Segment 1

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Every year Texas Monthly picks the top blunder maker of the year and anoints him or her Bum Steer of the Year. In 2011 that dishonor went to Governor Rick Perry. We spoke to Texas Monthly Editor Jake Silverstein about that selection and the top stories of 2011.

Segment 2

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This invasive species has the potential to supplant the native shrimp population and knock the gulf eco system out of whack. Leslie Hartman is the leader of the Matagorda Bay Ecosystem for the Texas Parks and Wildlife department.