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.

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.