In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Harris County GOP vice chair Kyle Scott who joins us to discuss republican response to President Trump's “big beautiful bill,” including social security, Medicare and Medicaid, the country's deficit, and more.

Then, we hear them talk with Lisa Shumate for a final exit interview as she is stepping down from her role as associate vice president and general manager of Houston Public Media and has been a guiding force in helping us create our new show.