In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie Manouse and guest host Brandi Smith talk with Quentin Wiltz, the mayor-elect of the City of Pearland, who discusses his priorities and what residents can expect from him as he comes into office after a narrow victory.

Next, we discuss what renewable energy means for Texans with Andy Uhler, a University of Texas energy reporter and host of the podcast Phases and Stages: The Texas Energy Story, who also tells us more about how his podcast explores how communities are navigating the state's changing energy system.