<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-530383 size-medium" src="https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/09105018/HMCC-Featured-Image-Dark-Blue-2025-1000x563.jpg" alt="A mint green skyline against a dark blue background with the words Houston Matters with Craig Cohen in white" width="1000" height="563" /></p><p>On Thursday's show: The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/" rel="noopener">Chevron Houston Marathon</a> is this Sunday. That means a lot of runners, a lot of spectators, and a lot of traffic. We talk with one of the organizers about what Houstonians need to know ahead of this weekend's events.</p><p>And we find out why the mayor and the city controller are clashing again, this time over how <a target="_blank" href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2026/01/07/540098/flooding-houston-city-council-stormwater-fund-demolition/" rel="noopener">flood mitigation funds</a> are being used.</p><p>Also this hour: We recall great speakers and speeches in Houston’s history.</p><p>Then, we discuss the long term impact of GLP-1 medications on Houstonians’ health.</p><p>And we chat with reggae musician Shaggy ahead of his <a target="_blank" href="https://houstonsymphony.org/performance/shaggy/" rel="noopener">performance with the Houston Symphony</a> on Sunday.</p><p><b>Watch</b></p><p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WT1wKBZB9-M?si=u5p6hjcRee6cCOZT&amp;start=415" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>