Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut

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.

Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut, a news show with 50 episodes published.

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  Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut

  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 11, 2026)

  Sep 11, 202653 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we hear from former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who was at the Pentagon minutes after the building was struck on September 11, 2001. He reflects on the courage and sacrifice he witnessed firsthand on that day. Next, we hear the first edition of Tessa’s new feature, Tessa Takes On , in which she talks with Andrew Johnson, who’s known for playing the Houston Texans’ mascot Toro. He discusses how it all began and what playing this character means to him. Also, we talk with Bill Tatar, Roman Aguilar, and Maren Will, the organizers of the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at the Houston National Cemetery tomorrow, September 12, to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 10, 2026)

  Sep 10, 202637 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Dr. Zoabe Hafeez , a nonresident fellow at the Baker Institute’s Center for Health Policy, discusses a new study that outlines possible solutions that could help make traveling to school safer for children in Houston. Next, we have our first HPM in Focus , in which we talk with Houston Public Media reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh , who gives us the latest on his article on how misdemeanor marijuana arrests have soared under Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Plus, we do our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions, in which our hosts and listeners share a rundown of things that are currently taking over all their free time. You can send us your questions anytime by emailing us at talk@helllohouston.org.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 9, 2026)

  Sep 9, 202651 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Dr. Anitra Beasley , an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, discusses President Trump nominating Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA and what this could mean for access to abortion medication. Then, we hear from three-time Olympian and 1996 gold medalist, Dominique Dawes , who explains how her new Houston-area academy focuses on gymnastics and ninja training while also helping kids build strength, confidence and a love of movement. Plus, we learn about the Việt Cultural Fest , the largest Vietnamese festival in Texas, with Ann Dang, co-founder of Asian Streetness, and Thanh Le, chair of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association, who both tell us what people can expect from the festival.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 8, 2026)

  Sep 8, 202641 min

  In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Hello Houston Executive Producer Jim Kovacik’s new Tuesday feature, Five Simple Questions , in which he sits down and chats with Houston-area social media comedian Desmun Dangerfield . Then, the University of Houston Law Center’s Nikolas Guggenberger shares his thoughts on Meta’s $17 billion settlement to resolve a landmark lawsuit over claims that its platforms are designed to be addictive to children, and their separate settlement with the state of Texas. Also, pianist Timo Andres tells us about his participation in the upcoming live performance, The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass , in which ten pianists perform one of the prolific composer’s most personal works.

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  Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 4, 2026)

  Sep 4, 202647 min

  In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we talk with Dr. Byron Chaves , a professor in the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University, about the science behind food safety and how food contamination is prevented and addressed. Next, Brandon Johnson , a professional athlete, impact speaker, and founder of The AWAKE Program and The No Script Nonprofit, shares how he turned his experiences into a way to help Houston’s young people make better choices and see what’s possible for their future. Plus, Darcie Wells , President and CEO of the Houston-based non-profit CanCare , explains how the organization pairs cancer patients up with cancer survivors for hope and support, while cancer survivor Keith Saathoff shares how his experience led to him becoming a CanCare volunteer.

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