Texas Standard For July 6, 2018
Washington imposes tariffs on its biggest trading partner, China fires back with duties of its own. This means trade war – but what does it mean for Texas? As Stevie Ray might say, “stranded caught in the crossfire”. We’ll explore possible collateral damage to the Texas economy as the result of this new trade war. And: South Korea invaded- by fire ants. Now officials are calling on some expert advice – from Texans, of course. How A&M’s hoping to soften the sting on the Korean peninsula. All that, plus the week that was in Texas politics, Dave Alvin of Blasters fame along with celebrated Flatlander Jimmie Dale Gilmore and more and more:

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