The Jimmy Barrett Show

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.

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  Harris County Tax Backlash, Diesel Relief and the AI Trust Question

  Sep 30, 202635 min

  Jimmy looks at Texas weather risks and the cost of homeowners insurance, then talks with America First Refining’s John Calce about changes to diesel rules and hauling limits. He shares highlights from Jack Smith’s Senate questioning and weighs whether AI companies can be trusted to police themselves. The Texan’s Holly Hansen joins him to discuss Harris County’s property tax increase, growing spending and what voter backlash could mean for the upcoming local elections.

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  Rising Electric Bills and the Jobs Young Workers Aren’t Filling

  Sep 29, 202636 min

  Jimmy Barrett looks at why skilled trade jobs are going unfilled and discusses the rise in deaths among young adults. He also talks with Ken Head of Savant Energy about CenterPoint’s higher delivery charges, then joins Michael Garfield to discuss new fuel economy standards and what they could mean for car prices.

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  Inflation Nation: Why Beef, Housing, and Gas Keep Costing More

  Sep 28, 202637 min

  Jimmy Barrett dives into the inflation pressures hitting Americans from every angle, from soaring grocery bills and beef prices to higher mortgage rates and energy costs. Featuring economists Vance Ginn and Stephen Moore, Jimmy examines what's driving inflation, the impact of federal spending, Middle East tensions, and what it all could mean heading into the midterm elections. Plus, a warning about potential Ozempic side effects and a look at Texas sports betting loopholes and the Astros' AL West championship.

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  Harris County Treasurer’s Crash, the China Summit and Texas Schools

  Sep 25, 202636 min

  Jimmy Barrett discusses the crash involving Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt and her record ahead of November’s election. He also looks at the U.S.–China summit, talks with the Heritage Foundation’s Madison Marino Dunn about Texas’ education ranking, and discusses concerns about a drug linked in reports to student deaths at Ole Miss.

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  Can a 14-Year-Old Killer Be Rehabilitated?

  Sep 24, 202635 min

  Jimmy Barrett looks at the fatal shooting involving two Houston-area teenagers and asks whether a 14-year-old accused of murder can truly be rehabilitated. Plus, concerns over AI-powered Flock cameras and privacy, the challenges of finding a new job after 60, and the latest on China, Iran and rising fuel prices.

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