The Hobby Hour

Next Hobby Hour will take place in the Fall. Stay tuned!

Panelists

The Hobby Hour is an interactive discussion about public policy and politics hosted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.

May 2022
All Politics is Local: Houston City Council Member Focuses on Safety, Services and Houston's Future,City Council Member Edward Pollard
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April 2022
When History Repeats: What Turbulent Times Teach Us, Luke Nichter
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March 2022
Texas Primary Elections & Biden's First Year, Michael Adams (TSU), Renée Cross (Hobby School), Mark P. Jones (Rice) and Richard Murray(Hobby School)
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February 2022
Passport to Leadership, Chase Untermeyer
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January 2022
Public Service Personified: Rep. Garnet Coleman Reflects, Rep. Garnet Coleman
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December 2021
Lead in Life: Succeed in the new Era of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Laura Murillo, Ph.D.
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November 2021
The Census and Redistricting Michael Adams (TSU), Renée Cross (Hobby School), Mark P. Jones (Rice) and Richard Murray(Hobby School).
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October 2021
Civility in the House US Congressman Gene Green and US Congressman Ted Poe
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September 2021
American Health Care-What is Myth and What is Reality? Arthur “Tim” Garson
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May 2021
Texas Business & Government--Who's Leading, Who's Following? Are they even dancing together? Bob Harvey (Greater Houston Partnership), Laura Huffman (Austin Chamber of Commerce), Michael Jacobson (Arlington Chamber of Commerce) and Richard Perez (San Antonio Chamber of Commerce).
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April 2021
Oil Prices & Texas Education: Forecasts & Concerns Nicole Conley (Siebert Williams Shank Co.), John Hryhorchuk (Texas 2036), Brett A. Perlman (Center for Houston’s Future) and Margaret Spellings (Texas 2036).
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March 2021
From Our Vantage Point: Representative Senfronia Thompson and Representative Geanie Morrison.
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December 2020
Get Ready for the Gavel: Senator Paul Bettencourt, chair of the Republican caucas, and Senator Carol Alvarado, chair of the Democratic caucas.
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November 2020
A Making Sense of the 2020 Elections: UH political scientist Richard Murray, Hobby School's Renee Cross, Texas Tribune's Alexa Ura, and The Dallas Morning News' Gromer Jeffers.
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October 2020
Early Voting and the November Election: Errin Haines (The 19th), Dr. Mark Jones (Senior Research Fellow, Hobby School), Ross Ramsey (Texas Tribune), and Andrea Valdez (The 19th).
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September 2020
Texas economy, COVID and the energy sector: Bob Harvey (Greater Houston Partnership), Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti (UH Engery), Dr. Laura Murillo (Houston Hispanic Chamber), and Bill McKeon (Texas Medical Center).
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August 2020
Covid-19: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
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July 2020
Post-Primary Election Analysis: Taylor Goldenstein, Gromer Jeffers, Jonathan Tilove & Alexa Ura
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