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 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.

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.