On Thursday's show: Dominic Anthony Walsh provides an update on why the City of Houston continues to pay dues to the Houston-Galveston Area Council after a proposition last year allowed Houston to leave the organization.

Also this hour: Amid recent foodborne illness outbreaks and kids hauling buckets of Halloween candy home, we consider how to ensure that our food is safe to eat.

Then, we hear from listeners and HPM staffers about some of their favorite Halloween songs.

And author and former Houstonian Shea Serrano talks about Werewolf Lawyer, his latest novella about a lawyer for werewolves.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina.

Then, we consider whether adults have co-opted Halloween from kids.

And we look back on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which released 50 years ago this month.

On Tuesday's show: With a hot and dry October so far, we talk with meteorologist Justin Ballard about what we can expect for trick-or-treating weather.

Plus, we look at why Rice University has seen a drop in admissions for Black students over the past year.

Also this hour: We consider how minors are viewed in the legal system, amid efforts to fix foster care in Texas.

Then, we talk with the filmmaker of a new documentary about the film Chasing Amy.

And Meow Wolf Houston officially opens this week! We get a preview of the new immersive experience.