Houston Matters Full Episode - March 17, 2026

Описание: Today on Houston Matters, an Australian gambler known as “The Joker” has confirmed he was behind the plot to engineer a guaranteed Lotto Texas jackpot win in 2023. In his ongoing coverage of this story, Houston Chronicle investigative reporter Eric Dexheimer tells us more about the man and the ring of high-stakes gamblers who pulled off the plot, reportedly with the full support of the Texas Lottery Commission. Also, the next launch window for Artemis II is April 1-6. The mission to send astronauts around the moon and back has been delayed over technical issues found during testing, which remind us of the complicated nature of spaceflight. We discuss aerospace and aviation safety standards with industry expert Kenny Evans. Author Mark Stevens talks about his new memoir “The Last Club Kid,” which recalls how Houston’s nightlife once offered refuge, freedom, and community for a generation during the height of the AIDS epidemic. And on this St. Patrick’s Day, we learn about Irish Americans, immigrants, and ex-pats who gather at Houston-area parks to play traditional Gaelic football, which combines elements of soccer and rugby, among other sports.

Houston Matters is an essential daily guide to the people, places, issues, and ideas that define Greater Houston. Hosted by Craig Cohen.

Houston Matters streams live on YouTube weekdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.

Timestamps:
00:00 Pre-show news
06:18 Intro
06:34 Man behind rigged lotto win
21:08 NASA & Aviation standards
32:18 Club Kid Culture
45:24 Irish sports & culture in Houston

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