In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Joe Jaworski, a former Galveston mayor and candidate for Texas Attorney General, who discusses his platform, what made him decide to enter this race, and more.

Then, we hear from Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison, who tells us about the relocation of the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston and why the Smithsonian and NASA are saying the shuttle would need to be dismantled to transport it.

Plus, we’re also joined by Danny Perez, a public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, who discusses what we can expect on the roads for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and how we can travel safely and responsibly on the road.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Houston City Councilmember Tarsha Jackson joins us to tell us about what’s being done to address the illegal dumping in Houston’s 5th Ward and what needs to be done to resolve this issue.

Also, we break down President Trump’s decision to roll back food tariffs initially ordered by him, as well as what this means for America’s trade strategy going forward, with Margaret Kidd, adjunct professor at the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering.  

Plus, we also hear from Elisha Beach, founder of the online community The Mom Forum, who shares her thoughts on motherhood and tells us all about her new book, Balance Is B.S: The Truth About Motherhood and Self-Care.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we talk with noted bail attorney and board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas, Ken W. Good, who discusses a new legal development that could reshape how misdemeanor defendants are released before trial.

Then, we’re joined by five-time New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano, who discusses his newest book, Expensive Basketball, and what made him pursue writing as a career.

Plus, we also hear from Champions Club Agency’s Blanca Beltran-Robinson and singer/songwriter Yeisi, who tell us all about the Tejano Music Awards, which take place tonight in Katy for the first time after almost five decades in San Antonio.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Dr. Robin Armstrong, a member of the Finance Commission of the Texas Republican National Committee and commissioner for Galveston County’s Precinct 4, joins us to share his thoughts on the recent ruling on redistricting maps.

Then, we hear from Charles Foster, a Houston area immigration attorney, who gives us his reaction to the Department of Justice’s decision to fire certain immigration judges, what this means for immigrants waiting years for their hearings, and more.

Plus, we also hear Ernie and Celeste tell us about their latest “Current Obsessions,” as part of our regular Thursday segment in which our hosts and audience tell us about the things that are currently taking over all their free time.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear from author, Pulitzer finalist, and Dean of Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, Jelani Cobb, who discusses his new, recently released book, Three or More Is a Riot: Notes on How We Got Here: 2012-2025.

Then, Texas State Representative James Talarico joins us to share his thoughts on yesterday's ruling in which a federal court blocked a new congressional map that favored Republicans, how he feels about Ten Commandments displays in classrooms, and more.   

Plus, we also hear Hello Houston producer Garrett Bohlmann’s conversation with science communicator and digital creator Hank Green, who talks about making educational content online, balancing his various shows and projects, and how he makes science engaging to his audience.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste's conversation with former U.S. Representative Chris Bell, who discusses his run for Texas governor, what made him decide to enter this race, and what issues he would make a priority. 

Then, we also hear from Texas Monthly contributor and author Skip Hollandsworth, who tells us all about his latest book, She Kills, which is a collection of some of his most unforgettable stories about Texas’s most notorious female criminals.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we discuss the City of Galveston's plan to use AI to help improve traffic conditions on the island, with the city's manager, Brian Maxwell, who explains how it would work and when we can expect it to launch.

Then, we learn about this year’s Iron Sommelier, Houston’s premier wine competition and tasting event, with Guard and Grace’s Matthew McLaughlin, who’s also the winner of Iron Sommelier 2024, and Justin Goodman, Board President of The Periwinkle Foundation.

Plus, we also talk with David Froomkin, assistant professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center, who shares his thoughts on recent news revolving around the U.S. Supreme Court, as they get ready to hear a case that could impact how millions of Americans vote by mail.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear Ernie and special guest host Doris Childress’ conversation with Houston City Council at large 4 candidate Dwight Boykins, who joins us to talk about the upcoming runoff election and what sets him apart as a candidate.  

Then, we discuss the tenth anniversary of Texas Standard with host David Brown, who tells us about his involvement with the show, how they’re celebrating this milestone, and the big event they have tonight at Saint Arnold Brewing Company.

Plus, we also hear from Kendra Camarena and Lesley Guilmart, two of the recently elected members of the Cy-Fair ISD board, who join us to share their thoughts on the changes ahead for the district and how they will address community issues.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie and Celeste’s conversation with Houston City Council at large 4 candidate Alejandra Salinas, who joins us to discuss the upcoming runoff election, issues she’s passionate about, and what sets her apart from other candidates.

Then, we are joined by critically acclaimed filmmaker Ira Sachs, who talks to us about his career, his newest film, Peter Hujar's Day, as well as what drew him to this project.

Also, we learn about the early career and national legacy of former Vice President Dick Cheney following his recent passing, with Chase Untermeyer, a professor of practice at the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and Loren Steffy, a writer-at-large for Texas Monthly.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we break down a new study about abandoned oil wells known as “zombie wells,” with Dr. Michael Nikolaou from the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering and reservoir engineer Muhammad Haseeb Muktar.

Then, we hear from Michelle Nahsser, the interim executive director of the area non-profit Girls on the Run Greater Houston, which works to inspire young girls to recognize their inner strength and increase their level of physical activity.

Also, we talk with Officer Ken Nealy, 1st Vice President of the Houston Police Officers Union, who discusses their recent recruitment call to NYPD officers who want to leave New York over Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we discuss weight loss drugs with Dr. Sarah Nadeem, an endocrinologist and Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, who also shares her thoughts on President Trump’s plan to lower their cost and what that could mean for patients.

Also, for Veterans Day, we hear from Noel Cardenas, Senior Vice President and CEO of the Memorial Hermann Pearland and Southeast Hospitals, who tells us about his more than 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, leading medical teams across the world, as well as setting up a 164-bed combat support hospital.

Plus, we also talk with Arlene Schollaert, LCSW, the Family Services Director of the faith-based nonprofit Amazing Place, who tells us more about their work empowering the lives of families dealing with the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we discuss the United States’ shrinking immigrant population and how this could impact the country’s economic outlook with Bill King, a fellow in public finance at Rice University’s Baker Institute.

Then, we’re joined by legendary American trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, who discusses his career and upcoming concert at the Hobby Center with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Plus, we also hear from Samantha Smart, the writer, producer, and lead actor of the award-winning film Charliebird, who tells us more about the film, which was filmed in the Houston area, where the idea came from, and what went into filming it.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we discuss Communities In Schools of Houston and their upcoming fundraiser with Houston barbecue restaurant The Pit Room, with its owner, Michael Sambrooks, and the event's co-chairs, Jen Espey and Jen Moss.

Then, we talk with Deborah Birge, a former rancher, who tells us more about the current state of the Texas cattle industry after the Trump administration announced plans to quadruple low-tariff imports of Argentine beef.

Plus, Hello Houston host Ernie Manouse joins us live from the second annual Round Top Film Festival, located in Round Top, Texas, where he chats with the festival’s artistic director, Blair Hunt, as well as actor Josh Hopkins and director Alfonso Maiorana.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear Ernie and Frank’s conversation with District 18 Congressional candidate Amanda Edwards, who shares her thoughts on her campaign advancing to a runoff election, the issues she’ll make a priority, what makes her qualified for the seat she’s seeking, and more.

Also, we learn about the Houston area nonprofit The Book Cycle, with its director and founder, Sara Loperena, who explains how they keep books in circulation by giving them away for free, and how the program serves as a space for the community to connect and share their love of reading.

Plus, we’re also joined by Houston-born singer, actress, and motivational speaker Christina Wells, who discusses her life, career, and her cabaret-style show Divas Across the Decades, which she will perform at the Hobby Center for the next two nights.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie and Frank’s conversation with District 18 Congressional candidate Christian Menefee, who discusses the upcoming runoff expected early next year, issues related to Houston that are important to him, and more.

Then, we discuss anti-aging supplements with Dr. John Cooke, a professor and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Houston Methodist, who also tells us more about the science behind aging and how we can keep our bodies healthy over time.

Plus, we also hear from Katie Creeggan-Rios, Executive Director of the Houston Cinema Arts Society, who tells us about what’s included in the lineup for the upcoming annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we learn about Steel Magnolia Moms and their upcoming holiday market, with their founder and executive director, Elizabeth Elder, holiday market chair Maribel Farish, and volunteer Tiffanie Williams.

Then, we’re joined by Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who shares his thoughts on a potential crime spike this month amid a loss of SNAP benefits for nearly half a million residents across Harris County.

Plus, we also hear from Mary Vazquez, Vice President of Community Outreach for United Way of Greater Houston, who discusses the resources available to those in need of support until their partial SNAP benefits are credited to their accounts.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie, Celeste, and Frank discuss the history of redistricting in Texas with Eleanor Klibanoff, a Texas Tribune reporter, who helps break it all down for us.

Then, Mari Carmen Ramírez, the Wortham Curator of Latin American Art at MFAH, tells us about their new exhibition, Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic, a large-scale tribute to the works of Argentine artist Gyula Kosice.

Plus, we also hear from John Lomax, the Harris County reporter for the Houston Chronicle, who discusses his report on the use of AI by Harris County officials and what it means for transparency and technology in local government.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and Celeste talk with Houston Public Media reporter Bianca Seward, who breaks down the upcoming Cy-Fair ISD Board Election, which has become one of the most contentious races in Texas.

Then, we hear from historian and Ghosts of Galveston author Kathleen Maca, who shares some spooky ghost stories from the Houston/Galveston region’s past.

Also, we discuss how Texans are coping with the rising cost of energy with Gail Buttorff, a research associate professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, who tells us about this and more findings from the 2025 Texas Trends Survey.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear from KFF health reporter Amanda Seitz, who helps break down the current uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act and how much coverage will cost.

Then, we’re joined by Sean Tajipour, founder and host of Nerdtropolis, who shares his movie recommendations for Halloween, from classics to new releases.

Also, our hosts and listeners share a rundown of the things that are currently taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature – “Current Obsessions.”

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and Celeste talk with Cesar Espinosa, executive director of FIEL Houston, who gives us the latest on the current ICE activity in the Houston area following a recent arrest that took place in Pasadena.

Then, we learn about the films from Texas that will be showcased during the second annual  Round Top Film Festival with Micky Duzdevich, the programming director of the festival.

Plus, we also talk with Brian Greene, president and CEO of Houston Food Bank, who tells us about the special distribution sites they’re opening for federal workers and SNAP recipients affected by the ongoing government shutdown.