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Several U.S. states legalized marijuana in the November 2020 election, and similar bills have been filed ahead of Texas' 2021 legislative session. What are the prospects of passage and potential implications of making pot legal in Texas?

Between working from home and spending nights in, concerns about the safety of gyms and group sports, and colder weather, it's getting harder to find motivation to stay physically active. The irony is that exercise can increase immune function, which helps fight back against infection. What are some creative ways to stay healthy during the pandemic?

From Mussolini to Putin, authoritarian demagogues of the past century have followed a blueprint that has been unnervingly replicated by Trump's presidency in the United States. What are the characteristics of so-called "strongmen"? What conditions allow their rise to power?How is this style of leadership undermining democracy in countries around the world, and what can be done to reverse course?

Host David Martin Davies discusses the Texas lawsuit to overturn the presidential election with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. Texas State Rep. Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg wants secession. Journalist Casey Michel on the Kremlin's connection to Texas secession

The combined toll of fallout from the pandemic, racial injustice, a hyper-polarized political environment, and uncertainty about the future has had a devastating impact on Americans' mental health in 2020. What are healthy ways to cope with feelings of sadness and depression and build emotional resilience to get through these dark times?

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is the undisputed Queen of Tejano music. The late singer’s life returns to screens this weekend in Netflix’s “Selena: The Series.”That includes Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla — portrayed by Texas native Ricardo Chavira.

President Trump made several moves throughout his term that had global implications, like leaving the Paris Climate Accord and terminating the U.S.' relationship with the World Health Organization. What has the fraying of international alliances and agreements meant for America's place on the world stage? What are the most pressing foreign policy challenges facing the next president of the United States?

As of Jan. 18 in Texas, the owner of a dog chained up outside in inhumane conditions can be fined $500 and repeat offenders could face a class B misdemeanor, up to 180 days in jail, or a fine of up to $2,000.