In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Frank and Celeste talk with University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs, who joins us to discuss the rising cost of oil due to the Iran conflict and what this could mean for consumers.

Then, we learn about the upcoming Brains in Society conference, which will bring neuroscientists and other experts together to talk about how advances in brain research are influencing health care, education, and technology, with Simon Fischer-Baum, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University.

Plus, Jassi Bindra, a Houston-based chef and restaurateur, talks to us about being a contestant on the new season of the popular reality competition series Top Chef, the food he’s passionate about, and the story of his culinary journey.