Town Square with Ernie Manouse
568 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTown Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues — a place for the audience to share personal opinions and have the opportunity to ask questions of leading experts on any given subject.
Through lively conversations, ranging from issues of race to the coronavirus, we strive to keep our listeners well-informed and educated. The ability to listen and share is what moves a society forward… together!
You can listen to Town Square with Ernie Manouse every weekday at 3pm on News 88.7.
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Town Square Says Goodbye…
August 11, 2023 23:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Today, August 11, 2023, is the final episode of Town Square with Ernie Manouse. For the full hour, we’re joined by a panel consisting of psychologist Dr. Jeff Temple, epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi, and local author and teacher Jennifer Mathieu to reminisce and celebrate this show for all ...
Focusing in on Eye Care; Plus, Advice for Back-to-School Health
August 10, 2023 22:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. As the school year begins, there is much to do to get students ready for a new year, which includes making sure they’re up to date on their wellness exams. First, we’re joined by Dr. Kate King, President of the National Association of School Nurses, who shares the essential things that parents ...
The Science of Sleep: Bedtime Routines, Getting Better Rest, and More; Plus, “Ain’t Too Proud” Star Harrell Holmes Jr.
August 09, 2023 22:04 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Dreams do come true. Harrell Holmes Jr., grew up wanting to be a Temptation, and today, he is making that a reality as he stars as Melvin Franklin in the national tour of the high energy musical Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, which tells the story of the music group’s ri...
Author Lynn Melnick on Surviving Loss and Trauma and How the Music of Dolly Parton Helped Her Reclaim Her Voice
August 08, 2023 22:07 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we talk with author Lynn Melnick about her memoir I've Had to Think Up a Way to Survive: On Trauma, Persistence, and Dolly Parton, which details her journey of survival and recovery in the wake of loss and trauma guided by the songs of country music icon Dolly Parton. Melnick...
Dishing With “The Great American Recipe” Season 2 Finalists
August 07, 2023 22:05 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we’re joined by Brad Mahlof, Leanna Pierre, and Salmah Hack, the three finalists of the 8-part PBS cooking competition The Great American Recipe, to discuss their culinary journeys in advance of the second season finale where a winner will be crowned. The finalists also share...
“Talk of the Town”: Houston Restaurant Weeks
August 04, 2023 22:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Dine out and do good: Houston Restaurant Weeks is the city's most anticipated foodie event of the year. Since it was founded in 2003, it has become the largest event of its kind in the U.S. and raised 18.8 million dollars to date. First, we speak with Katie Stone, President of The Cleverly Ston...
Understanding the Indictment against Former President Trump for His Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
August 02, 2023 22:09 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. On August 1, 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted on felony charges in connection with his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 Election, making this his third indictment. For the full hour, we talk to retired U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore and Dr. Frank Sorrentino, auth...
Extreme Global Heat and the Impact of Climate Change on the Planet
August 01, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The month of July 2023 has shattered multiple temperature records with many climate scientists expecting it to be the world’s hottest month on record and possibly the warmest in 120,000 years. For the full hour, we speak with climate scientist Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh of Stanford University, and Dr...
Dr. Peter Hotez on the Latest Vaccine Research
July 31, 2023 23:32Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we’re joined by physician and scientist Dr. Peter Hotez, to discuss the latest research on vaccines, the latest on COVID-19 following an uptick in cases across the U.S. and what people should know as we approach the beginning of the Fall season and the school year. Dr. Hotez ...
“Talk of the Town”: Ageism, National Identity, Cultural Appropriation, and More; Plus, “Haunted Mansion” Director Justin Simien
July 28, 2023 22:40 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we speak with film director and Houston native Justin Simien who discusses his new film Haunted Mansion, a new film adaptation based on the Walt Disney theme park attraction of the same name. Simien discusses his approach to helming a film based on a theme park ride. Haunted Mansion is a...
Ask the Lawyer: Plea Deals, Truth & Law, and More
July 27, 2023 22:14Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we speak with Attorney John Raley of John Raley & Associates, about his acting role in the classic Agatha Christie trial drama Witness for the Prosecution as well as how the theatre inspired him to practice law. Witness for the Prosecution, presented by Cone Man Running Productions, is p...
The Latest in Politics: Texas’ Floating Border Barrier, Hunter Biden, Houston Mayoral Race, and More
July 26, 2023 22:54 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The Department of Justice has sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state of Texas following his refusal to remove a barrier of floating buoys topped with razor wire along the border in the Rio Grande river. Representative Joaquin Castro of the 20th District of Texas joins the conversation to sha...
Ask the Vet: Summer Pet Safety and the Latest on Pet Health
July 25, 2023 22:03Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we’re joined by Veterinarian Dr. Diarra Blue, co-owner of Cy-Fair Animal Hospital and star of Animal Planet’s The Vet Life, to share insight on general pet health for the Summer season. Dr. Blue discusses the importance of making sure your pet is hydrated by giving them fresh...
Diving Into the World of Sharks; Plus, Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Sharks! Exhibit
July 24, 2023 22:26Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, Nicole Temple, Vice President of Education at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, joins us to share details about the museum’s new exhibit Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters, & The Myths, and how it seeks to explore the history of sharks and debunk myths people have about them. Plus, Templ...
“Talk of the Town”: “The Venture Bros.” Creators, Summer Movies, “Barbenheimer”, and More
July 21, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, Brenda Valdivia talks with Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick, the co-creators of the long-running Adult Swim animated comedy series The Venture Bros. The pair reflect on their hit series and discuss their new film The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart which is the concl...
The Hollywood Labor Strikes; Plus, the Latest on Current Labor Disputes in America
July 20, 2023 23:04 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. On July 14, 2023, the labor union SAG-AFTRA began a strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), joining the Writers Guild of America (WGA). This marks the second time since the 1960s that two Hollywood labor unions are striking simultaneously. First, we speak...
Talking to Your Children About Sex
July 19, 2023 22:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Sooner or later, every parent must eventually have “The Talk” with their children about where babies come from, but the question of when to have the talk, how to have it, and what has changed about this conversation plagues many parents. For the full hour, certified sex and relationship therap...
World Affairs: Janet Yellen’s Trip to China, Russia-Ukraine, France Protests, and More
July 17, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we speak with University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs Associate Professor Dr. Chris Bronk about the technology war between the U.S. and China, with the Biden administration attempting to restrict China’s access to semiconductors. Then, we are joined by Rice University Politi...
“Talk of the Town”: Dealing with Grief, the SAG-AFTRA Strike, Prime Day, and More
July 14, 2023 21:58 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. It’s time for another “Talk of the Town!” For the full hour, our panel of guests share their perspectives on trending headlines and topics recently covered on Town Square with Ernie Manouse. Today’s panel consists of Second Baptist Church pastor Dr. Ben Young, First Assistant County Attorney fo...
Summer Travel & Safety: What You Need to Know
July 13, 2023 22:19 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we talk with Lieutenant Austin Kirwin of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol about general beach safety, including, how to stay safe in the heat and in the water by knowing how to identify a lifeguard, the flag colors and their meanings, and what to do if you’re caught in a rip current. Th...
The “American Dream”. Is It Still Attainable?
July 12, 2023 22:23 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The “American Dream” is the national ethos of the United States, and is usually equated with success, money, and prosperous living. However, these days it seems this dream is becoming more and more unattainable as 60% of Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck according to recent reports. ...
New York Times Bestselling Author Katherine Center on Her New Book “Hello Stranger”
July 11, 2023 22:14 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center, who discusses the release of her new book Hello Stranger, an enduring and endearing romantic comedy set in Houston. Center also shares details of her career and her journey to get her first book published, ho...
Examining the Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
July 10, 2023 22:06 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The state of Texas is among the worst states when it comes to maternal mortality, with an overwhelming majority of these deaths being preventable. Elena Rivera, KERA Health Reporter shares insight on why Texas fares so poorly, current legislation that’s being pushed to address the issue, and how...
Talk of the Town: The Economy, Social Media, Summer Streaming, and More
July 07, 2023 22:23 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. It’s time for another “Talk of the Town!” For the full hour, our panel of guests share their perspectives on trending headlines of the week as well as topics recently covered on Town Square with Ernie Manouse. Today’s panel consists of bestselling author and Managing Editor of The Houston Defen...
Technology Today: Twitter, The Launch of Threads, Keeping Kids Safe Online, and More
July 06, 2023 22:28 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we’re joined by Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, who discusses cyber safety for kids as well as advice on the online dangers and cybercrime trends for parents. Then, we’re joined by The New York Times Technology Journalist Kashmir Hill and UH Hobby School of Public Aff...
The Latest in American Politics: The 2024 Presidential Race, Houston Mayoral Race, and More
July 05, 2023 22:15 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we discuss the latest in political news with political science professors Dr. Elizabeth Simas from the University of Houston and Dr. Michael O. Adams from Texas Southern University. Both guests weigh in on headlines related to the 2024 Presidential race, such as Florida Gover...
Behind the Mythology of the U.S. Founding Fathers; Plus, Actress Liz Mikel on the Revival of “1776: The Musical”
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Actress and vocalist Liz Mikel joins us to discuss her role as Benjamin Franklin in the national tour of the Broadway revival of 1776: The Musical. This celebrated musical depicts the events that lead to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mikel discusses how this revival reimagines...
Talk of the Town: The Supreme Court Rulings on First Amendment Rights & Student Loans
June 30, 2023 22:29 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. In the last two days, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down several landmark rulings that could have major implications on the lives of Americans. Today, this included rulings related to the First Amendment and gay rights as well as student loans. First, Charles “Rocky” Rhodes joined us to share i...
Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling to Restrict Affirmative Action in College Admissions
June 29, 2023 23:06 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. In a historic move, the Supreme Court ruled to strike down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, a long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education. For the full hour, Charles “Rocky” Rhodes, Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law H...
Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges That Face the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 28, 2023 22:31 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The LGBTQIA+ community faces many mental health concerns or conditions, as well as health disparities. According to the American Psychology Association, LGBTQIA+ individuals are more than twice as likely as heterosexual men and women to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. For the f...
Understanding PTSD and Resources to Get Help
June 27, 2023 22:49 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. According to the Anxiety Depression Association of America (ADAA), around 12 million adults in the U.S. have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during a given year. The month of June is recognized as National PTSD Awareness Month to increase awareness of the disorder. Veterans are more likel...
The Legacy and Enduring Fascination of the Titanic; Plus, the Importance of HIV Testing
June 26, 2023 22:31 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. live with HIV and fourteen percent are unaware of their infection. Allies in Hope, formerly known as AIDS Foundation Houston, is on a mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area. We talk with Jeffrey Campbell, CEO of Allies in Hope, about...
Talk of the Town: Pride Special; Plus, “Science Friday’s” Cephalopod Week
June 23, 2023 22:54 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we talk with John Dankosky, the Director of News and Audio of Science Friday, who joins us to discuss the exciting stories featured on Science Friday, including the show’s Cephalopod Week, which shows appreciation for underwater animals like squid and octopus. Also, Dankosky discusses a ...
The 2023 Housing Market & What To Know About Homeownership; Plus, Houston Habitat for Humanity’s Master-Planned Community
June 22, 2023 22:54 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we are joined by Allison Hay, the Executive Director for Houston Habitat for Humanity, who discusses the work the non-profit organization does to help empower people to fully realize home ownership. She also shared exciting news about their new project, Robins Landing, which is Habitat’s...
Understanding Gender Identity
June 21, 2023 22:27 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. While many of us know male and female, they are not the only terms used to describe a person’s gender. With identities such as cisgender, nonbinary, and agender to name a few, there are now more than seventy ways to describe a person’s gender. For the full hour, we are joined by Dr. Fay Guarrac...
Living With ADHD and Its Impact on A Person’s Daily Life
June 20, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. According to the CDC, up to ten percent of the U.S. population has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The disorder causes difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. While the disorder is most often found in children, it can appear in adults too, making thei...
Talk of the Town: Father’s Day Edition; Plus, the Stars of WICKED on Portraying the Witches of Oz
June 16, 2023 22:08 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we are joined by actresses Olivia Valli and Celia Hottenstein, who discuss their gravity defying roles as Elphaba and Glinda in the current national Broadway tour of Wicked: The Untold True Story of the Witches of Oz, the acclaimed musical based on the novel of the same name. Valli and H...
Exploring the “Mama Bears” and Their Work in Empowering the Lives of Parents of LGBTQIA+ Children and the Community
June 15, 2023 22:02 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we talk with Daresha Kyi, the Director & Producer of the documentary Mama Bears, who discusses the film and its exploration of a group of moms, or “Mama Bears”, who are fighting for the rights of their LGBTQIA+ children. The documentary follows two mothers from conservative Christian back...
Who Were The Sugar Land 95? Plus, How DACAMERA Has Memorialized The Individuals Through Music, Art and Poetry
June 14, 2023 22:43 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, Sarah Rothenberg, Artistic Director of DACAMERA, joins us with a preview of the upcoming 2023-2024 season of the arts organization, which includes a new suite from jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard from his history-making opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”, two world premieres f...
The Latest on Former President Donald Trump’s Indictment on Federal Charges
June 13, 2023 22:26 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Today, June 13, 2023, former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a federal court on charges related to the classified documents found at his Florida Mar-A-Lago estate. This is the first time in U.S. history where a former President has been indicted in a state or federal court. For the full...
The Songs of the Summer; Plus, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. of The 5th Dimension
June 12, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we are joined by seven-time Grammy Award-winning husband and wife duo Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., who join us to discuss their music careers, the secret to their lasting 53-year marriage, and their upcoming Juneteenth celebration performance. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.’s Ju...
Talk of the Town: President Trump’s Legal Troubles, the 2024 Presidential Race, The Tony Awards, Summer Entertainment, and More
June 09, 2023 22:32 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we are joined by Dr. Brandon Rottinghaus to discuss the latest on former President Donald Trump’s indictment on federal charges related to his mishandling of classified documents. Then, we shift to our new series “Talk of the Town”, where our panel of guests share their thoughts on trend...
Moral Outrage in America
June 08, 2023 22:07 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Throughout history, Americans have been upset over moral issues. In the 1980’s, we saw the rise of the Moral Majority, while the 90’s brought outrage over violence in the Mortal Kombat video game and boycotts against the raunchiness seen in the TV show Married… with Children. In recent years, we...
Lidia Bastianich on Her New PBS Special “Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us”
June 07, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. For the full hour, we are joined by James Beard and Emmy Award-winning public television host and internationally renowned chef, Lidia Bastianich who discusses her new PBS special Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us. The special features Bastianich as she travels across the country...
The Latest on the DACA Hearings and Immigration in the U.S.
June 06, 2023 22:23 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is in the hands of U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen, as thousands of dreamers enrolled in the program anxiously anticipate what the decision could mean for them. First, we speak with Charles Foster, Chairman of Foster Global, an immigr...
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles on his vision for improving the school district
June 05, 2023 21:49 - 49 minutes - 45 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. On June 1, 2023, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) named F. Mike Miles as the new superintendent for the Houston Independent School District. For the full hour, Superintendent Miles joins us to discuss his role as the newly-appointed leader of HISD, as well as his plans for improving the school ...
Talk of the Town: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Impeachment, Gun Violence, TV Finales, and More
June 02, 2023 21:43 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. It’s “Talk of the Town!”, a round table discussion where a panel of guests share their fresh opinions on recently discussed Town Square with Ernie Manouse topics as well as currently trending topics. Today, the panel features Political Science Professor Dr. Melanye Price from Prairie View A&M U...
2023 Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know
June 01, 2023 22:38 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. As the season begins, meteorologists and other experts analyze and weigh in on what kind of season this year will be. First, we talk with Space City Weather Meteorologist Eric Berger, who shares his insight on the outlook of this ye...
Ask the Doctor: Ozempic & Wegovy for Weight Loss, the Latest on COVID, a Possible Summer Mpox Resurgence, and More
May 30, 2023 22:22 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. First, we speak with Harvard Medical School Professor, Dr. Caroline Apovian, who discusses Ozempic and Wegovy, particularly how they’re being used successfully for weight loss, and new reports that the drugs are effective at combatting other addictive behaviors, like drinking alcohol, shopping, ...
LIVE at Comicpalooza 2023!
May 26, 2023 23:13 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBTown Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk. Today, we’re LIVE on-location at the George R. Brown Convention Center to officially kick off Comicpalooza, which features everything from celebrity panels, cosplay, unique art, and more. First, we speak with President of Comicpalooza Michael Heckman about what fans of all ages can expect to f...