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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 Thursday\u2019s show: As the federal government shutdown hits its third week, one looming effect is the possibility that SNAP benefits could stop<\/a> in November. With millions of Americans at risk of going hungry, we talk with Brian Greene, CEO of Houston Food Bank<\/a> about how his organization is bracing for a surge in need.<\/p>\n

Also this hour: We learn how some unlikely partnerships are helping conserve fisheries along the Gulf Coast. That story is the subject of a new book, called Sea Change<\/a>, co-authored by Amanda Leland, executive director of the Environmental Defense Fund. She discusses the book at Brazos Bookstore<\/a> on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n

Then, we get an update on the health of another body of water: Buffalo Bayou.<\/p>\n

Plus, Mary Shelley\u2019s Frankenstein<\/a> presents a scientist whose ambitions get beyond his control. Does Houston have its own Frankenstein\u2019s monster of sorts? Joshua Zinn ponders that question on this month’s edition of The Bigger Picture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And, with Halloween season in full swing, we visit an area haunted house.<\/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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