The Jimmy Barrett Show

Jimmy Barrett comes to KPRC via Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. where he spent several decades doing mornings. Jimmy was also the longtime public address announcer for Michigan Men's Basketball and the Detroit Tigers. He loves sports and is excited to now be able to root for the Astros, Texans and Rockets. "There aren't a lot of places like Houston," he says, "and we are very excited to be here. You can't choose where you're born, but you can choose where you want to live. We choose to call Texas home." Jimmy and his wife, Elisabeth, have several cats and a South Korean rescue dog named Swiper.

The Jimmy Barrett Show is a news podcast hosted by KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM), with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM) hosts The Jimmy Barrett Show, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  Gas Price Surge, Immigration Polls and the Voter Registration Backlog

  Oct 2, 202635 min

  Jimmy breaks down the jump in gasoline prices and the refinery pressures behind rising fuel costs. Chris Russo, president of Texans for Strong Borders, joins him to discuss immigration polling, ICE enforcement and political messaging. Harris County GOP Chair Cindy Siegel talks about the DPS voter registration backlog, property tax increases and what could drive midterm turnout. Plus, Jimmy weighs in on the Texas Capitol threat, the attempted airline hijacking, the Talarico–Paxton race and the fallout from Tennessee’s botched execution.

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  Death Penalty Debate, Energy Deals and the Doctor Shortage

  Oct 1, 202637 min

  Jimmy Barrett opens with a debate over lethal injection and the death penalty, then discusses plans for nuclear power, Alaska LNG and a major Texas power plant. Certified financial planner Richard Rosso joins him to explain proposed IRS citizenship questions and refundable tax credit rules. Jimmy also weighs the costs and benefits of data centers, talks with Dr. Robin Armstrong about Hasan Piker’s UT Austin appearance, and asks emergency physician Dr. Amy Ho what is driving projected shortages of surgeons and other doctors.

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  Harris County Tax Backlash, Diesel Relief and the AI Trust Question

  Sep 30, 202635 min

  Jimmy looks at Texas weather risks and the cost of homeowners insurance, then talks with America First Refining’s John Calce about changes to diesel rules and hauling limits. He shares highlights from Jack Smith’s Senate questioning and weighs whether AI companies can be trusted to police themselves. The Texan’s Holly Hansen joins him to discuss Harris County’s property tax increase, growing spending and what voter backlash could mean for the upcoming local elections.

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  Rising Electric Bills and the Jobs Young Workers Aren’t Filling

  Sep 29, 202636 min

  Jimmy Barrett looks at why skilled trade jobs are going unfilled and discusses the rise in deaths among young adults. He also talks with Ken Head of Savant Energy about CenterPoint’s higher delivery charges, then joins Michael Garfield to discuss new fuel economy standards and what they could mean for car prices.

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  Inflation Nation: Why Beef, Housing, and Gas Keep Costing More

  Sep 28, 202637 min

  Jimmy Barrett dives into the inflation pressures hitting Americans from every angle, from soaring grocery bills and beef prices to higher mortgage rates and energy costs. Featuring economists Vance Ginn and Stephen Moore, Jimmy examines what's driving inflation, the impact of federal spending, Middle East tensions, and what it all could mean heading into the midterm elections. Plus, a warning about potential Ozempic side effects and a look at Texas sports betting loopholes and the Astros' AL West championship.

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