In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we discuss the current state of crime here in Houston with criminal justice professors Jay Coons and Dr. Beth Gilmore, who both help us make sense of the numbers and the narratives behind them.

Also, we hear Frank and special guest hosts Chau Nguyen and Doug Miller talk with Dave Vance and Janine Cloud of the Houston-area DNA testing company FamilyTreeDNA, who tell us about some of the amazing things happening in DNA research.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Frank and special guest hosts Chau Nguyen and Doug Miller talk with former Houston Mayor Bill White, who talks about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and his role in Houston's response.

Also, we hear their conversation with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who joins us to talk about the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey today, and to share his thoughts on what we’ve learned in the eight years since the devastating storm hit.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Texas State Representative Jolanda Jones, who discusses the fight over redistricting at the State Legislature and the Texas House passing the latest redistricting map.

Then, we hear from Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik, the composer of American Psycho the Musical, which is coming soon to the Hobby Center. Sheik tells us about the musical's latest updates, including new scenes, additional characters and an updated score.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Houston City Council Member Mario Castillo (District H) discusses the launch of a pilot program to hold public comment sessions in the evening, giving more working residents a chance to speak directly to their local government.

Also, we discuss the latest on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and what happens next with Vitalii Tarasiuk, the Consul General of Ukraine in Houston. Then, our hosts share their weekly "Current Obsessions,” for our regular Thursday feature in which we discuss the things that are currently taking over all our free time.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 4, Lesley Briones, discusses the Harris County budget and how Commissioners are proposing to manage the $48 million budget deficit as we approach the 25-26 fiscal year.

Then, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw, who discusses being one of eight Texas House Democrats who joined together to "Rip the Slip." She also shares her thoughts on the pushback House Democrats have received since returning to Texas.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” our hosts talk with Ronan O'Malley, Chief Program Officer for the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, who helps break down yesterday’s meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Then, we hear from collectSPACE editor Robert Pearlman, who tells us more about the decision to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to Texas.

Also, we recognize the 75th anniversary of the area non-profit, the Pursuit Center, which works to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and related conditions. Pursuit Center CEO Charles Njuguna joins us to reflect on the organization’s journey and what's ahead for them.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", we celebrate National Fajita Day by discussing fajitas and Tex-Mex with Michael Sambrooks, owner of the Houston-area Tex-Mex restaurant Candente.

Then, we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste’s conversation with HISD Superintendent Mike Miles, who joins us to discuss progress, pushbacks, as well as what comes next for the state's largest district, now in its third year under state control.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, we hear Hello Houston’s first simulcast with "Florida Roundup" and their host, Tom Hudson, to discuss school vouchers. "Florida Roundup" airs on WLRN – the NPR station that serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach County.

Then, we’re joined by Pablo Pinto, Director of the Hobby School's Center for Public Policy, who explains how polls and statistics work. Also, we hear from Jay Bragg of the Texas Farm Bureau, who discusses what's being done to address farm labor shortages and how farmers and businesses are being affected.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", Ernie and Celeste talk with Dr. Jeff Temple, a professor and psychologist at UTHealth Houston, who addresses gun violence and concerns parents have over a new state law that prohibits students from using their communication devices in schools.

Also, we hear from Mark Jones, a senior research fellow at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, who breaks down a new survey that found Houstonians want more sports in the city. Plus, our hosts and Hello Houston listeners share their weekly "Current Obsessions." This is a rundown of things that are currently taking over all our free time.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, Ernie and Celeste talk with Kristen Moreland, the Executive Director of the Gwich’in Steering Committee, who discusses an effort here in Houston to prevent drilling on ecologically rich land in the Arctic.

Also, Kam Franklin, the lead singer of The Suffers, tells us all about her new solo project, and we learn about World Class Meats, a Houston-based premium distributor specializing in exotic meats and wild game, from its founder, Lincoln Obie.