WYP panel weighs in on the new city fee for garbage bins
Houston City Council voted May 13 to approve a $1.14 annual lease fee on garbage bins provided by the city. The panel debates whether the fee should be imposed or not. They also tackle the moves to balance the budget for the city next year. That proposal includes furloughing thousands of workers, eliminating four police cadet classes and emptying the rainy day fund.
Houston City Council voted May 13 to approve a $1.14 annual lease fee on garbage bins provided by the city. The panel debates whether the fee should be imposed or not. They also tackle the moves to balance the budget for the city next year. That proposal includes furloughing thousands of workers, eliminating four police cadet classes and emptying the rainy day fund.
WYP panel debates the Texas reopening timeline and a possible second stimulus check
On the eve of another significant step in reopening Texas, the panel discusses if we are moving too fast or if we should take on more risk to jump start the economy.
On the eve of another significant step in reopening Texas, the panel discusses if we are moving too fast or if we should take on more risk to jump start the economy.
Houston Methodist CEO Mark Boom assesses the stage of COVID-19 crisis
Dr. Boom tells host Greg Groogan that Houston saw a peak of coronavirus cases around the 11th of April. The doctor also warns that we should not try to resume our social lives just yet, but believes we should work to try and rebuild the economy.
Dr. Boom tells host Greg Groogan that Houston saw a peak of coronavirus cases around the 11th of April. The doctor also warns that we should not try to resume our social lives just yet, but believes we should work to try and rebuild the economy.
WYP panel discusses the death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia
An unarmed, black man was shot and killed while jogging on February 23rd. The case has recently gained national attention after shocking cell phone video was released. The WYP panel discusses the details of the case and the action being taken 74 days later.
An unarmed, black man was shot and killed while jogging on February 23rd. The case has recently gained national attention after shocking cell phone video was released. The WYP panel discusses the details of the case and the action being taken 74 days later.
WYP panel tackles the domino effect of Covid-19 in packing plants.
Farmers across the Midwest have been devastated by the prospect of euthanizing hundreds of thousands of hogs after the temporary closure of giant pork production plants due to the coronavirus. Multiple companies have warned there may be a meat shortage in the near future. Some major grocery stores have put a limit on how much you can buy.
Farmers across the Midwest have been devastated by the prospect of euthanizing hundreds of thousands of hogs after the temporary closure of giant pork production plants due to the coronavirus. Multiple companies have warned there may be a meat shortage in the near future. Some major grocery stores have put a limit on how much you can buy.
Congressman Al Green discusses Covid-19 and the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
Host Greg Groogan asks Rep. Green about the disturbing developments involving the black community this week. First that sixty percent of Covid-19 deaths are black, and the apparent murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.
Host Greg Groogan asks Rep. Green about the disturbing developments involving the black community this week. First that sixty percent of Covid-19 deaths are black, and the apparent murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.
WYP panel mulls over the decision to drop the case against Michael Flynn
The Department of Justice abruptly dropped the criminal case against President Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn Thursday. Flynn was accused of lying about his conversation with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 political campaign. It was part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of contacts between Russia and Trump's campaign.
The Department of Justice abruptly dropped the criminal case against President Trump's first national security adviser Michael Flynn Thursday. Flynn was accused of lying about his conversation with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 political campaign. It was part of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of contacts between Russia and Trump's campaign.
WYP panel weighs in on the rent relief program for Houstonians
Houston city council approves two federally funded rent relief programs totaling $23 million. Some members voiced concern over benefiting bad landlords, others say delaying aid any longer will hurt renters in Houston. On May 13th distressed renters will be asked to make their application by phone or online at HoustonRentAssistance.org.
Houston city council approves two federally funded rent relief programs totaling $23 million. Some members voiced concern over benefiting bad landlords, others say delaying aid any longer will hurt renters in Houston. On May 13th distressed renters will be asked to make their application by phone or online at HoustonRentAssistance.org.
WYP panel discusses the impacts of reopening more businesses this week
Texas allows hair salons, barbershops and other beauty businesses to open with restrictions. The WYP panel discusses the jailing of a Dallas salon owner who defied orders to keep her business closed during the pandemic and whether opening more businesses is a good idea or not.
Texas allows hair salons, barbershops and other beauty businesses to open with restrictions. The WYP panel discusses the jailing of a Dallas salon owner who defied orders to keep her business closed during the pandemic and whether opening more businesses is a good idea or not.
Houston Methodist CEO, Dr. Mark Boom talks about reopening Texas
Dr. Marc Boom, CEO of Methodist Hospital supports Texas Governor Abbott's reopening plan
Dr. Marc Boom, CEO of Methodist Hospital supports Texas Governor Abbott's reopening plan
Biden denies sexual assault allegations
The WYP panel talks about the sexual assault accusation against former Vice President Joe Biden
The WYP panel talks about the sexual assault accusation against former Vice President Joe Biden
Poll shows Biden leading Trump in Texas, What's Your Point?
Political analyst Mark Jones shares his thoughts on local and national politics after the coronavirus outbreak.
Political analyst Mark Jones shares his thoughts on local and national politics after the coronavirus outbreak.
New Harris Co. fund includes money for illegal residents- What's Your Point?
The WYP panel tackles the controversy created by the majority on Harris County Commissioners’ Court voting to give emergency cash grants to undocumented residents contending with COVID19.
The WYP panel tackles the controversy created by the majority on Harris County Commissioners’ Court voting to give emergency cash grants to undocumented residents contending with COVID19.
Sen. John Cornyn talks about oil reserves and protecting the Texas economy
"What's Your Point?" host Greg Groogan talks with Senator John Cornyn about COVID19 and the Texas oil industry.
"What's Your Point?" host Greg Groogan talks with Senator John Cornyn about COVID19 and the Texas oil industry.
Experts bracing for largest drop in oil demand in 70 years- What's Your Point?
The What's Your Point panel discusses the impact of COVID 19 on the oil industry and what those losses mean for Houston and Texas.
The What's Your Point panel discusses the impact of COVID 19 on the oil industry and what those losses mean for Houston and Texas.
Biden denies sexual assault accusation
The WYP panel talks about the sexual assault accusation against former Vice President Joe Biden
The WYP panel talks about the sexual assault accusation against former Vice President Joe Biden
Senator John Cornyn
WYP host Greg Groogan talks with Senator John Cornyn about COVID 19 and the oil industry.
WYP host Greg Groogan talks with Senator John Cornyn about COVID 19 and the oil industry.
Assessing local and national politics after the coronavirus outbreak
Political analyst Mark Jones talks with Greg Groogan as they assess local and national politics after the coronavirus outbreak.
Political analyst Mark Jones talks with Greg Groogan as they assess local and national politics after the coronavirus outbreak.
Final thought Houston announces plan to go solar
Greg Groogan offers his final thought, this week the city of Houston announced its plan to switch to full solar power in the future, insult to injury during the oil crisis?
Greg Groogan offers his final thought, this week the city of Houston announced its plan to switch to full solar power in the future, insult to injury during the oil crisis?
COVID 19 and the oil industry
The WYP panel discusses the impact of COVID 19 restrictions on the oil industry.
The WYP panel discusses the impact of COVID 19 restrictions on the oil industry.