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. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 2026)

  Aug 20, 202644 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin joins us to discuss the county’s legal battles over mail-in voting and federal funding, what they could mean for both the county and voters, and what we can expect to happen next. Then, Reid Turner, the lead agriculture teacher at Worthing High School in Sunnyside, tells us all about their agriculture program and how it’s teaching students to grow food and explore careers in agriculture, while also tackling the challenges of living in a food desert. And finally, journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning national security reporter, Thomas Ricks, who’s written extensively about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, explains why he believes the way immigration enforcement is currently being carried out on U.S. streets is mirroring some of the conduct of American forces during the Iraq War.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 19, 2026)

  Aug 19, 202648 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we find out why many of Texas’s biggest cities are currently facing mounting budget deficits with Joshua Fechter , an urban affairs reporter for The Texas Tribune, who’s recently reported on this matter. Next, we discuss where things currently stand with mail-in ballots and other questions about voting access across Texas ahead of the midterm elections with Jen Rice , who reports on threats to democracy in states across the country for Democracy Docket. Also, Chris Williams, a Houston chef and owner of the area restaurant Lucille’s, talks to us about working with the non-profit Street Art for Mankind to create a mural honoring the legacy of famed Houston artist John Biggers.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 18, 2026)

  Aug 18, 202649 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Dr. Zuri Dale, Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation Initiatives at Texas Southern University, explains how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris is spreading and how we can prevent getting it. Next, we hear from Jemine Oakes, owner of the local plant shop The Flora Culture, who shares tips for indoor plant care and discusses the growing trend of biophilic design. And finally, Dr. Michael Davies, chair of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology at MD Anderson, tells us about the latest advances in melanoma therapies and the current research that’s taking place to better treat the disease and improve outcomes for patients.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 17, 2026)

  Aug 17, 202647 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and Hello Houston’s new co-host, Tessa Barrera, talk with Dr. Stacy Norton of Houston Methodist Willowbrook, who discusses colon cancer risks, warning signs to be aware of, and the importance of early detection. Then, Pro Football Hall of Fame member John McClain, who’s been covering the NFL in Houston for 50 years, gives us his general thoughts on what we can expect from the Houston Texans’ upcoming season, quarterback C.J. Stroud, roster moves, and more. Plus, we hear from Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston, who talks to us about the future of nuclear energy and the advancements that have been made to make it safer and more reliable.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 14, 2026)

  Aug 14, 202651 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Rebekah Dahl discuss the expansion of Flock cameras in Texas and the debate over their use with Sam Shaw , a government and growth reporter at The Waco Bridge. Then, we hear from Briana Byrd, owner of Taaffe Vintage Furniture, who tells us about her work restoring and reimagining vintage furniture to give it new life and what you can do to fix old or damaged furniture. Plus, Rob Saucedo , the artistic director of River Oaks Theatre, discusses his new graphic novel, Curse of the Where Wolf , and the werewolf movie screenings he’s hosting at the theater this month to celebrate its release.

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