abc13.com ·
60k tax dollars are funding mayor whitmires new podcast according city records

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AI-generatedThis news is about a municipal government communication expense. There is no commercial mechanism, commodity price impact, supply chain effect, or company margin implication. The $60,000 expenditure is a minor budget allocation for a public relations initiative, with no direct or indirect commercial signal for any sector or product.
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- Houston Mayor John Whitmire launched a podcast titled '901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor's Office'.
- The podcast is funded by $60,000 in taxpayer money.
- The podcast was launched on March 2, 2026, and three episodes have been released.
- The funding did not require a bidding process because the amount is under $100,000.
- The podcast has received minimal views on YouTube.
