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Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | February 11, 2026

Growing Up in America: The Way it Is | February 11, 2026

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Pediatric heart health, immigration policy's impact on public-school enrollment, and environmental justice in Houston.

Hosts Dr. Bob Sanborn (CHILDREN AT RISK) and Owala Maima (CHILDREN AT RISK) reflect on Bad Bunny's historic performance before diving into how public health, immigration systems, and environmental policies affect children and families in Texas.

This episode features Dr. John Higgins, Cardiologist and Professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Senior education reporter Megan Menchaca of The Houston Chronicle and Deyadira Arellano, Community Organizer at Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services.

Plus, tune in for Hip Speak with our Media Culture Correspondent Anya Osundwa!

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