<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 Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.</p><p>Also this hour: As DEI programs roll back nationwide, one Houston leader is doubling down on inclusion -- starting with kids as young as nine. <a target="_blank" href="https://naacp.org/people/shevann-steuben" rel="noopener">Shevann Steuben</a> of the NAACP Houston Branch discusses what it takes to build a generation that shows up to vote.</p><p>And singer/soprano <a target="_blank" href="https://sarahbrightman.com/" rel="noopener">Sarah Brightman</a> is known for originating the role of Christine in <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> and for her many PBS fundraising specials. But she explains the role disco played in getting her there ahead of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.smartfinancialcentre.net/events/sarah-brightman/" rel="noopener">holiday concert in Sugar Land</a> on Dec. 19.</p><p><b>Watch</b></p><p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6uWdnGFWavo?si=9gyLidLVxprKlhzP&amp;start=463" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>