{"id":130368,"date":"2026-01-20T13:56:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/130368\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:56:33","slug":"science-of-human-connection-jan-20-2026-houston-public-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/130368\/","title":{"rendered":"Science of human connection (Jan. 20, 2026) \u2013 Houston Public Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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 Tuesday\u2019s show: We discuss the latest public health trends, including what we’re seeing this flu season, with Dr. Janeana White with the Houston Health Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: What makes us click with some people better than others? And why is connecting with other people so important for humans? We discuss the science behind human connection with Houston-area journalist Kate Murphy<\/a>, who\u2019s latest book is Why We Click<\/a>. Murphy will discuss the book on Jan. 26 at Blue Willow Bookshop<\/a> and on Feb. 11 at Brazos Bookstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then, a local doctor offers safety reminders for household poisons.<\/p>\n

And we visit Nuestro Ambiente<\/a>, an exhibit at Architecture Center Houston telling the story of Latinos who have helped shape Houston’s built environment, from taco trucks to transit lines.<\/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

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