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On today’s Hello Houston, the University of Houston Law Center’s David Froomkin joins us to help us make sense of what’s happening with mail-in voting after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order imposing restrictions on mail-in voting. Then, we discuss why childhood vaccination rates are declining and what this means for children and communities with Dr. Michael Bur...

On today’s Hello Houston, with today marking International Overdose Awareness Day, Dr. Doug Thornton , Director of the Prescription Drug Misuse Education and Research Center, explains why overdose deaths are declining across the country and what we’re seeing in Texas.  Next, Dr. Megan Covington , a Canine Behavior Specialist and founder of The Pit Bull Doctor, breaks down what dogs can teach us ab...

On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Peter Bahr, Vice President for the Institute for the Future of Work at the Strada Education Foundation, discusses a new report that looks at where college-educated workers are staying, where they’re moving, and how retaining native workers impacts a state’s workforce and economy. Then, we’re joined by comedian, actor, and former Saturday Night Live cast member Jay Pha...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk again with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare , who joins us to give us an update on the investigation into last month’s fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by federal immigration agents. Then, we’re joined by Jay Hickman, John Swasey, and Kyle Jones, hosts of the Houston-based comedy podcast, Bottom of the Barrel , who tell us about their upcoming th...

On today’s Hello Houston, with major tech companies like Apple and Tesla investing heavily in new manufacturing facilities across the Houston area, we discuss what this could mean for jobs, tech investment, and the region’s economy with Houston Business Journal reporter Jishnu Nair . Then, we learn all about Reel Girls HTX , an all-women fishing group focused on building sisterhood, sharing skills...

On today’s Hello Houston, Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles joins us to discuss the school district’s new school year, the major changes that are already underway, and the current concerns and criticisms surrounding the district. Next, Chef Paul Friedman, owner and executive chef of The Chef’s Table, and his son Kyle Friedman, the contractor and designer who helped bring the River Oaks locatio...

On today’s Hello Houston, Elissa Freiha , founder of Womena , a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women across the Arab world, joins us to share her thoughts on the potential impact of conflict across the Middle East on women and families. Next, we turn to sports and talk with Prairie View A&M’s head football coach Tremaine Jackson , who tells us about the inaugural Chancellor’s C...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with U.S. Representative Al Green , currently serving Texas’s 9th congressional district, who  discusses his goals and priorities before he leaves the Capitol in January and the annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast that he’s hosting tomorrow, August 22. Then, Dr. Shonnie Murrell , Governor of the Recording Academy’s Texas and Oklahoma Chapters a...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin , who discusses the county’s legal battles over mail-in voting and federal funding, what they could mean for both the county and voters, and what happens next. Next, we turn to education and talk with Reid Turner, the lead agriculture teacher at Worthing High School in Sunnyside, who tells us about how their agriculture p...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss why many of the biggest cities in Texas are currently facing mounting budget deficits with Joshua Fechter , an urban affairs reporter for The Texas Tribune, who’s recently reported on this matter. Then, Tracy Hester , co-director of the University of Houston Law Center’s Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Law Center, educates us on solar radiation manage...

On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Zuri Dale, Assistant Vice President of Research and Innovation Initiatives at Texas Southern University, explains how the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris spreads, why there are so many cases in Texas, and how we can prevent it. Then, we discuss indoor plant care with Jemine Oakes, owner of the local plant shop, The Flora Culture, who shares tips and discusses the...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Stacy Norton, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Houston Methodist Willowbrook, who discusses colon cancer risks, the warning signs to watch out for, and the importance of early detection, especially for women.   Next, Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, the inaugural director of the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Crime, Urban Research and Education, te...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss how widespread Flock cameras are becoming in the state of Texas and the debate surrounding their use with Sam Shaw , a government and growth reporter at The Waco Bridge, who's been reporting on their expansion. Then, Briana Byrd, a Houston entrepreneur and owner of Taaffe Vintage Furniture, joins us to share DIY restoration tips, how we can avoid common mistake...

On today’s Hello Houston, University of Houston law professor Seth Chandler discusses a federal judge ruling a decades-old Houston program that gives some city contracts to minority-owned businesses unconstitutional and what this could mean for the city’s contracting programs. Then, Hello Houston host Ernie Manouse and today’s guest host, former America’s Got Talent semifinalist and Houston native...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Houston Chronicle reporters Sam González Kelly and Matt deGrood , who both tell us about a recent analysis that’s raising questions about HPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents. Next, Houston native and comedian Cris Sosa talks to us about his journey taking his comedy to the national stage as a contestant on America’s Got Talent . In the show’s...

On today’s Hello Houston, Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard joins us to discuss his proposal to pause the approval of new gas stations near residential neighborhoods and what it could mean for the future of development, public health, and quality of life in Houston.   Then, we turn to books and talk with New York Times best-selling author Amanda Eyre Ward , who tells us about the two year...

On today’s Hello Houston, Yvonne Romero , Vice President for Enrollment at Rice University, tells us about the school's expanded financial aid program and what it could mean for students who thought an education at Rice was financially out of reach. Then, Galveston-based extreme weather and disaster scientist, Dr. Hal Needham, better known as “Hurricane Hal,” discusses what we can expect from this...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Peter Stout, President and CEO of the Houston Forensic Science Center , who discusses their work providing forensic services to help support criminal investigations and why scientific integrity is important for the investigative process. Then, Timothy Hudson, founder and CEO of Houston Reggae Summer Fest, and the festival's entertainment director, Tafari...

On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Katherine Hempstead of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation discusses new research that found nearly half of working-age adults struggled to afford healthcare last year and what this says about healthcare affordability in the U.S. Next, our hosts and listeners share the latest things that have been taking over all their free time as part of our regular Thursday feature,...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss a new investigation into one of the country’s largest hospital chains, American Healthcare Systems, and its owner, with Mother Jones special projects editor Hannah Levintova and Ashley Cleek , a reporter and producer at Reveal . Next, we hear from Brooke Yahney, the Wildlife Director of the Houston SPCA Wildlife Center , who breaks down their work providing eme...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Temporary Protected Status and what it could mean for Houston's Haitian and Black immigrant communities with Zenobia Lai, Executive Director of the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative , and James Pierre, Vice Chairman of Houston Haitians United . Then, University of Houston professor Dr. Lu Gao joins us to explain...

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie Manouse and guest host Deborah Hope begin the show by talking about some of today’s top stories, including a Houston man facing federal charges for flying a drone at the World Cup , and Texas being home to twenty-one of the world's biggest companies by revenue.  Next, we talk with University of Minnesota researchers Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart , who tell us abo...

On today’s Hello Houston, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Chairman Wesley Sinor discusses the rodeo's record investment in Texas students through millions of dollars in scholarships, his vision for leading the rodeo, and what's already in the works for next year's event. Then, Houston artist Tay Butler tells us about his journey from the military to becoming an artist, why he views art as a...

On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie Manouse and guest host Doug Miller begin the show by discussing today’s top stories, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asking state lawmakers to find ways to further instill religion into public life and singer Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" making chart history. Then, Dr. Jonathan McCullers , Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the Unive...

On today’s Hello Houston, newly elected Houston City Council Member Joe Panzarella shares his vision for the future of Freedmen’s Town, which focuses on balancing growth and preserving its history while simultaneously giving its residents a stronger voice.  Next, we talk with Ignacio “Nacho” Torras, co-founder of the Genuine Cup , who tells us all about this international soccer tournament and how...