On today’s Hello Houston, we do our first-ever simulcast with “Florida Roundup” and their host Tom Hudson to discuss school vouchers at the top of the first hour. “Florida Roundup” airs on WLRN – the NPR station that serves Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe and Palm Beach County.

Also, in the first hour, Dr. Richard Stoll explains what we should be looking for in the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and we also learn how polls and statistics work with Pablo Pinto, Director of the Hobby School’s Center for Public Policy.

Then, in the second hour, Ernie and Celeste talk with Houston Public Media’s politics and government reporter Andrew Schneider, who breaks down the start of the next special session of the Texas Legislature, and shares his thoughts on what we can expect to happen going forward.

Plus, we also speak with Jay Bragg of the Texas Farm Bureau, who discusses what’s being done to address farm labor shortages, and Jared Schaller, the Public Relations Manager for Moody Gardens, tells us about their many attractions and upcoming events.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including how Harris County residents feel about CenterPoint and President Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center Honors.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with Dr. Jeff Temple, a professor and psychologist at UTHealth Houston, who addresses ongoing gun violence and concerns parents have over a new state law that prohibits students from using their communication devices in schools.

Then, in the show’s second hour, 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 share their weekly “Current Obsessions.” This is a rundown of things that are currently taking over all our free time.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Attorney General Ken Paxton asking a judge to jail former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, the Texas House Democrats saying they will soon return to the state, and more.

In the first hour of the show, we talk with Kristen Moreland, the Executive Director of the Gwich'in Steering Committee, who tells us about an effort here in Houston to prevent drilling on ecologically rich land in the Arctic.

Then, in the show’s second hour, Kam Franklin, the lead singer of The Suffers, discusses 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.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste talk with Texas House Representative Ann Johnson at the top of the first hour, who gives us an update on the Texas House Democrats breaking quorum to prevent redrawn state congressional maps from passing.

Also, in the show’s first hour, Nusaiba Mizan, the Houston ISD reporter for the Houston Chronicle, discusses the changes ahead for the district this school year.

Then, in the second hour, House Representative Dr. Tom Oliverson, the current Chair of the House Republican Caucus and the majority leader of the Texas House, joins us to share his thoughts on the state’s redistricting standoff.

Plus, Kylie Mavris of Community Voices for Public Education, joins us to discuss how the impact of the state’s takeover of HISD continues to be felt, and Registered Dietitian Lisa Froechtenigt explains how parents can ensure they pack healthy and nutritious lunches for their children this school year.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie and Celeste talk with University of Houston professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus at the top of the first hour, who gives us the latest happenings in Austin with state legislators at a standstill over plans to redraw Texas’s congressional maps.

Also, in the first hour of the show, we hear from 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.

Then, we talk with Emmy Award-winning guitarist Benise, also known as “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” who tells us about his new show at the Hobby Center this week.

In the show’s second hour, State Senator Molly Cook of Houston joins us to share her thoughts on what’s happening in the Texas Legislature, as well as former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke being blocked from financially contributing to the Texas Democrats who left the state to block the passage of new congressional maps.

Plus, we hear from Ed Pettitt, President of Friends of Columbia Tap, who discusses a possible e-scooter ban in downtown Houston, and the Baker Institute’s Katherine Neill Harris, who tells us about a recent study that found that the use of illicit drugs among HISD High School students has increased.

On today’s Hello Houston, Frank and Celeste discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Trump administration cancelling contracts to develop mRNA vaccines, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s actions during a commissioner’s court meeting, and more.

In the first hour of the show, we 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’re joined by acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who discusses his latest film, The Bengal Files, which will be screened in Houston this Sunday.

Then, in the show’s second hour, we hear from attorney, author, and former senior FBI official Katherine Schweit, 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.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste weigh in on today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including President Trump's new census and Texas AG Ken Paxton’s investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s political group.

In the first hour of the show, 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.

Also, we’re joined by Sixto Wagan, Executive Director of the BIPOC Art Network & Fund (BANF) and visual artist, graphic designer, and photographer Phillip Pyle II, who share their thoughts on why Houston has emerged as the cultural and artistic epicenter of Texas.

Then, in the show’s second hour, John Lienhard, founder of the long-running, Houston Public Media-produced radio program The Engines of our Ingenuity, joins us to discuss his involvement with the program since it began in 1988, their first AI-generated episode, and much more.

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with former U.S. Representative Colin Allred at the top of the first hour, who shares his thoughts on the more than 50 Texas House Democrats that have broken quorum by leaving the state to block congressional redistricting.

Also, in the show’s first hour, Richard Elbein, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Houston Chapter, tells us about some major advances in their fight against the disease, and we explore how workplace anxiety affects our performance and how to manage it better with Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Asim Shah.

Then, in the second hour, our hosts discuss a new policy that prohibits students on every HISD campus from using their cell phone during the school day starting this upcoming school year. Following that, we receive some helpful tips to get your family school-ready with Dr. Mehul Patel, a pediatrician with Memorial Hermann.

Plus, we also hear from journalist and Texas Monthly contributor Christopher Hooks, who breaks down how state Republican lawmakers are now making Texas more like California despite years of outspoken disdain for the Golden State.