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,” 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.