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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
ABOUT Next Question with Ernie Manouse
There's always more to the story.
Next Question host Ernie Manouse introduces us to the world of Houston Public Media, and beyond! Each week, with warmth and energy, Manouse explores current topics in both news and human interest, by asking the NEXT QUESTION. Weekly segments include…
- Beyond the Story (a deeper dive into a current topic or story)
- Our current events focused Reporter Round Table
- The HPM Inbox (featuring listener comments and responses)
- A look back at previous interviews From the Vault
- Film critic segment Chase ‘n the Movies
- Music from our award winning Skyline Sessions series
Next Question goes beyond the soundbite – Saturdays at 5pm / Sundays at Noon on News 88.7.
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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett
On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 21): Super Tuesday Result, Author Clive Cussler, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Robert Ellis.
On this episode, we discuss and examine the results of Super Tuesday with Party Politics host Brandon Rottinghaus; Also, we revisit Ernie's 2010 interview with Clive Cussler after ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 20): Suze Orman, Judy Cheeks, Pop Culture Conclave & Singer Madeline Edwards
On this episode, we visit with Financial Expert Suze Orman, who talks about her latest PBS special Suze Orman's Ultimate Retirement Guide; Dance Diva Judy Cheeks shares tales ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 19): Rodeo BBQ Cook-off, Martha Davis And The Motels, Pop Culture, Music & More
Ernie discusses RodeoHouston's World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest with pit master George Shore. Also, Martha Davis of the Motels shares tales from the road, and insight into how she ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 18): Norman Rockwell’s Work, Actress Jane Seymour, Britta Phillips, and Our Pop Culture Conclave
Norman Rockwell’s granddaughter Abigail Rockwell share's her views of her grandfather's work, currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Also, actress Jane Seymour is celebrating ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 17): Party Politics Hosts Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina; Actress Renee Zellweger; And Our Oscar Predictions
On this episode, we discuss the current state of U.S. national politics - from the Iowa Caucasus to The State of the Union; an interview with actress Renee ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 16): Comedian Maysoon Zayid, Dancer Edin Jusuframic, The 2081 Project, Reviews Of The Rhythm Section & Beanpole, Plus, Mattiel With “The Air Near My Fingers.”
On this episode, we visit with actress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid; discuss Sweden's Melodifestivalen with famed dancer Edin Jusuframic; welcome back Mattiel with a cover of The ...
Next Question (Ep 15): Jim Lehrer; Our Pop Culture Conclave’s look at The Grammys, PEACOCK, & The Gentlemen; Plus The Music Of Bob Schneider
On this episode, we remember PBS NewsHour anchor and veteran newscaster Jim Lehrer, who passed away on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020. For our music, Austin based performer Bob ...
Next Question (Ep 14): David “Mr. McFeely” Newell, Mo Rocca, The Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Deva Mahal
On this episode, we visit the world of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood with the man behind "Speedy Delivery," David Newell; chat with CBS Sunday Morning's Mo Rocca about his ...
Next Question (Ep 13): Star Wars, Composer Jerry Herman, Free Metro, 1917, Just Mercy, And Say Girl Say
On this episode, we explore the world of one of the greatest Sci-Fi franchises in history with the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston; Gail Delaughter investigates METRO's suggestion ...
Next Question (Ep 12): Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Laura Branigain, The Golden Globes And Yacht
On this episode, Harris County precinct one Commissioner Rodney Ellis talks The Harris County Remembrance Project, Bail Reform and County Government; a look back at 80's pop icon ...
Next Question (Ep 11): A Look Back at 2019’s Top News Stories, Best (and Worst) Films, Jamie Foxx & the Music of Carolina Eyck
On this week's episode, News 88.7 Morning Edition Anchor shares his pick for the top news stories for Harris County for 2019; we unveil movie critic Dustin Chase's ...
Next Question (Ep 10): Mary Did You Know, Carrie Fisher, Star Wars and CATS
This week, local Houstonian Mark Lowry shares tales of his life and career, and what inspired him to write the Christmas classic "Mary, Did You Know." Also, my ...
Next Question (Ep 9): GOP & Dems Fight For Control, Roger Corman, Fundraising, Uncut Gems & Richard Jewel
This week, Andrew Schneider takes us to the battle in the State House, HPM's Courtney Lamm talks of the gift of giving, we learn how the Pope of ...
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 8): Houston’s District B Run-Off, Jay Leno, Craig Cohen, and Morgan James
This week, we discuss what happens when a convicted felon is on the ballot, we learn what it is like to interview yourself, Jay Leno talks of his ...
Next Question (Ep 7): Holiday Political Update, Sheryl Lee Ralph, The Irishman, and Mattiel
Ernie Manouse talks World AIDS Day, better communication, films we are thankful for, and the hosts of Party Politics - Brandon Rottinghaus & Jeronimo Cortina
Next Question (Ep 6): Texas Special Education, Barbara Taylor Bradford, And The Regrettes
This week, Ernie and Laura Isensee discuss the state's position on Special Education, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of A Women of Substance, and share the music of ...