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On Friday's show: An official with CenterPoint Energy talks about the past eight days’ worth of repairs and electricity restoration, how mobile generation was used through the storm and recovery, and what’s left to do where.

Also this hour: A live music program launches at an area hospital. We learn what Musicians on Call seeks to do for patients, families, and caregivers.

Then, our non-experts break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

And, with Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd scheduled to speak this weekend at Comicpalooza (in a session moderated by Houston Public Media's Ernie Manouse), we revisit a 2015 conversation marking the film's 30th anniversary where we invited listeners to speculate on what Houston would be like 30 years in the future.

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On Thursday's show: One week after deadly storms struck parts of Greater Houston and knocked out power for thousands, we take stock of the recovery effort so far.

Also this hour: Former Houston Chronicle reporter Mike Hixenbaugh talks about increased political battles in public education, which is the subject of his new book: They Came for the Schools.

Then, ahead of this weekend’s Comicpalooza, we hear from a star of the comic book world who’s appearing there: writer and illustrator Chip Zdarsky. He’s written for popular DC and Marvel comics, including Batman, Spider-Man, and Daredevil.

And, ahead of a concert next week celebrating the music of Joe Sample, we revisit a 2013 conversation with the late Houston jazz musician.

On Wednesday's show: We get an update on cleanup efforts across Greater Houston from last Thursday's severe storms.

Also this hour: Is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton auditioning to be the U.S. Attorney General, should former President Trump win in November? We discuss that, the latest in the former’ President’s hush money trial in New York, and other developments in our regular Wednesday’s political roundup.

Then, with Compicpalooza this weekend featuring some stars of various iterations of Star Trek, we revisit our 2019 conversation with Ben Harrison and Adam Pranica, the hosts of the Maximum Fun comedy podcast The Greatest Generation.

And we talk with author and historian Tristan Smith about his latest book, A History Lover’s Guide to Galveston.