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The Jimmy Barrett Show
Hosted by KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM) · EN
Jimmy Barrett comes to KPRC via Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. where he spent several decades doing mornings. Jimmy was also the longtime public address announcer for Michigan Men's Basketball and the Detroit Tigers. He loves sports and is excited to now be able to root for the Astros, Texans and Rockets.
"There aren't a lot of places like Houston," he says, "and we are very excited to be here. You can't choose where you're born, but you can choose where you want to live. We choose to call Texas home."
Jimmy and his wife, Elisabeth, have several cats and a South Korean rescue dog named Swiper.
"There aren't a lot of places like Houston," he says, "and we are very excited to be here. You can't choose where you're born, but you can choose where you want to live. We choose to call Texas home."
Jimmy and his wife, Elisabeth, have several cats and a South Korean rescue dog named Swiper.
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Fascism, Birthright Battles & Beating the Texas Heat
3w ago00:34:32Tap to summarizeOn today's Jimmy Barrett Show, Jimmy takes on the growing misuse of the term "fascism" and the frequent comparisons between President Trump and Hitler. He also weighs in on the debate over birthright citizenship, birthright tourism, and why he believes the Supreme Court got its latest decision wrong. Plus, Hurricane Bertha fizzled before making a major impact on Houston, and with the Texas heat cranked up, Jimmy asks how you're managing your home's energy use and keeping those electric bills under control.
Transcribe →Feeling the Heat: Triple Digits, Tough Questions & T-Bones
3w ago00:35:24Tap to summarizeHouston is baking in triple-digit heat, but is it changing the way you live—or are you just powering through? Jimmy also dives into America's favorite smells, new "woke" policies at the Smithsonian, the perfect steak, and how RFK Jr. is taking aim at Medicaid fraud. It's another lively mix of news, opinion, and everyday conversation on The Jimmy Barrett Show.
Transcribe →The Cost of Living, the Cost of Safety, and the Clock Ticking in Washington
3w ago00:36:01Tap to summarizeOn today's Jimmy Barrett Show, Jimmy tackles the growing concerns surrounding e-bikes in residential neighborhoods and the safety issues they're creating for pedestrians and drivers alike. He also looks at the mixed signals in the economy—why consumer confidence may be improving even as grocery prices continue to shock shoppers at the checkout. Plus, Jimmy discusses federal employment hitting its lowest level in 30 years and the race against the clock for Congress to pass Reconciliation 3.0 and the Save America Act, one point at a time.
Transcribe →Body Cams, Dust Storms & World Cup Dollars
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Transcribe →Trump's Big Talk: What Comes Next?
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Transcribe →Books, Borders & Backroads
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Transcribe →Guardians of the Strait
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Transcribe →The Passing of Lindsey Graham and the Future of the GOP
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Transcribe →Freedom or Government Control?
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Transcribe →Borders, Breakthroughs & Bankruptcies
Jul 1000:35:59Tap to summarizeOn today's Jimmy Barrett Show, Jimmy covers the latest developments from the Charlie Kirk preliminary hearing, takes a closer look at the ongoing immigration debate, explores the growing interest in ibogaine as a potential treatment for addiction and PTSD, and discusses rising foreclosure rates and what they could mean for the housing market and the economy.
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