Hello Houston is a daily public radio show on Houston Public Media that brings local news, community stories, and expert insights to our neighborhoods. This show connects Houston residents with what matters most in our city - from economic reports that affect our jobs and businesses to local organizations helping families thrive. The May 1, 2026 episode featured a Houston economy report from PNC's Chief Economist, helping residents understand job markets and business trends in our region. The show highlighted The Women's Resource of Greater Houston, an organization that helps women in our community build financial stability through job training and support services. Listeners also learned about historic preservation efforts, including work to protect important buildings and spaces that tell Houston's story. Public radio shows like Hello Houston matter because they give us reliable, local information we need to make good decisions for our families and neighborhoods. The show covers topics that directly impact Houston residents - from city council decisions to new programs that help with housing, health care, and education. Houston Public Media provides this service free to everyone in our community. You can listen on 88.7 FM, stream online at houstonpublicmedia.org, or download podcasts. The show airs weekday mornings and covers the stories that shape life in Harris County and surrounding areas.
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On today's Hello Houston, we’re joined by Gus Faucher, the Chief Economist for PNC, in the first hour of the show, who breaks down a new report with insights on where Houston's economy stands currently and what we can expect in the months ahead.
Then, we learn all about the local women's organization, The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, with its Chief Development Officer, Stephanie Magers, who tells us about their work empowering women to make choices to become financially stable.
In the second hour, Phoebe Tudor discusses the importance of historical preservation and her role as Board Chair at the National Trust for Historic Preservation as she takes on Washington and the preservation of the White House.
Plus, as it's Celeste Diaz Schurman's last show as a full-time Hello Houston host, we bring in some special guests and a few surprises to wish her well as she steps into a new chapter.
And, as always, Ernie Manouse and Celeste Diaz Schurman (for one final time) talk about today's top stories at the top of each hour, including Camp Mystic withdrawing its application for a summer 2026 camp license and nationwide May Day demonstrations calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping.
