<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 Monday's show: We discuss the implications of the takeover of Venezuela on Houston's oil and gas industry.</p><p>Also this hour: We start the year off with some gripes and grievances in our regular segment called Houstonian Pet Peeves.</p><p>Then, we preview the upcoming Wild Card playoff matchup between the Texans and the Steelers.</p><p><b>Watch</b></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjMcB1BP_Iw</p>

Houston Matters

Michael Hagerty

Venezuelan impact on oil and gas (Jan. 5, 2026)

JAN 5, 202649 MIN
Houston Matters

Venezuelan impact on oil and gas (Jan. 5, 2026)

JAN 5, 202649 MIN

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<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 Monday's show: We discuss the implications of the takeover of Venezuela on Houston's oil and gas industry.</p><p>Also this hour: We start the year off with some gripes and grievances in our regular segment called Houstonian Pet Peeves.</p><p>Then, we preview the upcoming Wild Card playoff matchup between the Texans and the Steelers.</p><p><b>Watch</b></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjMcB1BP_Iw</p>