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June 13, 2025 40 mins
It’s Friday so we’re recapping the week that was in Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by attorney and education advocate Monica Flores Richart and political commentator Rafael Lemaitre to talk about Texas Under Trump with a look the latest methods ICE is using to detain undocumented residents, how politicians are creating fear ahead of this weekend’s protests, and more. Plus, they’re breaking down former Mayor Annise Parker’s big announcement to run for Harris County Judge and why three teenagers were arrested at the Astrodome.  Stories we talked about on today’s show:  ICE detains multiple men at Houston immigration courthouse, civil rights organization says ‘No Kings’ protest: Houston-area law enforcement agencies prepare for Saturday rallies Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season How Bad Will This Hurricane Season Be? Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker plans to run for Lina Hidalgo's Harris County judge seat Can VP Harris Turn Texas Blue? Deputies arrest three teens accused of sneaking into dormant Astrodome days after urban explorer videos Las Perras Cafe in EaDo  Learn more about the sponsors of this June 13th episode: Comicpalooza Jones Dairy Farm Visit Uvalde County A.D. Players Theater Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo by Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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