Houstonia Magazine hires first Black editor-in-chief
Native Houstonian Nandi Howard has been tapped as the new editor-in-chief of Houstonia Magazine. She talks about the decision to transition from her role at ESSENCE to move back home to Houston.
Native Houstonian Nandi Howard has been tapped as the new editor-in-chief of Houstonia Magazine. She talks about the decision to transition from her role at ESSENCE to move back home to Houston.
Mooney Twins in Houston with set honoring late father
Their father was a famous comedian and wrote for the legendary Richard Pryor. Dwayne and Daryl Mooney talk about the legacy of their father Paul, who died in May, ahead of a special Father?s Day performance in his honor.
Their father was a famous comedian and wrote for the legendary Richard Pryor. Dwayne and Daryl Mooney talk about the legacy of their father Paul, who died in May, ahead of a special Father?s Day performance in his honor.
Local pit master discusses Netflix series studying Black history through food
Netflix’s “High on the Hog” has been popular in the few weeks it has been available to stream. The show looks at Black history through the lens of food and makes a stop in Southeast Texas, including Houston’s Gatlin’s BBQ. We catch up with Greg Gatlin to talk about the show.
Netflix’s “High on the Hog” has been popular in the few weeks it has been available to stream. The show looks at Black history through the lens of food and makes a stop in Southeast Texas, including Houston’s Gatlin’s BBQ. We catch up with Greg Gatlin to talk about the show.
Honoring the Juneteenth holiday
Our panel of local leaders discusses the importance of Juneteenth and why it should be celebrated.
Our panel of local leaders discusses the importance of Juneteenth and why it should be celebrated.
Angela After Dark
How do you talk to your partner if you think you are carrying all the weight in the bedroom?
How do you talk to your partner if you think you are carrying all the weight in the bedroom?
Tommy Davidson at Improv Houston this weekend
Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson is in town for a special Father?s Day set at Improv Houston. He talks about getting back on the road and on stage after the pandemic.
Legendary comedian Tommy Davidson is in town for a special Father?s Day set at Improv Houston. He talks about getting back on the road and on stage after the pandemic.
Colorism issues in 'In the Heights'
There is controversy surrounding the long-awaited movie ?In The Heights? after no Afro-Latinos were cast in the film. Creator Lin Manuel Miranda has apologized, but is it enough?
There is controversy surrounding the long-awaited movie ?In The Heights? after no Afro-Latinos were cast in the film. Creator Lin Manuel Miranda has apologized, but is it enough?
Time running out for added unemployment benefits in Texas
The extra $300 in federal unemployment aid will end for Texans on June 26. Is it too soon or is it just on time for employers who can?t fill jobs? Our panel weighs the impacts.
The extra $300 in federal unemployment aid will end for Texans on June 26. Is it too soon or is it just on time for employers who can?t fill jobs? Our panel weighs the impacts.
BBB warns of scams as country reopens after COVID-19 restrictions
As ?normal? returns to the country, scammers are using this time to sucker you. The president of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas joins The Factor to share tips on how to avoid them.
As ?normal? returns to the country, scammers are using this time to sucker you. The president of the Better Business Bureau of Houston and South Texas joins The Factor to share tips on how to avoid them.
Heat wave grips Texas, southwest
People are experiencing excessive heat from Texas to California. Fox 26 Houston Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert talks about what is causing this, the effects it can have on the body, and how we can all do our part to keep ourselves and our vulnerable neighbors safe.
People are experiencing excessive heat from Texas to California. Fox 26 Houston Chief Meteorologist Dr. Jim Siebert talks about what is causing this, the effects it can have on the body, and how we can all do our part to keep ourselves and our vulnerable neighbors safe.
What?s behind the rise in crime across the U.S. and how to stop it
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will host local, state, and national leaders Wednesday for a summit on how to get the crime in this city under control. But it isn't just here in Houston, it?s nationwide. So what can be done to get this under control? Former enforcement and Crime Stoppers join The Factor for the conversation.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will host local, state, and national leaders Wednesday for a summit on how to get the crime in this city under control. But it isn't just here in Houston, it?s nationwide. So what can be done to get this under control? Former enforcement and Crime Stoppers join The Factor for the conversation.
Houston-based Caribbean music artist's new album honors life of late father
Keimo “Keimo Therapy” Williams talks about his new album dropping Father’s Day that honors his late father.
Keimo “Keimo Therapy” Williams talks about his new album dropping Father’s Day that honors his late father.
Study: Houston is 9th worst city for single dads
A new study by LawnStarter.com ranked Houston the 9th worst city in the U.S. for single fathers. We grabbed a couple of them to talk about their experience solo parenting in Houston.
A new study by LawnStarter.com ranked Houston the 9th worst city in the U.S. for single fathers. We grabbed a couple of them to talk about their experience solo parenting in Houston.
What?s behind the spike in mass shootings in the U.S.?
There were at least four mass shootings across the United States this weekend, including on 6th Street in Austin. A law enforcement officer joins The Factor to discuss what could be causing this, and why regulating who owns guns can help curb it.
There were at least four mass shootings across the United States this weekend, including on 6th Street in Austin. A law enforcement officer joins The Factor to discuss what could be causing this, and why regulating who owns guns can help curb it.
Methodist nurses discuss what is next after judge tosses lawsuit
On Saturday, a judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by employees at Houston Methodist who are currently suspended for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Two of those nurses join The Factor to discuss what?s next.
On Saturday, a judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by employees at Houston Methodist who are currently suspended for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Two of those nurses join The Factor to discuss what?s next.
Girl Talk: Are we going to have a hot girl summer?
Between the pandemic and being home all the time, are we going to have a REAL hot girl summer? The ladies of Girl Talk discuss how they plan to take on the summer in their own ways.
Between the pandemic and being home all the time, are we going to have a REAL hot girl summer? The ladies of Girl Talk discuss how they plan to take on the summer in their own ways.
Why does a Houston neighborhood have no streets or sidewalks?
An Isiah Factor viewer reached out with a shocking question: why doesn?t my neighborhood have streets? Isiah talked to people living there, as well as the city, to find out how something like this can exist.
An Isiah Factor viewer reached out with a shocking question: why doesn?t my neighborhood have streets? Isiah talked to people living there, as well as the city, to find out how something like this can exist.
Is Abbott?s border wall plan for security or political theatre?
Our panel debates Texas Governor Greg Abbott?s plan to build the border wall in Texas. It seems some of them can agree on something: they think the move is political and it is time for Texas to get new leadership.
Our panel debates Texas Governor Greg Abbott?s plan to build the border wall in Texas. It seems some of them can agree on something: they think the move is political and it is time for Texas to get new leadership.
Hire Houston Youth job fair
If your teen is looking for a job, or if your business is looking to hire for the summer, the city has a great opportunity for you! Brandon Denton with the Mayor?s Office talks about the Hire Houston Youth program.
If your teen is looking for a job, or if your business is looking to hire for the summer, the city has a great opportunity for you! Brandon Denton with the Mayor?s Office talks about the Hire Houston Youth program.
HISD celebrates major recognition as Lathan?s tenure comes to a close
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Houston?s top 10 high schools, listing eight of them from HISD. Isiah Carey goes one-on-one with Dr. Grenita Lathan about the accomplishment as she spends her last days leading the district. She starts a new job in Missouri in July.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Houston?s top 10 high schools, listing eight of them from HISD. Isiah Carey goes one-on-one with Dr. Grenita Lathan about the accomplishment as she spends her last days leading the district. She starts a new job in Missouri in July.