Growing Up In America: The Way It Is

ICE Protests, Trump Accounts & Child Care Scholarships

July 30, 2026·57 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this episode, Brian Greene, President & CEO of the Houston Food Bank, and co-host Dr. Chris Kulesza aka Dr. Data discuss:ICE Protests: Krystal Gomez, Managing Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, explains the legal rights of peaceful protesters, how communities are supporting immigrant families, and how to distinguish verified information from rumors during times of heightened immigration enforcement."Trump Accounts": Elizabeth Colvin, Executive Director of RAISE Texas, breaks down the new child savings accounts created under the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill."Leading on Early Childhood Education: State Representative Armando Walle discusses why early childhood education remains a legislative priority, the recent investment in Texas' Child Care Services scholarship program, and what still needs to be done to make high-quality, affordable child care accessible to more families.Tune in every Wednesday, live on 90.1 KPFT in Houston or stream on https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/!

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