Mark Jones, fellow in political science, discusses the impact of House Speaker John Boehner’s resignation. Houston Public Media: http://bit.ly/1GeP2cO.
A Houston businesswoman has been detained by the Chinese government for six months under suspicion of espionage. China studies fellow Steven Lewis discusses the case in the Houston Chronicle: http://bit.ly/1PJ1AyA.
Meteorologists predict a relatively mild winter in Ohio, which means a continuation of low gas prices through the heating season. Kenneth Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies, comments in The Columbus Dispatch: http://bit.ly/1YBMCAs.
Tony Payan, director of the Mexico Center, discusses the kidnapping of a U.S. citizen in Texas by a Mexican drug cartel. KTKR-AM: http://bit.ly/1KA7sG0
Houston mayoral candidate Adrian Garcia’s low rape clearance rates during his tenure as sheriff may leave him vulnerable to campaign criticism. Political science fellow Mark Jones comments in the Houston Chronicle: http://bit.ly/1MNlN8G. (Subscription required)