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Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online<\/a> or watch live on YouTube<\/a>. Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters.org<\/a> or tag us @HoustonMatters<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Monday\u2019s show: FIEL Houston executive director Cesar Espinoza was removed<\/a> from the last Houston City Council meeting after he suggested city officials lied about the detention of an autistic 15-year-old boy. Emmanuel Gonzalez Garcia<\/a> reportedly went missing nearly two weeks ago while selling fruit on the street with his mother. The boy ultimately ended up in federal custody. <\/p>\n We discuss that case and what it can tell us about how Houston police officers interact with federal officials<\/a>, including ICE, as we talk with Matt DeGrood of the Houston Chronicle. Then, Espinoza joins us to share his concerns and why he believes he was removed from Wednesday’s meeting.<\/p>\n Also this hour: Today is the anniversary of the Saturday Night Massacre<\/a> during Watergate. We revisit 2022 conversations about the lasting impact of the scandal and how it influenced film.<\/p>\n Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller<\/a> gives us the lowdown on the dangers of pets getting into Halloween candy as she answers your pet care questions.<\/p>\n And Kris Gardner from Houston Roundball Review<\/a> previews the Rockets season, which tips off Tuesday night on the road against the champion Oklahoma City Thunder.<\/p>\n Audio from today\u2019s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here<\/a>, on iTunes<\/a>, Stitcher<\/a> and other apps.<\/p>\n \t\t\t