Johnson & Johnson vaccine found to be least effective against Delta variant
Dr. Danish Ali joins The Factor to catch up on the latest news on Johnson & Johnson?s efficacy against the growing Delta variant of COVID-19.
Dr. Danish Ali joins The Factor to catch up on the latest news on Johnson & Johnson?s efficacy against the growing Delta variant of COVID-19.
Texas legislature at odds over curriculum requirements
The Senate has components of SB 3, written into the bill by Democrats, that would require teachers in Texas to teach moments in American history about minorities and women ? things like Martin Luther King Jr?s ?I Have a Dream? speech, the civil rights movement, and women?s suffrage. But republicans stripped that from the version that passed. Our panel debates the move, as a historian says this doesn?t mean the lessons won?t be taught in the classroom.
The Senate has components of SB 3, written into the bill by Democrats, that would require teachers in Texas to teach moments in American history about minorities and women ? things like Martin Luther King Jr?s ?I Have a Dream? speech, the civil rights movement, and women?s suffrage. But republicans stripped that from the version that passed. Our panel debates the move, as a historian says this doesn?t mean the lessons won?t be taught in the classroom.
Cocoa Brown in Houston
Comedienne and actor Cocoa Brown is in Houston this weekend and catches up with The Factor about what to expect.
Comedienne and actor Cocoa Brown is in Houston this weekend and catches up with The Factor about what to expect.
Texas Senator says more must be done to prevent suicide in prisons
In a follow up from a segment earlier this week, Texas State Senator John Whitmire discusses what must be done to save lives behind bars in Texas after a Marshall Project reporter discovered five suicides in just six days this month.
In a follow up from a segment earlier this week, Texas State Senator John Whitmire discusses what must be done to save lives behind bars in Texas after a Marshall Project reporter discovered five suicides in just six days this month.
Court case backlog in Harris County
Andy Kahan from Crime Stopper discusses the backlog of court cases in Harris County.
Andy Kahan from Crime Stopper discusses the backlog of court cases in Harris County.
Grandmother calls for apology from HFD after paramedics falsely pronounce grandson dead
A grandmother says she is owed an apology from the HFD Chief himself after paramedics claimed her special-needs son was dead when she called them for help back in January. Her message for those paramedics: I forgive you, but your actions have consequences.
A grandmother says she is owed an apology from the HFD Chief himself after paramedics claimed her special-needs son was dead when she called them for help back in January. Her message for those paramedics: I forgive you, but your actions have consequences.
Report: 5 suicides in 6 days in Texas Prisons
The Marshall Project reports that there were five suicides in a span of six days in July. Keri Blakinger, a writer for The Marshall Project, discusses the issue and the conditions that could be leading to it.
The Marshall Project reports that there were five suicides in a span of six days in July. Keri Blakinger, a writer for The Marshall Project, discusses the issue and the conditions that could be leading to it.
COVID-19 outbreaks at Tokyo Olympics: should the games be cancelled?
As more COVID-19 cases are reported at the Olympic Village in Tokyo, The Factor discusses whether the games should be called off completely.
As more COVID-19 cases are reported at the Olympic Village in Tokyo, The Factor discusses whether the games should be called off completely.
Why are COVID-19 cases surging?
COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country for the first time since early 2021. The factor digs into why and how to get the numbers to trend downwards again.
COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country for the first time since early 2021. The factor digs into why and how to get the numbers to trend downwards again.
First capitol rioter sentenced to 8 months in prison
The first of the rioters charged in the riots at the US capitol on January 6 has been sentenced to eight months in prison. It sets a precedence for future cases, but begs the question: was it too harsh, or not harsh enough?
The first of the rioters charged in the riots at the US capitol on January 6 has been sentenced to eight months in prison. It sets a precedence for future cases, but begs the question: was it too harsh, or not harsh enough?
Catching up with Houston rapper Lil Flip
Lil Flip talks to Isiah about how he was impacted by the pandemic and what the entertainment industry looks like as pandemic restrictions have eased.
Lil Flip talks to Isiah about how he was impacted by the pandemic and what the entertainment industry looks like as pandemic restrictions have eased.
What?s causing the price of rentals to spike?
Home prices are up, rental prices are up, the price of everything seems to be up! A realtor joins The Factor to discuss all of the reasons why renting homes and apartments cost more than they did a year ago.
Home prices are up, rental prices are up, the price of everything seems to be up! A realtor joins The Factor to discuss all of the reasons why renting homes and apartments cost more than they did a year ago.
COVID-19 cases surge nationwide; overdoses rise during pandemic
Dr. Abdulla Kudrath discusses the upward trend of COVID-19 cases across the country, plus ? why have overdoses risen during the pandemic?
Dr. Abdulla Kudrath discusses the upward trend of COVID-19 cases across the country, plus ? why have overdoses risen during the pandemic?
As weekend approaches, Texas democrats remain in D.C.
As the one week mark since the Texas House Democrats? quorum break nears, we talk to two of them still in D.C. to ask if this effort has been worth it.
As the one week mark since the Texas House Democrats? quorum break nears, we talk to two of them still in D.C. to ask if this effort has been worth it.
OMB Bloodbath talks new EP, giving back to community
Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath catches up with The Factor to discuss her new music and how she's giving back to Houston youth to celebrate it.
Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath catches up with The Factor to discuss her new music and how she's giving back to Houston youth to celebrate it.
Houston among cities with worst minority wealth gap
Houston was ranked 3rd worst in the country for the wealth gap among minorities. They make roughly 41% less than their white counterparts. Financial experts Marc Davenport and Charlotte Stallings weigh in on why this is and how to fix it.
Houston was ranked 3rd worst in the country for the wealth gap among minorities. They make roughly 41% less than their white counterparts. Financial experts Marc Davenport and Charlotte Stallings weigh in on why this is and how to fix it.
DOJ slams FBI for failing in Nassar investigation
The DOJ calls the FBI's work in the Larry Nassar case a failure after they dragged their feet and falsified victim statement while doing their investigation. Chau Ngyuen from the Houston Area Women's Center discusses how this impacts victims everywhere.
The DOJ calls the FBI's work in the Larry Nassar case a failure after they dragged their feet and falsified victim statement while doing their investigation. Chau Ngyuen from the Houston Area Women's Center discusses how this impacts victims everywhere.
Fired Florida deputy sentenced to 12 years for planting drugs on drivers
A former Florida sheriffs deputy's as sentenced to 12 years in prison after was found guilty of planting drugs in cars during traffic stops. He reportedly did it to help him get a promotion. Legal expert Charles "Big Angry" Adams weighs in
A former Florida sheriffs deputy's as sentenced to 12 years in prison after was found guilty of planting drugs in cars during traffic stops. He reportedly did it to help him get a promotion. Legal expert Charles "Big Angry" Adams weighs in
Angela After Dark: How to set the mood with your partner
Should the lights be on or off? Should you play music? Dr. Angela Jones joins The Factor with tips on how you and your partner can try to agree on how to set the mood.
Should the lights be on or off? Should you play music? Dr. Angela Jones joins The Factor with tips on how you and your partner can try to agree on how to set the mood.
Father says HPD took nearly an hour to arrest alleged peeping tom outside his daughter?s window
A Houston father says he caught an alleged peeping tom outside his daughter?s window in the middle of the night. While he held the creep at gunpoint in his backyard, he says it took nearly an hour for HPD to arrive and arrest him. He talks to The Factor in search of answers.
A Houston father says he caught an alleged peeping tom outside his daughter?s window in the middle of the night. While he held the creep at gunpoint in his backyard, he says it took nearly an hour for HPD to arrive and arrest him. He talks to The Factor in search of answers.