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The Jimmy Barrett Show

The Jimmy Barrett Show

By: KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM)
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Summary
 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.Copyright KPRC AM 950 (KPRC-AM) Daily Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Harris County Treasurer’s Crash, the China Summit and Texas Schools

    Harris County Treasurer’s Crash, the China Summit and Texas Schools
    25 Sep 2026
    Jimmy Barrett discusses the crash involving Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt and her record ahead of November’s election. He also looks at the U.S.–China summit, talks with the Heritage Foundation’s Madison Marino Dunn about Texas’ education ranking, and discusses concerns about a drug linked in reports to student deaths at Ole Miss.
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    36 min
  • Can a 14-Year-Old Killer Be Rehabilitated?

    Can a 14-Year-Old Killer Be Rehabilitated?
    24 Sep 2026
    Jimmy Barrett looks at the fatal shooting involving two Houston-area teenagers and asks whether a 14-year-old accused of murder can truly be rehabilitated. Plus, concerns over AI-powered Flock cameras and privacy, the challenges of finding a new job after 60, and the latest on China, Iran and rising fuel prices.
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    35 min
  • Death Penalty Debate, Energy Deals and the Doctor Shortage

    Death Penalty Debate, Energy Deals and the Doctor Shortage
    1 Oct 2026
    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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    37 min
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