronicle Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-DowntownWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Texas joining the states investigating FIFA over its World Cup ticketing policies A sign welcoming World Cup fans to Houston showing a Chilean flag instead of Texas A shuttle bus to Buc-ee's being included in public transit for World Cup visitors in DallasOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International ConsultingWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: ERCOT predicts record energy demand this summer Houston highways may have influenced local cloud formations Hackers used Instagram's AI support to get access to other accountsOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Joy Sewing, news columnist with the Houston Chronicle Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty ForumWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: FIFA coming under investigation for how and when it sells tickets to World Cup matches -- and for how much Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta buying Caesars Entertainment A stationary replica of KITT from Knight Rider grounded in Illinois but somehow getting traffic tickets in New YorkOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professorWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A system designed to improve efficiency for Pizza Hut deliveries causing the opposite A sign about tipping servers at Torchy’s Tacos ending up being an AI-generated fake A Texas man getting arrested after testing out his Tesla Cybertruck in a lakeOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty ForumWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Former Texas Lotto leader being charged with a felony for helping bettors buy millions of tickets to guarantee a jackpot win in 2023 The WNBA officially heading back to Houston next year Efforts to bring back the Houston toad in Texas – just not HoustonOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston ChronicleWatchhttps://www.youtube.com/live/OJ4ALFFyBVk?si=5khRVmk_vbZGlBit&t=1913

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A potential garbage pickup fee for Houston residents A vast majority of Americans supporting age caps and term limits for members of Congress A robot passenger causing a flight delay on Southwest AirlinesOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance HoustonWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston’s northern suburbs along with Katy sinking faster than the rest of Greater Houston Sargassum/seaweed returning to Galveston in a major way New commands instructing some AI models to stop talking so much about certain creatures -- some real, some mythologicalOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Ernie Manouse, co-host of Hello Houston Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professorWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: ERCOT forecasting future energy needs to be four times the state’s highest-ever demand…but may now revise the figure This year's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner featuring a mentalist instead of a comedian A temporary pool being added to the 18th hole at Memorial Park Golf Course so golfers at The Chevron Championship can continue a particular tradition started in CaliforniaOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Matt Lanza of Space City Weather leaving Houston The reports of a 193-year-old tortoise's death being greatly exaggerated KitKat looking for a break in the case of some 400,000 stolen candy barsOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Mustafa Tameez, Outreach Strategists Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Several major sporting events and conferences converging on Houston all at once People continuing to flock to Texas suburbs, especially north of Houston Squirrels appearing to be vaping as they pick up discarded nicotine devicesOur panel of non-experts this week includes: David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo changing its dress code to address security concerns Numerous issues on Texas roads involving Waymo driverless vehicles A discharged patient refusing to leave a hospital for five months Employees in a new report saying they're struggling with mental healthOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Travelers in Houston seeing long security lines at local airports due to a partial government shutdown Buc-ee's receiving a failing grade from the Better Business Bureau Texas being one of a handful of states testing out flying carsOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff Ernie Manouse, co-host of Houston Public Media's Hello HoustonWatchhttps://www.youtube.com/live/45FJFryZNxQ?si=m3c9ASfBBcN_Yr4k&t=1468

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: President Trump not wanting to endorse one candidate over another in the GOP runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton -- and instead wanting one to drop out Spring Branch ISD removing a Ramadan display from one of its grade schools A carnival ride at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo going on longer than riders expectedOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance Houston Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach StrategistsWatchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9_ElITCnZg

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Corrections to Bible-infused K-8 curriculum being approved, and taxpayers footing the bill Beyonce’s mother's recipe for gumbo being served at the rodeo this year A study finding that baby chicks may be able to link certain sounds with shapes, just like humansOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of HoustonWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Police uncovering a scam in South Houston to steal money from families legally seeking U.S. citizenship Change afoot at the state’s public universities related to classroom content, among other things, and the debate over the line between teaching and indoctrinating studentsOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A retired HPD sketch artist joining the conjecture over who may have kidnapped Nancy Guthrie by releasing a sketch she admits includes a lot of guessing The newly reconfigured Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees voting to restore several chapters in textbooks that were deemed controversial by the previous board and removed Three Friday the 13ths occuring this calendar yearOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Ernie Manouse, co-host of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A sinkhole emerging on Interstate 10 Brisket "donuts" and other interesting new food coming to Daikin Park this baseball season A woman and her car getting trapped in a car wash for an hourOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston Chronicle Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Some voters in the 18th Congressional District, who have waited nearly a year to elect a new member of Congress, having to wait just a little longer Wednesday and Thursday The Texas State Board of Education delaying a vote on a controversial and very long reading list for students Bruce Springsteen releasing a protest song about ICE and the border patrolOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists Frank Billingsley, co-host of Hello HoustonWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Like a groundhog seeing his shadow, Sen. Ted Cruz traveling portends bad weather ahead A book about Billie Jean King being pulled from elementary school libraries in Conroe ISD because it mentions her sexuality Someone returning a library book that was 45 years overdueOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Ernie Manouse, co-host of Hello HoustonWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston having one, unified, Martin Luther King Day parade for the first time in 30+ years Matthew McConaughey being invested in AI but not wanting it to be used to mimic him A pair of diners in Stafford complaining about a hair they placed in their foodOur panel of non-experts this week includes: David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach StrategistsWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Plato being censored in a class at Texas A&M University New nutrition guidelines pushing meat and dairy McDonald’s being sued over what may or may not really be in a McRib Our panel of non-experts this week includes: Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty ForumWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A woman giving birth in a Waymo taxi in San Francisco A Houston church-goer getting kicked by a camel during a Christmas show "All I Want for Christmas is You" setting an all-time recordOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston ChronicleWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A State Department policy change involving fonts The debut of the world's longest commercial flight route In-N-Out Burger removing order number 67 to sidestep 2025's most annoying trendOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & MarketingWatch 

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston Astros and Rockets games are now available on streaming A Waymo taxi drives a passenger through a police standoff in LA Robotic dogs bear the faces of tech billionaires and notable artists at a Miami art showOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Ernie Manouse, co-host of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston having two of the deadliest roads in America, according to the Washington Post A movie about the life of Mattress Mack going into production An Australian prisoner claiming cultural discrimination because his prison won’t serve him VegemiteOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of MedicineWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The U.S. Mint officially stopped producing pennies The world's largest cruise ship comes to Galveston in 2027 Michael Jackson charts a top 10 hit for the sixth consecutive decadeOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consultinghttps://www.youtube.com/live/VySog4LFMYI?si=vLN4uMsAvSp_td9t&t=2214

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Flight cancellations and long security lines at Houston airports because of the federal government shutdown A Texas company cloning Tom Brady's dead dog A lion on the loose turns out to be a dog with a weird haircutOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & MarketingWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: High and low rankings for Houston in a ranking of the best Halloween experiences in America Up and down prices for chocolate this Halloween A town in Spain suspending adoption of black cats during the month of OctoberOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance Houston Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professorWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The ACLU suing over a DC man’s detention for playing Darth Vader’s theme on his phone on a city street in the vicinity of National Guard troops Houston’s first-ever Fleet Week being postponed because of the ongoing government shutdown A pig setting a world record for riding a skateboard ten meters in just over 11 secondsOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Ernie Manouse, co-host of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Katy’s Pride celebration being moved last-minute when the venue that had agreed to host it bowed to pressure brought by conservative leaders Some Texas airports deciding not to show a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown, which may be contributing to delays at airport security A Michigan woman using Chat GPT to pick winning lottery numbersOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The on-again, off-again, rainbow-striped intersection in Montrose being off-again The battle continuing over bringing space shuttle Discovery to Space CityOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance HoustonWatch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGOg2T48El4

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A Halloween display getting political -- and controversial The next big movie star possibly being an AI avatar A self-driving car getting a warning at a traffic stopOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Camp Mystic planning to partially reopen A statue showing President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands showing up on DC’s National Mall then quickly being taken downOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston Chronicle Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty ForumWatch

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Low-flying military helicopters being seen over Houston as part of a training exercise A Houston-based company that owns strip clubs across the nation facing bribery charges over an alleged scheme to avoid paying taxes An important day on the calendar this week for mathematics devoteesOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston supplanting Philadelphia as America's poorest large city Houston’s new million-dollar firetruck going unused because it’s too big for its fire station Carnival Cruise Line and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream unveiling sunscreen-flavored ice creamOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Some cyclists planning to ride their bikes naked through Houston’s streets to protest the removal of bike lanes A woman setting a new record for running barefoot over loose Lego bricks A giant food fight with overripe tomatoes in Spain celebrating its 80th anniversaryOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance Houston Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The Astros suing the Harris County Appraisal District for trying to levy property taxes against Daikin Park The co-owner of a Houston gun store being prohibited from owning or using a firearmOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: HISD being among the 11 Texas school districts temporarily blocked from displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a ruling in federal court The City of Houston launching a "Train Watch" webpage with real-time info on rail crossings with stopped trains A new state law that would punish restaurants misrepresenting imported shrimp as from Texas or the gulfOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Plans to expand Ben Taub Hospital would include seizing nine acres of land from Hermann Park Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry becoming a big advocate for psychedelics Plans for a UFC fight at the White House on the Fourth of July next yearOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Late sculptor David Adickes' Beatles statues relocating to a car dealership A Danish zoo seeking public donations of pets to feed to its captive predators A pet insurance company handing out an annual award for the weirdest claims it receives each yearOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston Chronicle Jack Young, University of Houston theatre professor David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Shipley Do-Nuts being sold to a California company People using AI for legal advice Backlash over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad campaignOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jennifer Hadayia of Air Alliance Houston Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Houston City Council updates its “civility ordinance," prohibiting sitting, lying down, or placing personal possessions on sidewalks in 12 different parts of the city. NRG Center hosts the World Series of Dog Shows for its 47th series.Our panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Mustafa Tameez, media and public affairs consultant and the CEO of Outreach Strategists Ernie Manouse, one of the hosts of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Last Friday, Elon Musk announced Grok had been updated after Musk complained that it and other AI chatbots like it were “too woke.” Well, Musk and his programmers may have overshot the mark a bit. By Tuesday, Grok was praising Adolf Hitler, calling itself “MechaHitler,” and publishing a number of antisemitic posts captured in screenshots but since apparently deleted. After yearsof fumbling with shoe laces, enduring strangers’ smelly feet, and watching security lines move slower than molasses in January, at a news conference Tuesday, Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem announced the policy requiring most passengers to remove their shoes at TSA checkpoints was no longer in effect.Our panel of non-experts this week includes: Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A spot on Pasadena’s City Council being decided by a coin toss The reasons Texas is developing its own test to license psychologists and the repercussions for other statesOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston Chronicle Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum Frank Billingsley, co-host of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: Fort Bend County Judge KP George announcing he’s running for a third term — but this time as a Republican Texas coming in dead last for health care access and affordability in a recent assessment A mongoose that escaped from a wildlife park being safety captured after he turned up at a local pubOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Charles Kuffner, who writes the political blog Off the Kuff Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: After footage of the interior of the Astrodome is released online, law enforcement cracks down on people allegedly trying to sneak in Walmart delivery drones coming to HoustonOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Jessica Brown, co-director of Station Theater Marcus Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub restaurant Ernie Manouse, one of the hosts of Hello Houston

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: The head of FEMA saying (but possibly joking?) that he didn’t know there was a hurricane season here The National Weather Service receiving permission to hire 125 meteorologists and specialists after losing more than 560 employees earlier this year due to Trump administration cuts and retirements The Texas Workforce Commission mistakenly suggesting Chevron is firing more employees than it actually has at its facility in Midland Our panel of non-experts this week includes: David Branham, professor of political science at the University of Houston-Downtown Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing Mary Flood, legal consultant with Androvett Legal Media & Marketing

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A recent study suggesting AI isn't saving workers a ton of time on the job Eight Houston-area barbecue restaurants making Texas Monthly’s Top 50 list (after Yelp snubbed the city)Our panel of non-experts this week includes: Lisa Falkenberg, senior columnist with the Houston Chronicle Vivian Ho, health economist at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine Marco Roberts, chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum

A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to a rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.This week, our panel weighs in on these stories: A building in the Third Ward and the George Floyd/Black Lives Matter mural on it being demolished the week of the fifth anniversary of Floyd’s murder A Houston man suing Whataburger because a store allegedly left onions on his hamburger Sesame Street now being available on Netflix for free, in addition to PBSOur panel of non-experts this week includes: Natalie Arceneaux, president of Arceneaux International Consulting Raúl Ramos, associate professor of history at the University of Houston