Texas Standard For September 20, 2018
They called it the Battle of the Sexes, although to many it resembled a circus. We’ll take a look at an event staged in Houston in the ’70s that reverberates even today. And: The decision stands: the Supreme Court refuses to intervene in a lower court ruling that may force political nonprofits to reveal major donors. What it might mean for the midterms. Also: Beyond all the talk of trade wars, tariffs are now hitting Texans down on the farm. We’ll take a look. Plus: You didn’t rent the movie: you bought it online. But you might not be able to keep it. How the digital age is redefining what’s yours and what might not be. All of that and a whole lot more on today’s Texas Standard:
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