I’ve interviewed many doctors who all say one of the most difficult conversations they can have is telling a parent their child is obese. But, they say investing in the sensitivity and care that goes into that conversation is worth it because it’s the first step in turning around a young person’s life. Share
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Will Governor Perry Really be in Charge in 2013?
With more than half a year to go before the next time the Texas Legislature meets to make big decisions, battle lines are already being drawn. Gov. Rick Perry isn’t waiting. Fresh off a presidential bid many see as the lowest point of his political career, the Republican who had previously never lost an election [...]
Heated Debate: Is Rush Limbaugh’s Apology Good Enough? AUDIO
Rush Limbaugh, the nation’s leading conservative radio talk show host, continues to lose advertisers even after an apology to a college student he called a “slut” and ”prostitute” last week. Here’s the video of what he originally said about Sandra Fluke. Share
Sunday Morning Conversations: Eleanor Clift
As the fight continues over the Obama Administration’s birth control coverage mandate, I was pleased to spend a few minutes talking about it with Newsweek Columnist and legendary pundit Eleanor Clift. Share
Birth Control Regulation Popular AUDIO
The fight between the Catholic Church, social conservatives and President Obama over birth control seems to be a winning battle for the president. Share
Texas Republicans Leary of Naming a Presidential Favorite
A good story from Aman Batheja in the Star-Telegram today points out that most GOP office-holders in Texas are reluctant to say which of the candidates for president they prefer. Share
Catholic Church Objection to Health Mandate Sparks Hot Debate
Tempers are running high on this one. Despite the Obama Administration’s signals that it wants to find a compromise with the Catholic Church over rules that would mandate coverage of contraceptives, both sides are fired up. Share
Ring the Bell: Perry is In
If President Obama wore boots, like Rick Perry does, now would be the time to shake in them. That’s because Republican primary voters now have a candidate in Perry that not only can they be excited about but who actually has a shot at beating Mr. Obama for the White House. Share
Perry Set to “Make Intentions Clear” AUDIO
Governor Perry is now said to be very close to “making his intentions clear” about his possible bid for the White House. Share
Fierce Immigration Debate Among Conservatives AUDIO
As President Obama traveled to Texas today to renew his push for immigration reform, some conservatives here disagreed strongly (with each other) on the issue. Share
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Scott Braddock is a broadcast journalist and political analyst in Houston.
