In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Kim Kofron, Director of Early Childhood Education at Children at Risk, breaks down their new report on “childcare deserts” across Texas, and what it means for families, providers, and policymakers.

Next, we talk with Silambam Houston founder and Executive Artistic Director, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, who tells us more about the arts organization and its original production Kāvya: Poetry in Motion, which will be performed at the Hobby Center on Friday, May 1.

Also, we learn about how we can protect our long-term brain health with Dr. George Santos, a psychiatrist and member physician with the Harris County Medical Society, who also discusses new findings that suggest high levels of screen time may raise risks of cognitive decline.