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The Jimmy Barrett Show
by KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM)
Jimmy Barrett comes to KPRC via Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. where he spent several decades doing mornings. Jimmy was also the longtime public address announcer for Michigan Men's Basketball and the Detroit Tigers. He loves sports and is excited to now be able to root for the Astros, Texans and Rockets. "There aren't a lot of places like Houston," he says, "and we are very excited to be here. You can't choose where you're born, but you can choose where you want to live. We choose to call Texas home." Jimmy and his wife, Elisabeth, have several cats and a South Korean rescue dog named Swiper.
Episodes
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Harris County Bonds, Election Battles and the Fake Poll Debate
Jimmy Barrett talks with Crime Stoppers’ Andy Kahan about Harris County defendants who disappeared after being released on bond, the handling of mental competency cases and why judicial elections matter for public safety. Media Research Center’s Tim Graham also joins Jimmy to discuss the...
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Pajamas in Public, Texas Election Battles and Political Spam Texts
Jimmy Barrett asks when wearing pajamas in public became acceptable, with listeners weighing in on shopping, school dress codes and air travel. He follows up on the mystery mailers reaching Texas households and the questions surrounding who sent them, then shares commentary from Scott Johnson on...
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Independent Voters, Political Divides and Houston’s Housing Outlook
Jimmy Barrett weighs Matthew McConaughey’s call for independent candidates, shares listener reactions and talks with Jared Woodfill of Conservative Republicans of Texas about whether independents can bridge the political divide. Jimmy also discusses Michigan’s Senate race and Abdul El-Sayed’s...
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HOA Halloween Rules, Texas Voters and the Immigration Wage Debate
Jimmy takes on an HOA warning against full-size Halloween candy bars, reacts to No Kings protest interviews and discusses the strong start to early voting in Harris County. Texas Farm Bureau’s Russell Boening weighs in on rising farm costs and rural voter turnout, while Steven Camarota of the...
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Early Voting, School Tax Hikes and the 2027 Economic Outlook
Jimmy looks at why marriage rates are falling and how dating apps, money and expectations shape relationships. With early voting underway, Melissa Conway discusses preparing for a long ballot and researching local candidates. John Bonura of the Texas Public Policy Foundation examines school...
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Diesel Prices, CenterPoint’s Data Breach and the Flock Camera Debate
Jimmy looks at celebrity influence and social media backlash through the Kelly Clarkson controversy, then weighs Republican election messaging and voters’ frustration with the economy. Rey Treviño joins Jimmy to discuss diesel prices, refinery capacity and the outlook for fuel costs. Plus, Jimmy...
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Texas Energy Expansion and Harris County’s Election Stakes
Jimmy takes a look at the lighter side of the campaign trail before breaking down J.D. Vance’s support for Ken Paxton and a refinery expansion announcement in Tyler. Crime victims advocate April Aguirre discusses Harris County judicial races, probation violations and accountability in the courts....
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Harris County Tax Debate, Retirement Savings and Medicare Changes
Jimmy breaks down new University of Houston polling on Harris County voters, property taxes, public safety and the races ahead. He compares Letitia Plummer and Orlando Sanchez’s approaches to county spending and shares listeners’ biggest concerns. Certified financial planner Richard Rosso joins...
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Texas Election Battles, Flock Cameras and Insurance Relief
Jimmy discusses the generational wealth gap, Texas election races and Harris County’s decision to take Flock cameras offline. Jared Woodfill joins him to discuss local politics, and Rich Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas explains insurance rate trends and ways to save.
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Amazon Knows You, Government Fraud and Harris County Election Prep
Jimmy Barrett looks at Amazon’s “About You” feature and the cost of instant gratification, then discusses government fraud, the H-1B visa debate and Texas manufacturing growth. Harris County Republican Party executive director Vanessa Dumais joins Jimmy to talk voter registration, election...
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Gas Tax Relief, Texas Polls and Trump’s San Antonio Rally
Jimmy Barrett breaks down President Trump’s San Antonio rally and the controversy surrounding Deer Park ISD’s superintendent selection. Consumer Energy Alliance President David Holt joins Jimmy to discuss proposed federal and state gas-tax suspensions, diesel prices, refinery capacity and…
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AI at the Ballot Box, Texas Midterms and the Hybrid Comeback
Jimmy looks at voters turning to AI for election advice and the reaction to President Trump’s comments about Iran. The Texas GOP chair joins him to discuss Trump’s San Antonio visit, polling and turnout in the Texas midterms. Michael Garfield explains why higher gas prices are driving renewed...
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The $20,000 Jury Duty Scam, Texas Politics and the Time Change Debate
Jimmy shares how a convincing jury-duty scam nearly cost his family $20,000 and the warning signs that exposed it. Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich joins him to discuss her concerns about Ms. Rachel’s content and the group’s Dallas summit. Jared Woodfill weighs in on Ken Paxton, James...
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Jobs Report Reality, Texas Midterms and Harris County Spending
Jimmy Barrett looks beyond the jobs report headline with KTRH money man Pat Shinn, discussing private-sector hiring, government job cuts and what the numbers mean for the economy. He also examines Trump’s latest rallies, the Paxton–Talarico race and the political mood heading into the midterms....
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Gas Price Surge, Immigration Polls and the Voter Registration Backlog
Jimmy breaks down the jump in gasoline prices and the refinery pressures behind rising fuel costs. Chris Russo, president of Texans for Strong Borders, joins him to discuss immigration polling, ICE enforcement and political messaging. Harris County GOP Chair Cindy Siegel talks about the DPS voter...
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Death Penalty Debate, Energy Deals and the Doctor Shortage
Jimmy Barrett opens with a debate over lethal injection and the death penalty, then discusses plans for nuclear power, Alaska LNG and a major Texas power plant. Certified financial planner Richard Rosso joins him to explain proposed IRS citizenship questions and refundable tax credit rules. Jimmy...
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Harris County Tax Backlash, Diesel Relief and the AI Trust Question
Jimmy looks at Texas weather risks and the cost of homeowners insurance, then talks with America First Refining’s John Calce about changes to diesel rules and hauling limits. He shares highlights from Jack Smith’s Senate questioning and weighs whether AI companies can be trusted to police...
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Rising Electric Bills and the Jobs Young Workers Aren’t Filling
Jimmy Barrett looks at why skilled trade jobs are going unfilled and discusses the rise in deaths among young adults. He also talks with Ken Head of Savant Energy about CenterPoint’s higher delivery charges, then joins Michael Garfield to discuss new fuel economy standards and what they could…
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Inflation Nation: Why Beef, Housing, and Gas Keep Costing More
Jimmy Barrett dives into the inflation pressures hitting Americans from every angle, from soaring grocery bills and beef prices to higher mortgage rates and energy costs. Featuring economists Vance Ginn and Stephen Moore, Jimmy examines what's driving inflation, the impact of federal spending,...
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Harris County Treasurer’s Crash, the China Summit and Texas Schools
Jimmy Barrett discusses the crash involving Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt and her record ahead of November’s election. He also looks at the U.S.–China summit, talks with the Heritage Foundation’s Madison Marino Dunn about Texas’ education ranking, and discusses concerns about a drug linked…
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Can a 14-Year-Old Killer Be Rehabilitated?
Jimmy Barrett looks at the fatal shooting involving two Houston-area teenagers and asks whether a 14-year-old accused of murder can truly be rehabilitated. Plus, concerns over AI-powered Flock cameras and privacy, the challenges of finding a new job after 60, and the latest on China, Iran and...
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The Mississippi Drowning Case and the Debate Over Data Centers
Jimmy Barrett discusses the grand jury’s decision in the death of a Mississippi teenager and speaks with Jeff Etiquette about protests in Austin. He also talks Texas election polling with Dr. Robin Armstrong and weighs the concerns surrounding new data centers.
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Parents, the Press and the Second Amendment
Jimmy discusses parental control over sex education, the media’s coverage of an ICE shooting in Austin and President Trump’s fight with the press. Plus, Bob Price of Breitbart Texas weighs in on media bias, and attorney Richard Hayes explains a major change affecting handgun sales to adults under...
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UFO Secrets, Economic Reality and High-Tech Car Theft
Jimmy looks at newly released UFO files dating back to 1952, whether record household incomes are actually keeping pace with inflation and how technology helped solve a deadly Houston shooting. Plus, thieves use buyer information and laptops to target brand-new Chevy Tahoes.
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Good Paying Jobs Without a Degree, Rising Diesel Costs and the AI Regulation Debate
Do you need a college degree to make a good living? Jimmy Barrett shares calls from listeners working in trades, trucking, construction and other fields who say they’re earning strong salaries without one. Trucking consultant Dr. Joe Michaels joins him to discuss how rising diesel costs are...
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Interest Rates, Texas Energy and America’s Medicine Supply
Jimmy questions the Fed’s latest rate hike and discusses Texas energy production, online gambling regulations and America’s reliance on China for prescription drugs. Dr. Joe Galati also explains the growing benefits of GLP-1 medications.
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Distracted Drivers, Political Performers and an AI Reality Check
Jimmy takes on outrageous distracted drivers, politics creeping into concerts and the CenterPoint data breach. Plus, what the Fed’s latest rate move means for your money and why the potential benefits of AI deserve more attention.
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AI Warnings, Rising Insurance Costs and Flock Cameras
Jimmy questions why AI executives are suddenly calling for government oversight, examines why thousands of Houston-area residents are losing insurance coverage and discusses privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras. He also looks ahead to the Texas Senate race and the growing influence of...
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Big Promises and Bigger Tax Bills
Jimmy Barrett breaks down President Trump’s proposed $5,000 checks, rising diesel and grocery prices, concerns about America’s AI race with China, and the upcoming Texas elections. Plus, why Harris County’s proposed property tax increase may have more to do with government spending than state...
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AI Threats, 9/11 Lessons & the Flock Camera Debate
Jimmy examines the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and whether America learned the right lessons from 9/11. He also discusses evolving terrorist threats with Jonathan Gilliam and Ed Turzhanski, plus the privacy and public-safety debate surrounding Flock cameras with Chambers County...
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AI’s Promise and Peril, Texas Politics & the Trump Dividend
Jimmy examines the promise and potential dangers of artificial intelligence, from fears that AI could threaten humanity to new medical breakthroughs that may improve health and slow aging. Education expert Jean Burk joins the show to discuss AI-generated classroom materials, fact-checking and...
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Grocery Prices, Texas Midterms and a Harris County Tax Hike
Jimmy looks at rising grocery and fuel prices, Republican strategy ahead of the midterms and growing concerns over socialism. RNC Committeewoman Debbie Georgatos discusses the Republican convention in Dallas, while Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey pushes back against a proposed…
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Free-Range Parenting, Stay-at-Home Pay & America’s Immigration Shift
Jimmy Barrett examines a Virginia mother’s child-neglect conviction after allowing her five-year-old to walk through their gated neighborhood alone. He also discusses a proposed $9,000 stipend for parents who stay home with their children, the latest jobs report, Gen Z’s workplace struggles,...
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College Football Chaos, Data Center Debate & Battleship Texas
Jimmy takes on the changing face of college football, from LSU’s NFL-experienced players and Lane Kiffin to soaring NIL deals and transfer rules. He also examines the stalled Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations, Gov. Greg Abbott’s data center moratorium and Texas’ place in the AI race, and…
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Flu Shots, Flock Cameras & Rising Energy Costs
Jimmy discusses renewed skepticism surrounding flu shots, James Talarico’s past comments and the latest Texas polling. Manvel Mayor Dan Davis explains his concerns about Flock cameras and data privacy, while Artie Trevino of Pecos Country Energy breaks down oil flowing through the Strait of…
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Who’s Responsible in the Lindsay Clancy Case?
Jimmy Barrett examines the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and whether postpartum psychosis, failures by the medical community or her family should affect the verdict. He also discusses new Texas laws, rising beef prices, State Senator Paul Bettencourt on struggling school districts, the debate over...
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Storm Preparations, Venezuela’s Oil Deal and the AI Influence War
Jimmy Barrett discusses Houston’s preparations for the approaching tropical system with Mayor John Whitmire, who urges residents to stay informed and avoid flooded roads. Oil analyst Phil Flynn breaks down the new U.S.–Venezuela oil deal and its potential impact on Texas refineries, gas prices…
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Surveillance, Storms & the State of the Grid
From a looming Gulf tropical system to the growing debate over AI-powered license plate readers, Jimmy Barrett tackles some of the biggest issues making headlines. Hear expert insight on Houston's weather outlook, concerns about electric grid security, and whether advancing technology is…
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Are We Losing Faith in the American Dream?
Jimmy Barrett takes a closer look at the growing number of Americans who feel the American Dream is slipping away as homeownership, financial security and a comfortable retirement become increasingly difficult to achieve. He also discusses the continued rise of socialism within the Democratic...
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Political Power, Public Policy & the Problems Facing Texans
Jimmy Barrett breaks down the latest political headlines and the decisions coming out of Washington and Austin. He examines how government policies are affecting Texas families, the economy and everyday life, while questioning whether elected officials are truly listening to the people they...
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Beef Prices, Airport Controversy & The Problems Facing Texas
Beef prices keep climbing—how are families making it work? Plus, Gov. Abbott puts a halt to Muslim foot-washing stations at IAH and DFW, the growing debate over data centers in Texas, Iran waiting out the Trump presidency, a random election audit in Harris County, and the problems still facing…
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HISD Reading Crisis, Harris County Ballots & Threats to Our Grid
Jimmy Barrett talks about the Hellmann’s contest, more on the growing number of kids who can’t read in HISD, and the latest socialist update. Plus, a look at voter and ballot issues in Harris County, concerns over attacks on our water and electric grids, and more stories from around the country.
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Are We Preparing Kids for the Real World?
Jimmy Barrett looks at an 18-year-old high school student who reportedly can’t read, teachers voicing frustrations about HISD, and whether kids are actually getting nutritious meals at school. Plus, why America needs more plumbers, electricians, air traffic controllers and federal workers—and the...
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Trump’s Disappearing Act, Flock Cameras & What’s Next?
Jimmy Barrett tackles Trump’s latest disappearing act and asks who the real threat is, plus the ongoing debate over Flock cameras and where you stand. He also looks at salmonella concerns involving jalapeños, flesh-eating bacteria and what could be next, the rising cost of homeowners insurance…
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Does Birth Order Affect Your Health?
Jimmy Barrett dives into the latest theories on how birth order may impact health, takes another look at Anthony Fauci and what’s been uncovered from his phone, discusses today’s Wisconsin primaries, and gets the latest real estate update.
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Whitney Houston Dolls, Schools & Flock Cameras
Jimmy Barrett dives into Mattel’s new Whitney Houston doll and asks: is this really something kids need? He also discusses what students should be learning in school that they clearly aren’t, Friday’s disappointing jobs report, the growing debate over Flock license plate cameras, and the latest...
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Boomers, Birthright & Big Government
Jimmy Barrett covers a wide range of the day's biggest stories, including a Greg Gutfeld-style man-on-the-street look at Boomers versus Zoomers, the latest car technology that's frustrating drivers, and new scams consumers need to watch for. He also discusses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's...
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From Baby Names to Ballot Boxes
Jimmy Barrett tackles another wide-ranging lineup of today's biggest headlines and hottest debates. Why are so many parents choosing unusual names for their children? Jimmy also takes a closer look at the Muslim Brotherhood and its global influence, delivers the latest Democratic Socialist…
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AI, Annoyances & the Socialist Watch
Jimmy Barrett kicks off the show with a look at the everyday frustrations and little annoyances that seem to drive Baby Boomers crazy. He then dives into the expanding role of artificial intelligence, why Texas is rethinking its approach to AI data centers, and whether concerns about AI "going...
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Power Bills, Politics & Pressure on Iran
Why are Houstonians paying so much to keep the lights on this summer? Jimmy takes a closer look at soaring electric bills and what's driving energy costs across Texas. Plus, the latest in the Talarico vs. Paxton political battle, the debate over posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jimmy Barrett comes to KPRC via Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. where he spent several decades doing mornings. Jimmy was also the longtime public address announcer for Michigan Men's Basketball and the Detroit Tigers. He loves sports and is excited to now be able to root for the Astros, Texans and Rockets.
"There aren't a lot of places like Houston," he says, "and we are very excited to be here. You can't choose where you're born, but you can choose where you want to live. We choose to call Texas home."
Jimmy and his wife, Elisabeth, have several cats and a South Korean rescue dog named Swiper.
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