A 40-minute Houston radio show designed for commuters, featuring local experts discussing flood research, celebrated chefs, and beloved Houston institutions.
Houston Public Media creates The Commuter Cut, a 40-minute radio show designed for Houston commuters driving home from work. This special edition of Hello Houston covers local news, culture, and community stories that matter to our city. Each episode features interviews with Houston experts, business leaders, artists, and researchers who shape our community. Recent shows explored flood mapping research from University of Houston scientists, conversations with James Beard Award-winning Houston chefs, and celebrations of longtime Houston cultural institutions like notsuoH art space. The show connects busy Houstonians to important local conversations they might miss during their hectic days. Whether you're stuck in traffic on I-45 or driving home through the Heights, The Commuter Cut keeps you informed about Houston's growth, challenges, and successes. The program highlights Houston's diverse voices and showcases the innovation happening across our neighborhoods. You can listen during your evening commute or catch episodes online anytime. Houston Public Media produces this content to serve our community's need for accessible, relevant local journalism. The show proves that even busy schedules shouldn't prevent us from staying connected to our city's stories and the people working to improve Houston.
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In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie Manouse and guest host Lisa Gray discuss the use of AI in flood mapping, with University of Houston researcher Francisco Haces-Garcia, who also explains what was found in a recent flood risk study he authored.
Then, James Beard Award-winning Houston chef and TV host, Chris Shepherd, joins us to tell us about his new live conversation series, Breaking Bread, which is being presented by the Hobby Center.
Plus, we recognize the 30th anniversary of the popular Houston art space and bar, notsuoH, with its co-founders and owners Jim Pirtle and Missy Bosch, who share the story of how this unique Houston institution began and what's ahead for them as they enter a new chapter.
