Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 21, 2026)

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," it’s Ernie Manouse’s 30th anniversary at Houston Public Media. We hear from actress Amy Sedaris [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0781238/] and Representative Sylvia Garcia [https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/about], who both chat with Ernie and guest host Matt Harab [https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/staff/matthew-harab/] and share their congratulations. Plus, Representative Garcia presents Ernie with a congressional record from the U.S. House of Representatives honoring his 30-year milestone. Then, we hear Ernie’s conversation with Congressman Al Green [https://algreen.house.gov/about], who discusses his campaign for the upcoming runoff election for Texas's 18th Congressional District, the issues he’s passionate about, and what makes him the best person for this seat.

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 20, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear highlights from our LIVE show at The Bryan Museum [https://thebryanmuseum.org/] in Galveston. First, we hear Ernie and Houston Public Media Galveston Bureau reporter Julianna Washburn [https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/staff/julianna-washburn/] talk with former City of Galveston Mayor Dr. Craig Brown [https://www.visiongalveston.com/about/the-board/craig-brown], who discusses his last six years as mayor and what lies ahead for the island.   Then, Eric Broussard, curator of The Bryan Museum, tells us more about its collections of Western artifacts, documents, and fine art, and how they bring the history and culture of Texas's past to life.  And finally, we learn about some of the research and educational opportunities available at UTMB Galveston [https://www.utmb.edu/] with their Senior Vice President and Provost, Dr. Susan Chubinskaya.

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 19, 2026)

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie Manouse and guest host Maria Todd talk with UTHealth Houston associate professor and psychiatrist Dr. Lokesh Shahani [https://med.uth.edu/psychiatry/2022/11/11/lokesh-shahani-md-mph-facp/], who discusses men’s mental health, the warning signs to look out for, and the stigma behind reaching out for help. Then, we hear Ernie’s conversation with actor Esai Morales [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005246/], known for La Bamba, Ozark, and more recently the final two Mission Impossible films, as they discuss his more than forty year-long career, his work playing villain roles, and what it’s like for him to attend fan conventions ahead of his appearance at this weekend's Comicpalooza [https://www.comicpalooza.com/].

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 18, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison [https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/author/michael-adkison/] talk with Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee, who discusses the preparation process for this massive sporting event. Next, we learn about the new documentary Steal This Story, Please! [https://stealthisstory.org/], with Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Goodman] and co-director Tia Lessin [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0504357/], who explain how it examines decades of Goodman’s reporting on stories that tend to be overlooked by mainstream outlets. Also, with Wednesday, May 20, being World Bee Day, a global celebration that raises awareness about the importance of bees, we talk with the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Melissa Hudnall, who shares some fun facts about bees.

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 15, 2026)

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie Manouse and guest host Doris Childress [https://tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/school-of-communication/pdfs/bio-doris-childress.pdf] talk with Dr. Theresa Tran [https://www.houstonhealth.org/leadership], Director of the Houston Health Department, who explains the inner workings of food inspections at local restaurants. Also, we hear from Constable Alan Rosen [https://pct1constable.net/], who talks to us about Harris County Precinct One’s Animal Cruelty Division, and last week's rescue of 17 dogs [https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/animals/2026/05/08/551409/dog-rescue-houston-spca-harris-county-constable/] from an alleged breeding operation, with the help of deputies from his office and Houston SPCA investigators.