Elizabeth Sander, an education reporter from the Houston Chronicle, dives into the changing landscape of school board politics shaped by COVID-19. She highlights the emergence of conservative activism and the significant role of national PACs in elections. Blake Mudd, an Assistant Professor, discusses how economic studies often overlook the hardships faced by everyday Houstonians, cautioning that lower inflation doesn't equate to lower prices. Finally, Rhett Miller, frontman of The Old 97's, shares his journey through vocal cord surgery and performs tracks from his latest album.