Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut

Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City, but shorter, for our busy commuters. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.

Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut, a news show with 50 episodes published.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 1, 2026)

  Oct 1, 202648 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," writer-director Bassam Tariq , who grew up in the Houston area, discusses his new film, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother , what inspired it, and its connection to Houston, with the film being set in the Bayou City. Next, we talk with Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison for this week’s HPM in Focus , who gives us the latest on a very busy week in space exploration, from Starship's latest step forward to NASA's plans for Boeing's Starliner . Then, we hear from Kay Matthews, founder of The Shades of Blue Project , and Houstonian Morgan McCord, who both talk to us about facing infant loss, the grief that follows, and how families can find the support they need to move forward.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 30, 2026)

  Sep 30, 202647 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Dr. Tomikia LeGrande , president of Prairie View A&M University, tells us about the university’s journey of becoming a nationally recognized HBCU and what its legacy means today as it celebrates its 150 th anniversary. Next, we hear Ernie talk with Kevin Earley , who’s playing Captain Georg Von Trapp in the national tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music , for this week’s edition of our regular arts segment, On the Marquee . Also, with Governor Abbott announcing a statewide disaster proclamation over record-high diesel prices, University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs gives us his thoughts on what these rising prices could mean for consumers and supply chains.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 2026)

  Sep 29, 202642 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear from Andrew Rothman , the Wildlife Campaigns Director for Environment America, who discusses the Trump administration’s major changes to the Endangered Species Act and what impact these changes could have in the state of Texas. Also, Ben King , the founding director of the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health , talks about how the institute is bringing together researchers, experts, and community groups to address homelessness and find solutions for long-term housing stability.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 2026)

  Sep 28, 202648 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” New York Times Texas bureau chief David Goodman breaks down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, including the state’s governor's race, the U.S. Senate race, and more. Next, we hear from Harel Shapira , a sociologist at the University of Texas, who talks about his new book, Basic Pistol: Living and Dying by the Gun in America , which examines gun culture and how gun owners are taught to think about risk and safety. Also, we discuss a new study that looks at how the proximity of food can influence our everyday eating habits with Adam Fetterman , an associate professor of psychology at the University of Houston, who tells us about its findings and what they reveal about mindless eating.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 25, 2026)

  Sep 25, 202645 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis reflects on former State Rep. Garnet Coleman, who represented Houston’s House District 147 for more than 30 years, following his passing on Wednesday . Next, we hear the newest edition of Tessa's regular Friday feature, Tessa Takes On , which spotlights Houston Dash midfielder KiKi Van Zanten , who discusses her latest season with the team and her journey to the world of professional soccer. Plus, Ernie and Tessa do our regular weekly features, "Current Obsessions" and "Last Minute Plans," by sharing the latest things that have been taking over all their free time, while they also share a comprehensive rundown of events happening this weekend in the Houston area.

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