Texas Standard for April 14, 2017
An enormous bomb dropped in Afghanistan, tensions high with North Korea, and what about Syria? We’ll check-in on global relations. And: Over the years of debate about the federal budget deficit. Texas has built up a huge nest egg. But are we making the most of that money? Also: It could soon be a little too quiet on the set when it comes to the Texas film and TV industry. Efforts to keep business in the Lone Star State. Plus: What do you think about speed bumps? Is it time to think again? And: We’ll introduce you to a figure of Texas history that’s not likely to have an elementary school named in his honor. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
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