Hello Houston

On today’s Hello Houston, Chris Canetti, President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston Host Committee, joins us again on the show to give us an update on how the city is handling the crowds and festivities of the World Cup.

Next, we talk with Jessi Bowman, the founder and owner of FLATS, a Houston-based photo lab, community darkroom, and exhibition space, who tells us all about the services they provide and the current state of...

On today’s Hello Houston, as Juneteenth approaches, historian and author Blair LM Kelley and Prairie View A&M’s Dr. Melanye Price join us to explore what the holiday means to us today and how it’s still shaping conversations about social justice in the United States.

Next, Militza Mezquita, the Texas State Director for Save the Children, joins us to share tips for how parents can keep their children learning th...

On today’s Hello Houston, University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs joins us in the first hour of the show to share his thoughts on the United States' memorandum of understanding with Iran and what we can expect to see with oil prices going forward.

Then, Kevin Myer, CEO and President of LifeGift, the organ procurement organization for North, Southeast and West Texas, joins us to discuss the importance of organ, eye and tiss...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss the latest on the state of Texas and the Smithsonian’s battle over where the Space Shuttle Discovery should call home with Kelly Crow, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, who’s been covering this story.

Then, Laurette Veres, owner and producer of The Bridal Extravaganza Show, one of the largest bridal expos in the country, joins us to tell us all about how the upcoming event...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by the Harris County reporter for the Houston Chronicle, John Lomax V, who discusses what led to the resignation of the Harris County Flood Control District’s director and where its flood control projects currently stand.

Then, we check in with Justin Ballard, the Newsroom Meteorologist for the Houston Chronicle, who gives us the latest information on what we can expect from t...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa in the show’s first hour, who explains why she believes Texas voters are ready for a change in leadership and what she would do differently if elected governor.

Then, the Garden Theatre’s founding artistic director, Logan Vaden and Houston-based vocalist Wendy Taylor join us to tell us all about the "Musical Theatre Extravaganza...

On today’s Hello Houston, Thomas A. Saenz, President and General Counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, who recently argued before the Fifth Circuit in support of students' right to defend the Texas Dream Act, discusses the future of the law and the court battles ahead for it.

Next, we’re joined by Jennifer Agbu and Alana Scott, the Artistic Director and Assistant Artistic Director of Houston...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with The Texas Tribune’s health reporter Terri Langford, who joins us to discuss Texas Children’s Hospital’s planned detransition clinic, why the hospital was required to create it, and what it could mean for patients.

Then, we turn to the arts and chat with actor Adam Brett, who talks to us about playing the character Wadsworth in the national tour of CLUE, which is currentl...

On today’s Hello Houston, we discuss a new study from the Hobby School of Public Affairs that takes a closer look at how Houston residents view their communities, with the University of Houston’s Gail Buttorff and Maria Perez Arguelles, who both break down its findings.

Then, Seetha Kulandaisamy, the Director of Development at ISHIDA Dance Company and Texas-born dancer Helen Clare Kinney, tell us about waiting/REX, a con...

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Alice Liu and Felix Kapoor of the Houston People’s Budget Campaign in the show's first hour, who both break down the organization’s proposed amendments to Mayor Whitmire’s city budget plan as city leaders prepare to vote on it.  

In the second hour, Jonathan Friedman, the Sy Syms Managing Director of U.S. Free Expression Programs at PEN America, discusses H...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Heidi Russell, Director of the Center for Health Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute, who explains what healthcare policy changes have been made under the Trump administration and how they’re affecting patients and providers.

Then, we’re joined by legendary Texas singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, who talks about his performance tonight with the Houston Symphony, as ...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with John Diamond, Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice University's Baker Institute, who helps break down the economic fallout of the Iran War as Americans continue to experience high energy prices.  

Then, Bain Wilson, the Rancher Education and Outreach Manager at Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, joins us to discuss the New World Screwworm and the threat they pose to t...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Libby Cohen, Executive Director of the non-profit Raise Your Hand Texas, who helps us understand the state of public-school funding in Texas, as well as give us an update on the state’s school voucher program.

Next, Bradley Michalakis, the Head of Dramaturgy at Alley Theatre, joins us to tell us all about the shows that will be in the arts organization's upcoming 2026 – 27...

On today’s Hello Houston, State Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani, who represents House District 76 in Fort Bend County, joins us to discuss his recent op-ed in the Houston Chronicle about what he describes as growing Islamophobia among Texas politicians.

Next, we talk with Christine Holland, the CEO of local non-profit Rebuilding Together Houston, who tells us all about their work providing free home repair to homeowners in n...

On today’s Hello Houston, we dedicate our whole show to the official start of hurricane season, which we kick off with ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog, who gives us a preview of what we can expect over the next several months and what residents should be looking out for.

Then, Nathan Brownell, the Vice President of Resilience and Capital Delivery at CenterPoint, talks to us about how the energy company is preparing for...

On today’s Hello Houston, Jim Szczesniak, the Director of Aviation for the Houston Airport System, joins us in the show’s first hour to discuss changes happening at the airports and what travelers can expect from this year’s busy summer travel season.

Then, we’re joined again by Nerdtropolis founder and editor Sean Tajipour, who breaks down the 2026 summer movie season and shares his thoughts on which release...

On today’s Hello Houston, we hear from Texas State Representative and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who shares his reaction to now facing off against Republican nominee and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November’s general election.

Then, we’re joined by Houston-based author Kalyani Adusumilli, who tells us all about her newly released debut novel, The Invisible Canvas, and how it explores mental hea...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Houston Business Journal reporter Chandler France, who discusses the uncertain future of the Astrodome with the landmark possibly facing either demolition or redevelopment as part of a master plan for NRG Park.

Then, we chat with José R. Ralat, the James Beard award-winning taco editor for Texas Monthly, who breaks down his report on the best taquerias in Texas, and what trends he’s...

On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Houston Public Media’s politics and government reporter, Andrew Schneider, in the show's first hour, who helps guide us through the key races in the Texas primary runoff election, with today being Election Day.

Next, Houston-based actress Teresa Zimmermann joins us to talk about her role in Theatre Under the Stars’ production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, which is cur...