Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or watch live on YouTube . Join the discussion. Call or text 713-440-8870. Email talk@houstonmatters.org or tag us @HoustonMatters .

On Monday’s show: We preview this week’s vote on the Harris County budget. The budget process this year has often been contentious as tensions rise over funding cuts.

Also this hour: Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine discusses his book, Science Under Siege , which examines growing opposition to science and the threat it poses.

Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listeners' questions about their pets.

And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke .

Audio from today’s show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcas

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