The Public Affairs Podcast

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who stepped up to serve in the wars that followed. Here to talk about it is Alyssa Olguin, Travis Manion Foundation Central Region Coordinator, Greg Fremin, 9/11 Heroes Run Houston Race Director, and First Sergeant James Goolsby, U.S. ARMY.

Our next conversation is with Akilah Thomas, tax...

This Public Affairs podcast episode covers empowering the Houston community through business opportunities, restoring cultural heritage and elegance, and building connections between youth and law enforcement.

Overview: In this week's Public Affairs podcast, host KG Smooth interviews director of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity Celenthia Hoard about certification programs that help minority and women-owned businesses compet...

Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum is serving as the Honorary Chair for the 40th Annual UNCF South Texas Walk, Bike, Run for Education taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Tom Bass Regional Park. Joining her is Zarinah Poole, Area Development Director for the UNCF.

COHAP Outreach Corporation’s Annual Back to School Bash happening on Saturday, August 16th.  To talk to us about this impactful community ...

We welcome back to the program, Natasha Tillman from Premier America Credit Union, to talk about money!  She talks bout the upcoming updated dividend for Premier Plus Checking, the increased bonus for Smart Spending Checking - $25 going to $100, and the Small Business Checking.

Next we speak with Master Barber Rodrick Brown.  Over 22 years as a Master Bar...

Can't Miss Events in Houston This Weekend!

Get ready Houston, it's going to be a busy weekend! Tune in as we chat with the fabulous women behind Curvechella, Houston's must-attend festival for curvy women. Founder Kimberly Williams and co-founder Holly Townsend give us all the details on the shopping, panels, brunch events and day of service they have planned August 1st-5th.

Next, we talk disaster preparedness with William Merrick of...

Our Harris County Attorney, Christian Menefee, is running for Congress in Texas’s 18th District because working families need more than talk—they need a fighter who delivers. He is ready to take that fight to Congress to push back against harmful policies and build a government that works for the people.

Desired Body Bar, a Houston-based studio that specializes in paramedical tattooing. They work with clients to help im...

“And The BEAT Goes On” is a touching and impactful docuseries that takes a look into the lives of 13 Black dance studios, their owners, and directors across our nation. Here to tell us all about it is the founder of Upward Artistry Agency, Cristal "Krys Jei" Poole Dorsey.

Aetna’s partnership with Radio One on Black Health 365 is a health literacy sponsorship designed to educate listeners through facts, prevention ...

The Houston Heroes Festival is a 12-hour family-friendly event honoring local heroes — educators, veterans, first responders, and courageous everyday Houstonians — with food, fun, field games, vendors, performances, and a nighttime glow concert featuring artists.3

One of Houston’s most storied landmarks is once again lighting up the big screen. On July 5, 2025 the DeLUXE Theater—a beloved...

"Diamonds That Fall from the Treetop" is a powerful mini-retrospective by acclaimed Third Ward artist Robert Leroy Hodge, showcasing two decades of work through collage, painting, sculpture, and sound. We talk to Robert about the exhibition, at SANMAN Studios, and we talk to Tajay Bryd from High Hopes, which is a creative agency producing transformative events and brand partnerships. 

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On June 17, Emancipation Park Conservancy will host the Houston Grand Opera (HGO) commissioned world premiere of A Voice Within — a new song cycle by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson — in commemoration of Juneteenth. 

Widely known as Fox & Rob Rich, they are the filmmakers behind the 

Barrett, TX, better known as Barrett Station, is having their Barrett's Founder's Day 150-Year Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025 with a parade, exhibit display, Zydeco, and more.  Here to tell us about the rich history of Barrett Station is Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Cheryl Barrett. 

A Father's Love Father's Day event is for all the fathers that need community.  We talk to the founder of A Father's Love, Bryan Carrol...

Amanda Edwards, a native Houstonian and former At-Large City Council Member, is back to talk about the things Donald Trump said he was going to do.  We also touch on the seat for the 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Next we welcome relationship, life expert, and found of the 'Nothing But The Truth Podcast,' Truth Hurts. Nothing But The Truth Live & Uncut! is the evening of June 7th.  R...

We welcome back Premier America Credit Union branch manager, Porche, the VP of Contact Center in Texas, Natasha, and from Trio Upward Bound, Academic Advisor Jonathan Holloway.  They are here to talk about Premier America's Youth Smart Savings Account. 

TMC Consulting Group, under the leadership of founder Tamanisha Casey-Mayberry, proudly presents the inaugural HER Gov Summit, a powerful two-day event designed ...

Johnnie Means Aquatics (JMA) will host the 4th Annual International Water Safety Day (IWSD) festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, held at the Texas Southern University Recreation Center. We're joined by Candess Tucker, co-founder of JMA. 

Kayy G. Legacy is a barber, creative, and mindset mentor who turned personal pain into power. After overcoming obesity, chronic illness, emotional hardship, and relations...

It’s time to celebrate, connect, and grow at the Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration! Joining us is the President of TBE, Jerome Love, and the VP of Community Relation for Smart Financial, Shana Scoot, to talk about the FREE Trade Show featuring tons of vendors, wealth-building workshops, and STEM and financial literacy programming for kids! 

2025 Houston Walk to End Lupus Now is Saturday, May 3rd at Texas Southern Unive...

Bike MS: ACC Texas MS 150 is ready for you to ride! This two-day ride, sponsored by American Communications Construction, is one of the largest fundraising events in Bike MS. Here to talk about the ride is Micah Love, whose book, Micah’s Story: Redefining MS, is a reflection of overcoming the odds that this disease has caused. He's joined by Deandra Stanley, South Central Chapter President of the National MS Society. 

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