Growing Up In America: The Way It Is

Growing Up in America is a production of Children at Risk: The Voice of Texas’ Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to research, public policy, law and collaborative action on behalf of Texas’ Youth. Each episode, we aim to fill these same 60 minutes with lively discussion on the children of Texas with experts on the quality of life for our children.

Growing Up In America: The Way It Is is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 167 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Growing Up In America: The Way It Is, a business show with 167 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Childhood Hunger, Texas College Curriculum Changes & A-F Ratings

  Aug 19, 202658 minS6

  On this episode of Growing Up in America , Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Liza Gomez (Deputy CEO at CHILDREN AT RISK) discuss: Childhood Hunger: John Day , Chief Operations and Programs Officer at Kids’ Meals Inc., discusses childhood hunger in Harris County, what food insecurity looks like for young children and their families, and how Kids’ Meals is working to provide nutritious meals to children ages five and under. Higher Education: Samantha Ketterer , Higher Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle , breaks down the latest developments at the University of Houston and other Texas universities as they respond to Senate Bill 37. Future of Texas Education: Commissioner Mike Morath of the Texas Education Agency discusses this year’s A–F school accountability ratings, what the results tell us about student outcomes across Texas and where schools are making progress. Listen live every Wednesday, live on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream at https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/ !

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  Episode #30

  HISD Updates, Legal Protections for Immigrant Children & Measles Outbreaks

  Aug 5, 202657 minS6

  On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Santrice Jones-Hare, Chief Impact Officer at CHILDREN AT RISK, discuss: Back-to-School in HISD: Megan Menchaca , Senior Education Reporter at the Houston Chronicle , breaks down the biggest changes families can expect for the 2026–27 school year, from controversial special education reforms to Mike Mile's Future 2 schools. Immigration Updates: Krystal Gomez , Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, explains the impact of recent federal funding changes that have left more than 25,000 unaccompanied immigrant children vulnerable to losing legal representation. Measles Outbreaks: Dr. Michael Chang , Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at UTHealth Houston, discusses the resurgence of measles, the role of vaccine misinformation and what parents should know as children return to school. Plus, Leelu Misra joins us for Hip Speak , and Jacob Westjohn shares our Data of the Day . Tune in every Wednesday, live on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream at https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/ !

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  Episode #29

  ICE Protests, Trump Accounts & Child Care Scholarships

  Jul 30, 202657 minS6

  On this episode, Brian Greene , President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, and co-host Dr. Chris Kulesza aka Dr. Data discuss: ICE Protests: Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, explains the legal rights of peaceful protesters, how communities are supporting immigrant families, and how to distinguish verified information from rumors during times of heightened immigration enforcement. "Trump Accounts": Elizabeth Colvin, Executive Director of RAISE Texas, breaks down the new child savings accounts created under the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill." Leading on Early Childhood Education: State Representative Armando Walle discusses why early childhood education remains a legislative priority, the recent investment in Texas' Child Care Services scholarship program, and what still needs to be done to make high-quality, affordable child care accessible to more families. Tune in every Wednesday, live on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream on https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/ !

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  Episode #28

  Texas State Takeovers, Midterm Elections, Online Safety for Kids and Teens

  Jul 22, 202658 minS6

  On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn and co-host Brian Greene , President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, discuss: More Texas State Takeovers: Megan Menchaca, Senior Education Reporter for the Houston Chronicle , breaks down the latest developments at Spring ISD, the scrutiny surrounding Dekaney High School, Texas' accountability ratings, and what a potential state takeover could mean for students, educators, and families. Midterm Elections: Jason Sabo, Founder of Frontera Strategy, shares insights on the upcoming midterm elections, the issues shaping voter turnout in Texas, key races to watch, and the broader political landscape. Online Safety for Kids & Teens: Dr. Jeff Temple, psychologist and professor at UTHealth Houston, explores the realities of online harassment, the impact of social media and AI on young people, and practical guidance for parents navigating children's digital lives. The episode also features Hip Speak with Abby Antoun (@abbyantoun on TikTok). Tune in every Wednesday, live on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream on https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/ !

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  Episode #27

  Fatal ICE Shootings, HISD's Special Education Overhaul and AI's Evolution in the Classroom

  Jul 16, 202657 minS6

  On this episode, Dr. Bob Sanbor n, President & CEO of CHILDREN AT RISK, and co-host Luis Negreros, Chief Financial Officer at CHILDREN AT RISK, dive into: HISD Updates: Claire Partain , Houston ISD reporter for the Houston Chronicle , discusses the latest on special education, the New Education System (NES), and recent STAAR results. Fatal ICE Shootings: Krystal Gomez , Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, examines the legal and policy questions surrounding recent ICE shootings and immigration enforcement. AI & Education: Miguel Guhlin , Director of Professional Development at the Texas Computer Education Association, shares how AI is changing classrooms and what it means for students, teachers, and families. Tune in every Wednesday, live on kpft.org !

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