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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: Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals will be restored<\/a>, ending a standoff with the federal government that began last December. We learn what the standoff was about, how it was resolved, and what it means for Houston hospitals and patients.<\/p>\n

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Also this hour: Houston is often referred to as the energy capital of the world. But what role can the city play in the future of nuclear energy? That\u2019s the subject of a meeting here this week<\/a> organized by the Texas Nuclear Alliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then, veterinarian Dr. Renee Poche of the Houston Humane Society<\/a> answers questions about pets, which you can send to talk@houstonmatters.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And the major professional sports leagues and unions are concerned about threats<\/a> to athletes associated with betting. We discuss that \u2014 and the final week of the Astros’ regular season.<\/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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