Texas Standard for January 13, 2017
A small step for a president, a giant leap in history; a Cold War policy dropped, with huge implications for the Lone Star State. And: when he left San Antonio for Washington D.C., he was seen as a rising star for Democrats – what’s next for outgoing HUD secretary Julián Castro? Then: a Texas company with claims of a breakthrough for clearing the air of carbon. Also: it’s been a record year for mergers and acquisitions in Texas. We’ll explore what that means. Plus: our review of the week in politics with the Texas Tribune, the truth behind the ‘Hidden Figures’ movie, the space race, and a whole lot more today on Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown in the Standard's studio.
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