In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," NAACP Houston president Bishop James Dixon II joins us to share his thoughts on current issues and tell us more about his commitment to equality and community empowerment.

Then, we learn about the Goethe-Institut, with Sandy Schwalen, program coordinator of the institute's Houston branch, who tells us more about their work fostering cultural dialogue and educational partnerships across Texas.

And finally, we hear from labor leader Marcos Velez, who discusses why he’s running for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, the issues most important to him, and what his vision is for the future of Texas.