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 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.