In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we learn all about the Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra with band director David Caceras and student musician Matthew Cruz, who also discuss what's ahead for the group after being selected to compete in the Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival.

Next, we hear from Dr. Catherine Troisi, an infectious diseases epidemiologist at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, who shares her thoughts on the Trump administration's proposed changes to the country’s vaccine policy and why these vaccine recommendations remain important.

Also, we highlight The Happening at The Orange Show, a monthly performance art and open mic showcase, with host and organizer Andrew Whit and The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art's chief curator, Pete Gershon, who tell us more about what audiences can expect from these experimental shows.