On Friday's show: An error by the Texas Department of Public Safety has led to tens of thousands of voter registration applications being caught in a backlog. Natalia Contreras of Votebeat explains why, and a political analyst discusses what it means approaching the midterms.

Also this hour: We discuss with a group of medical professionals how to mitigate health risks in youth sports, including concussions and CTE.

Then, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his son, filmmaker Nicholas Ma, talk about “American Revival,” a touring performance they're a part of that's coming to The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston.

And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.

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On Thursday's show: City council members in League City are considering implementing a citizen-led committee to oversee the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader system. We find out what that could look like.

And we get an update on the ongoing power struggle between Fort Bend's interim county judge and the county attorney.

Also this hour: A former Houston Chronicle photojournalist Meg Griffiths discusses her new documentary, The Life of the Party, which follows three Republican women elected to office in Texas as they navigate leadership, political identity, and the changing direction of their party. The film will be screened Sept. 28 at the MATCH.

Then, for 30 years, the Bayou Land Conservancy has safeguarded Houston waterways by protecting the land that surrounds them. We chat with the organization's new director, Dr. Anna Weiss.

And we escape the urban noise and sprawl to visit the Lake Houston Wilderness Park.

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On Monday's show: We examine how the new flu season is shaping up.

Also this hour: We discuss the future of commercial spaceflight, ahead of the latest SpaceX launch taking astronauts to the International Space Station.

Then, we talk through the latest stories in the world of education, including how politicians statewide may address K-12 education if elected in November and how school districts like HISD exit from state control.

And the Astros became the first team in MLB history to win their division with a .500 record. We talk about their chances against the White Sox in the playoffs.

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