On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Stephen Sherman, a research scientist with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, discusses the findings of their 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report, which looks at the latest housing trends in our area.

Next, we learn about all the upcoming performances that will be at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park this summer, with the theater’s Managing Director, Claudia de Vasco.

In the second hour, Sandra Guerra Thompson, a professor of law and former director of the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Houston Law Center, joins us to discuss the history of the insanity defense and how psychological defenses are used in criminal cases.

Plus, we hear the latest episode of Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus’ Texperts series, in which he explores a new Texas law that creates a single statewide health permit for food trucks and what its supporters and critics are saying about it.

And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Chau Nguyen talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, which includes breaking down all the latest rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court with Houston Public Media’s Politics and Government reporter Andrew Schneider and University of Houston Law Center’s Seth Chandler.