Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut
Podcast Description
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City, but shorter, for our busy commuters. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics pertinent to Houstonians, including local news, sports events such as the NCAA basketball championship, community issues like food assistance policies, cultural happenings, and personal stories from influential individuals. For example, recent episodes explored discussions about economic policies with the Dallas Fed, public health issues with local epidemiologists, and the vibrant Houston food scene spotlighting local chefs and restaurateurs.
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City, but shorter, for our busy commuters. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.
In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” historian and author Blair LM Kelley and Prairie View A&M’s Dr. Melanye Price join us to discuss what Juneteenth means to us in the modern day and how the holiday continues to shape conversations about social justice in the U.S.
Then, we hear from the Texas State Director for Save the Children, Militza Mezquita, who shares advice on how parents can keep their children learning during summer vacation.
Plus, Ernie and guest host Chau Nguyen share the latest things that have been taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions, while also sharing obsessions from Hello Houston listeners. You can send your Current Obsessions to us anytime by emailing us at [email protected].
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