On Tuesday's show: A new statewide health care poll finds nearly two thirds of Texans are skipping or postponing care because it costs too much. We discuss that and other findings from the Episcopal Health Foundation’s annual poll on health care access and affordability.

Also this hour: Does Houston get snubbed? We certainly host our share of big events, but when it comes to popular culture -- films, television, concerts -- why is Houston sometimes bypassed? We revisit our conversation about that subject from last year.

Then, author Clint Smith talks about how Hurricane Katrina forced him to relocate from his home in New Orleans to Houston and how that experience shaped him as a writer. And he talks about his award-winning book, How the Word Is Passed, which examined historical sites across the country and how they do -- and often do not -- reckon with our nation's history of slavery. Smith speaks in Houston March 18 at a fundraising event for The Jung Center of Houston.

And we talk with comedian Russell Howard ahead of his March 18 show in Houston.

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On Monday's show: Ahead of an appearance at Space Center Houston to premiere his film The Moonwalkers, we discuss all things space with actor, producer, director, and aerospace advocate Tom Hanks.

Also this hour: We get some updates on developments in the city of Houston, including Mayor John Whitmire's plans for a hiring freeze as the city faces a more than $330 million budget deficit and plans for a 700,000-square foot expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Then, Meg Tapp from The Garden Club of Houston answers gardening questions, which you can send yours to talk@houstonmatters.org.

And we get an update on Houston sports Jeff Balke, co-host of the Bleav in Astros podcast.

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On Friday's show: We preview the Theater District Open House, which returns on March 10 for the first time since 2019. The event is an opportunity for arts enthusiasts to learn more about the city's theaters and arts organizations and to preview their upcoming seasons.

Also this hour: From layoffs at Sesame Street, to Lt. Governor Dan Patrick wanting to rename the New York strip, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

Then, a new documentary short highlights the resilience of Houston's Asian-American community during a period of anti-immigrant fervor. We talk with actor Nik Dodani, the director of Houston Rising.

And we visit the final event of Doomsday Wrestling, a comedy wrestling show which held its last matches recently after the death of its creator.

On Thursday's show: Local leaders share their memories of working with Sylvester Turner, who passed away at age 70. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reflects on navigating several crises in the region, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside the former mayor. And Rep. Lizzie Fletcher talks about his leadership and his brief term serving alongside her in Congress.

Also this hour: We learn about FLATS, a roaming photography exhibit that's held in homes around Houston that also operates a community darkroom and photo lab.

Then, food writers talk about some of their favorite places to grab a quick breakfast in Houston in this month's installment of The Full Menu.

And we meet a competitive sign spinner who's participating in the 18th annual World Sign-Spinning Championship in Las Vegas.

VIDEO: Competitive Sign Spinning: It's a Real Thing.

On Wednesday's show: We reflect on the life and legacy of former Houston Mayor and Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away at age 70.

We also get reactions to President Trump’s address before a joint session of Congress and discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

And we talk with Houston musician Ben Chavez about his concept album Last Day, County Fair. It draws inspiration from his own life, following a young man coming to terms with his queer identity in a town where he feels misunderstood. He performs music from the album on March 6 and 7 at the Wortham Center.

On Tuesday's show: Stormy weather is headed our way this morning. We get the latest details from Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard.

Also this hour: While DEI programs may be on the decline, that doesn’t mean businesses aren't interested in a diverse workforce. We consider how they can accomplish that.

And a pair of lunar landers from Texas are in space right now. One landed on the moon over the weekend, and a second is slated to land Thursday. That one, called Athena, is from the Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines, which welcomed longtime NASA chief flight director Gene Kranz to its mission control last weekend. We revisit our 2023 conversation with him about the lessons he learned from the Apollo missions.

On Monday's show: Following Friday's "economic blackout," we consider whether boycotts of this nature work as intended.

Also this hour: We offer Houstonians a chance to vent about their pet peeves about life in our city.

And we talk about the Houston Rockets as they're set to face one of the best, and one of the worst, teams in their conference this week.

On Friday's show: Infectious diseases expert Dr. Peter Hotez discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.

Also this hour: We consider name changes, particularly those related to controversial historical figures, and how much they really matter.

Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And the story of former Texas death row inmate John Henry Ramirez is told in the documentary short, I Am Ready, Warden, which is up for an Academy Award this Sunday. The Houston attorney who won his case before the U.S. Supreme Court tells the story of the legal battle for Ramirez’s religious rights.