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.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", Ernie and Celeste talk with Texas House Representative Ann Johnson, who gives us an update on the Texas House Democrats breaking quorum to prevent redrawn state congressional maps from passing.

Then, we hear their conversation with House Representative Dr. Tom Oliverson, the current Chair of the House Republican Caucus and the majority leader of the Texas House, who shares his thoughts on the state's redistricting standoff.

 In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, Ernie and Celeste talk with Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at UTHealth Houston, who discusses what parents need to know about childhood immunizations and what's required for back-to-school.

Also, we hear from State Senator Molly Cook of Houston, who joins us to share her thoughts on what's happening in the Texas Legislature, and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke being blocked from financially contributing to the Texas Democrats who left the state to prevent the new proposed congressional maps from passing.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", Frank and Celeste talk with Leash Yu, a real estate and insurance expert, who shares his thoughts on the rising cost of homeowners' insurance. He also responds to comments from Hello Houston listeners.

Also, we hear from Katherine Schweit, an attorney, author, and former senior FBI official, who joins us to discuss her new book Women Who Talk to the Dead, which tells the true story of the largest exhumation effort in FBI history.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, we hear Ernie's conversation with State Representative Gene Wu, who shares his thoughts on being singled out by Governor Greg Abbott as the "ringleader" in having House Democrats leave the state and break quorum.

Then, we’re joined by John Lienhard, founder of the long-running, Houston Public Media-produced radio program The Engines of our Ingenuity, who discusses his involvement with the program since it began in 1988, their first AI-generated episode, and much more.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste’s conversation with former U.S. Representative Colin Allred, who weighs in on the more than 50 Texas House Democrats who have broken quorum by leaving the state to block congressional redistricting.

Then, Dr. Mehul Patel, a pediatrician with Memorial Hermann, shares some helpful tips for parents to get their kids school-ready for the upcoming school year.

Plus, Christopher Hooks, a journalist and Texas Monthly contributor, explains how state Republican lawmakers are now making Texas more like California despite years of outspoken disdain for the Golden State.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs, who gives us an update on President Trump's tariffs and what we can expect to happen from them.

Then, we hear from Texas Representative Harold V. Dutton Jr., who discusses being one of the Texas House Democrats breaking quorum by leaving the state to block redistricting, and his thoughts on the potential penalties they could face.

Also, Dr. Shubhada Hooli, a pediatric emergency medicine physician from Texas Children's Hospital, shares advice for how parents can protect their kids from the summer heat as we enter Houston’s hottest month.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Chef Chris Williams of the restaurants Lucille's and Late August, who gives us a little insight into this year's Houston Restaurant Weeks.

Then, we talk with State Rep. Ann Johnson, who shares her thoughts on why she and other Texas House Democrats have broken quorum, and what their strategy is after House Bill 4, which aims to redraw Texas’s congressional maps, passed out of a state legislative committee.

Also, we hear from Houstonian Erick Estrada and his 10-year-old son, who fundraised money to help support PBS after Congress voted to end funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, Frank and Celeste talk with Professor Heywood Sanders, a nationally recognized expert on public infrastructure, who breaks down the massive investment that’s reshaping the heart of downtown: the expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Then, we hear from Craig Hlvaty, an area writer and frequent guest on Houston Matters’ Pet Peeves, who shares his experience as a ketamine therapy patient, along with psychiatrist Dr. Sandhya Prashad, who tells us more about ketamine therapy.

Plus, we also hear their conversation with Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas, serving District F, who discusses redistricting, housing programs, and more. Council Member Thomas also responds to comments from Hello Houston listeners.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut", we talk with Seth Chandler, Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, who helps us break down one of the most powerful — and often most misunderstood — institutions in American government: the Supreme Court.

Also, we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste’s conversation with Dr. Robin Armstrong, who serves on the Finance Commission of the Texas Republican National Committee as well as Commissioner for Precinct 4 in Galveston County. Dr. Armstrong gives us the republican perspective on redistricting and responds to Hello Houston listeners.