In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Houston broadcaster Shara Fryer joins us to discuss the legacy of legendary Houston newsman Dave Ward, her longtime colleague and co-anchor from 1986 to 2003, following his passing on Saturday.

Then, we hear from longtime ABC13 anchor Melanie Lawson, who joins us to reflect on her extraordinary 43-year-long career with the station, as well as what comes next following her recently announced retirement.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with Chet Garner, host of the award-winning travel series, The Daytripper, who tells us more about the series and the places in Texas he’s traveled to.

Also, we’re joined by Daniel Ackermann, Director of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens at MFAH, who discusses Christmas Village at Bayou Bend and the history behind the museum’s famous mansion.

Then, we break down President Trump's $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers, with Russell Boening, President of the Texas Farm Bureau, who shares his thoughts on whether this aid will be enough to support farmers dealing with severe financial losses.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie, Frank, and Celeste discuss a world-first social media ban that’s now in effect in Australia, which blocks any child under the age of 16 from accessing major platforms.

Then, we talk with Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard, who joins us to give us the latest on issues concerning District J, including the highlights, challenges, as well as what’s ahead for the district.

Also, Broadway stars Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, and Marissa Jaret Winokur join us to discuss reuniting on stage for the first time in 20 years, for their upcoming concert Mama I’m A Big Girl Now.

And finally, our hosts and listeners share the things they’re currently obsessed with this week for our regular Thursday feature, “Current Obsessions.”

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear from Harris County Precinct 6 Constable Silvia Trevino, who joins us to discuss how we can stay alert and keep ourselves and our communities safe during the holiday season.

Also, we’re joined by Kat Robinson, Vice Chair of the Houston Association of Realtors, who helps break down the latest Houston housing numbers and what all of this means for homeowners and buyers.

Then, we discuss the Alley Theatre's annual production of A Christmas Carol with Houston-based actors Brandon Hearnsberger, Adam Gibbs, and Dylan Godwin, who all tell us about this year’s production, what the story means to them, and how it feels to be part of a Houston holiday tradition.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we learn about the upcoming opening of the Ismaili Center Houston, a long-envisioned landmark, which is the first center of its kind in the United States and seventh in the world, with spokesperson Omar Samji.

Then, we discuss a new study on climate anxiety in the Houston area, with Rice University’s Dr. James Elliott, who helps break down what was uncovered in the study and what its findings mean for resilience in the future.

Plus, we also hear from Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease physician with UTHealth Houston, who shares his thoughts on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voting to roll back a decades-long, universal recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear from Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin, who tells us about a new dashboard aimed at changing how we understand and tackle gun violence, as well as her recently announced run for Harris County attorney.

Also, we’re joined by Houston-based author William Dylan Powell, who talks to us about his new book, Lost Treasures of Houston, which explores the amazing people, places, and phenomena from Houston’s history.

Plus, Emma Wager, a senior policy analyst at KFF, joins us to share her thoughts on expiring subsidies for Obamacare, what lawmakers are currently weighing, and what’s at stake for millions of American families.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we talk with Jishnu Nair, a health care reporter for Houston Business Journal, about Houston Methodist joining a massive lawsuit against several major health insurance companies over alleged price fixing.

Then, we discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas to use its controversial new congressional map in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, with State Representative Gene Wu, who joins us to share his views about this decision.

Plus, we also hear from Ollie Dickens, the great-great-great-grandson of celebrated author Charles Dickens, who talks to us about his connection to his famous ancestor and his work, as well as this weekend’s Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Nour Acosta, a senior legal clinic supervisor at the University of Houston Law Center, discusses Proposition 15, a constitutional amendment that formally adds parental rights into the state constitution, and what changes parents might see now that it’s passed.

Then, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with CJ Emmons, a Houston-born singer, songwriter, and former Dancing with the Stars principal singer, who tells us more about his career and one-man show, I'm Freaking Talented, which is coming soon to the Hobby Center.

Plus, we also break down a new wave of Texas state laws that are about to take effect, with Mark Jones, a professor in the Department of Political Science at Rice University, who also shares his thoughts on what each of them could mean for Texans.