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Shern-Min Chow is a veteran Houston journalist who retired from KHOU 11 in February 2026 after nearly 30 years as a reporter and anchor . Following a distinguished career covering major events, including hurricanes and the Astros' World Series appearances, she now focuses on her own media venture, SMC Productions LLC , and has published a novel. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]

MILAN VAISHNAV is a Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an Adjunct Professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown. He is the author of When Crime Pays: Money and Muscle in Indian Politics.

The political landscape of West Bengal has faced its most significant seismic shift in decades. After fifteen years of Trinamool Congress (TMC) rule, the 2026 Assembly Elections have delivered a result that few saw coming in such magnitude: a landslide victory for the BJP and a profound restructuring of the state's traditional voting blocs. In this episode, we sit down with two seasoned observers...

Dr Lalani is a medical doctor and has now dedicated his life to public service and helping medicine through legislating. A member of the Democratic party Lalani is one of the first muslims in south Asian lawmakers in the Texas legislature Judge Mathew is a respected leader in the legal field, embodying excellence and dedication to public service As the presiding Judge of County Court at Law 3, her...

Today is a great day for Houston as Open Forum collaborates with the Indian Doctor's Association,Houston , to bring quality doctors on a program called "The Healing Point" This program will air every 2nd Saturday of the month. Stay tuned as we interview medical specialists to discuss common health concerns and to answer your questions. Today we feature a well respected psychiatrist, Dr Prashant Ga...

Today, on Open Forum at 4 PM on 103.5 FM Houston. Open Forum Houston , we will discuss your retirement plans with Supal Vora The buzz word today in the financial world is TARIFFS. Let's break it down with Mr. Vora as to how is this going to affect each one of us in the USA and around the world.

Today, on Open Forum at 4 PM on 103.5 FM Houston. Open Forum Houston , we will discuss your retirement plans with Supal Vora The buzz word today in the financial world is TARIFFS. Let's break it down with Mr. Vora as to how is this going to affect each one of us in the USA and around the world.

Today on Open Forum at 4 PM we will chat with Dr Jayesh Kapadia . A brilliant pediatrician from Seth G S Medical College/ KEM hospital, he has adopted 18 villages in Maharashtra, where he holds free clinics and focuses on Nutritional and behavioral needs in children.. Next we invited the Iconic Dr Rathna Kumar . Fondly known as the "Jewel in the Crown of Houston Arts", Rathna ji has dedicated her...

Our hearts go out to the families affected by the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. Our prayers are with those who have suffered loss & disruption and we stand in solidarity with the first responders and volunteers providing critical support during this challenging time. IACF has joined hands with local organizations at Houston and requests the community to come together to...

Sewa International and our partners are involved in all three stages of disaster recovery around the world: Rescue (72 hours), Relief (3 months), and Rehabilitation (3-5 years).

Meet Janardan Thakkar of Akshay Patra at 5 pm on open forum as we talk about an important cause of ending hunger in children .

KP recently announced that he is no longer a Democrat and has now aligned himself with the Republican party. This gives the Fort Bend county Commissioner's court a Republican advantage of 3:2 votes. Obviously this helps the Republicans in changing the district lines in their favor just as the Democrats had done their way a few years ago. KP claims that " the democratic party has changed" and hence...

Today on Open Forum Houston 103.5 FM, meet Naushad Kermally and William Ferguson, candidates for Sugarland Mayor Also Rick Garcia FBISD trustee re election , position 3. 4 pm onwards. Elections are very important and can change the course of school policies or the way the city functions.

Dr Kheterpal is an ENT surgeon in Houston TX Dr Stalwart - Vice Chair and Western regional director of the Association of Community college trustees

Mythili Zatakia, a thoroughbred Bombayite , is the founder and artistic director of JUNOON, a foundation committed to building an awareness and diffusion of classical dance in India and Globally. The goal is to benefit and empower the socio-economically disadvantaged and marginalized communities with a knowledge, understanding and practice of the Arts. She is currently visiting Houston to further...

It Election Season- to us on talking about Get Out The Vote! Thank you Open Forum Houston Subodh Bhuchar Jagat Kamdar for having us- check out full interview at Open forum page and their podcast!3

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC) are Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) (1835-1908) of Qadian. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded the AMC in 1889 as a revival movement within Islam, emphasizing its essential teachings of peace, love, justice, and sanctity of life. Today, the AMC is the world’s largest Islamic community under one Divinely appointed leader, His Holiness the Khal...

VIDYA SHAH is a singer and musician from New Delhi, India. She has performed at national and international forums, including the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior and The Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C, She is a recipient of the Charles Wallace Award and a Senior Fellowship from the Government and the Tagore scholarship 2023, from the Govt of India

Today we chat with St. Luke's hospital Board members, Indira Vishnampet and Kelly Hackett at 4 pm , as we explore innovation and milestones achieved by their hospital system in Houston. Open forum presents an interview with the volunteers from Sewa International , Houston, as it gears up to help those who were severely affected by the recent hurricane. Open forum 103.5 FM Houston humfmradio.com

Today on Open Forum at 5 PM on 103.5 FM, meet Harris County district Clerk, Ms Marilyn Burgess, as we discuss her role and achievements as an important elected official.

meet Tammi Wallace , Co founder of LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Chandrayee Soneja , a professional photographer and creative director.

Today on Open Forum on 103.5 FM at 4 pm we will chat with a rising star of the Texas Democratic Party, Rish Oberoi . He was recently elected to represent district 38 on the State Democratic executive committee . Due to technical diffficulties we could only record the 2nd half of our chat with him. Also in the studio we talked about world Yoga day,

Dow jones hit 40,000 and then retreated. Now what? Today on Open Forum Houston , at 4 pm we will chat with Supal Vora , a Private Wealth adviser and founder of Navina WEALTH, and get his insight into the future of investment and wealth creation Navina WEALTH and OPEN FORUM are the sponsors of India versus Pakistan T 20 cricket to be aired live at Indian Summer Sunday June 9th starting at 8 30 AM ....

As bitter as it may be for all Democrats and Republicans, the obvious reality is that we have 2 elderly gentlemen who will apply for a job in November 2024, to lead a nuclear powered country. They will need to be sharp in mind and body to be able to shape the economy, uphold our laws and navigate foreign affairs so we remain the leader in this ever changing world. Do we need to have an age limit t...

Today at 4 15 pm we will chat with Manu Pooparayil, candidate for Constable Fort Bend County precinct 3. Currently serving as a Police officer he is a recipient of the 2022 Medal of Honor for exceptional service in the line of duty. Hosts Subodh Bhuchar Dinkar Chheda Phenil Shah 103.5 fm Telephone 18887491035