Hello Houston

On today’s Hello Houston, we speak with Dr. Amier Haidar, a cardiovascular disease fellow at UTHealth Houston, who breaks down the findings of a new study that’s raising concerns about the impact of ultra-processed foods on heart health.

Then, former University of Houston golfer and PGA Hall of Fame member Jim McLean joins us to tell us all about the glory days of Houston golf as written about in his new book, The Houston Dynasty: T...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk to Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkison, who joins us live from the Johnson Space Center to tell us all about tonight’s launch for the moon-bound Artemis II mission from Cape Canaveral.

Next, the Jung Center of Houston’s Sarah Garcia and certified clinical sexologist Jim Benton, tell us about an upcoming new workshop series at the center that’s designed to help foster connection and persona...

On today’s Hello Houston, we celebrate the first anniversary of our show’s launch with returning guests, including our first guest, City Controller Chris Hollins, who discusses the state of the city one year after joining us on our first show.

Then, Houston comedian and content creator Chinedu joins us to celebrate the show’s anniversary, having also joined us on our first show, as well as talk about his stand-up comedy work and his...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Darren Bush, a professor of law at the University of Houston Law Center, who breaks down a newly filed bill aimed at strengthening reviews of antitrust cases following the settlement of the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit.

Next, Houston Grand Opera General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor joins us to tell us all about their upcoming 2026 – 27 Season, which includes six operas, and to share her t...

On today’s Hello Houston, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins us in the show’s first hour to discuss a new policy that gives county employees a path to organize and advocate for better pay and working conditions.

Then, Main Street Theater’s Founding Artistic Director Rebecca Greene Udden joins us to talk about their production of playwright Tom Stoppard’s final play Leopoldstadt, and the theater's 50th season.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we hear Celeste’s interview with Ben Lefebvre, Deputy Energy Editor at Politico, whom she spoke with at the annual energy conference CERAWeek by S&P Global taking place in Houston this week. They discuss the latest issues impacting the energy industry.

Also, sports analyst Charlie Pallilo breaks down today’s big Houston sports day, which includes the University of Houston men’s basketball team in the Sw...

On today’s Hello Houston, we hear the newest installment of University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus’ series Texperts, in which he breaks down the duties of a county commissioner and talks with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia.

Then, we’re joined by Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra band director, David Caceras and student musician and lead tenor Matthew Cruz, wh...

On today’s Hello Houston, Jim Blackburn, a professor in the practice of environmental law at Rice University, joins us to talk about the expansion of the Ben Taub hospital through eminent domain, and what we can expect next now that the plan is moving forward.

Next, Broadway star Nicholas Rodriguez tells us all about his upcoming concert, Sincerely, Sondheim, a musical tribute to the life and legacy of the late composer Stephen Sond...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Rice University President Reginald DesRoches, who discusses the efforts and initiatives the university has launched in recent years, his management philosophy, and what his priorities are moving forward.

Then, neurologist Dr. Justine Chen and Houston-area jazz pianist Barry Seelen join us to tell us about a new treatment that helped Seelen regain the ability to swallow after he experienced a...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Jon Van Gorp, chair of global law at the law firm Mayer Brown, who shares his thoughts on what’s fueling Houston’s rise as a major legal and commercial hub with an influx of national and international law firms moving to the city.

Then, we learn about the 22nd Houston Jewish Film Festival with Amy Rahmani, the Arts and Culture Director at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, who al...

On today’s Hello Houston, the Baker Institute’s Bill King joins us to break down a new report raising questions about the long-term cost of affordable housing programs in Harris County, finding they could result in billions of dollars in lost property tax revenue over time.

Next, we learn all about the limited documentary series, The Change: Unleashing the Wild Woman, with the series’ director and producer, Linda Gibbs, who explains...

On today’s Hello Houston, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins joins us in the show’s first hour to discuss the rising cost of electricity, with the city of Houston expected to spend more than $131 million on electricity this fiscal year.

Next, we’re joined by John Slaby and Cookie Wells, longtime members of Archway Gallery, a long-running artist-owned and operated gallery in Houston, who tell us about its history and an upcoming e...

On today’s show, Houston soccer legend and former Houston Dynamo player, Brian Ching, joins us to discuss his career, the upcoming FIFA World Cup event, and his induction into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame this Fall.

Then, Kathleen Spangler, Assistant Executive Director of the local faith-based organization Hope Center Houston, tells us all about their work and how they’re celebrating their tenth anniversary.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Ben Martin, Deputy Director at Texas Housers, who discusses a new report that found low-income earners are experiencing a shortage of affordable rental units, and what we're seeing nationwide and in the Houston region. 

Then, we learn all about Opera Gallery Houston, the newest part of an international network of galleries known for showcasing modern and contemporary works by world-famous artis...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the upcoming 2026 Oscars with Dave Morales, co-owner and editor of the entertainment news website BackstageOL.com, who shares his predictions for the big winners of this year’s ceremony.

Then, Dom Finetti and Patrick McAlexander of the Houston-based non-profit a cappella ensemble Space City Sound, tell us all about the group and their upcoming performance on the University of Houston campus. Plus...

On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Sergio Lira, President of the Houston council of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), discusses their decision to cancel this year’s Cinco De Mayo parade, and other pressing concerns for the city’s Latin American community.

Then, we learn all about this year’s upcoming Tour De Houston, an annual community bike ride event celebrating the beauty, history, and diversity of Houston’s neighb...

On today’s Hello Houston, we are back at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event in the entire world. In the first hour, Chris Boleman, President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, talks to us about everything the rodeo has to offer as well as his history with the organization. 

Then, Houston Mayor John Whitmire joins us to share his favorite rodeo memories, discuss how t...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Dr. Daniel Hamermesh, an emeritus professor of economics at the University of Texas, who discusses the latest jobs report, what’s behind the rise in job losses, and what this means for Houstonians.

Then, we talk with literacy activist and influencer Oliver James, who shares his experience with adult illiteracy and his journey of learning to read with the help of TikTok.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk about oil prices surging due to the Iran conflict, with University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs, who explains what’s driving the spike in these prices and what this could mean for consumers.

Then, we learn about the Houston area non-profit The Woods Project, with executive director Natalie Hausman-Weiss and program manager Manny Salas, who both explain how the organization creates wilderness exp...