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Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. Every weekday, we dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians — from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dr. Luz Maria Garcini, Director of the Center for Community and Public Health at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, who discusses food insecurity in Houston and efforts to close these gaps.

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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Dan Anthony, Executive Director at We Pay the Tariffs, who discusses where we are now after a year of President Trump’s tariffs, what this past year has meant for small businesses, and what comes next.

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On Today's "Hello Houston" it was shortened show as we joined NPR and President Trump's press conference at noon. At the top of the 11am hour, we discussed the top stories of the day including President Trump's profane social media post on Easter Sun... more

On today’s Hello Houston, we hear Celeste’s interview with Bob Fryklund, vice president and chief strategist for the Upstream Energy Group at S&P Global, during last week’s CERAWeek conference, in which he discusses what’s shifted in the energy lands... more

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Recent Guests

Dominique Saxa
Former TV co-host, Houston TV veteran
Houston Public Media / local TV
Episode: Hello Houston (April 3, 2026)
Derek Shore
Host on Houston Life, KPRC
Houston Life / KPRC
Episode: Hello Houston (April 3, 2026)
Bob Fryklund
Chief Upstream Strategist, S&P Global
S&P Global
Episode: Hello Houston (April 3, 2026)
Lori Johnson Ramirez
Houston Public Media station manager
Houston Public Media
Episode: Hello Houston (April 3, 2026)
Sam Slobin
Founder of the Friendship Basketball Association
Friendship Circle of Houston
Episode: Hello Houston (April 1, 2026)
Sarah Garcia
Director of the Community for Conscious Aging
The Jung Center of Houston
Episode: Hello Houston (April 1, 2026)
Jim Benton
Certified Clinical Sexologist
The Jung Center of Houston
Episode: Hello Houston (April 1, 2026)
Bob Gale
Co-writer of Back to the Future; book writer for the musical
Back to the Future franchise
Episode: Hello Houston (March 31, 2026)
Darren Bush
Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center
Episode: Hello Houston (March 30, 2026)

Hosts

Ernie Manuse
Host focused on local news, public affairs, and community conversations in Houston.
Celestia Sherman
Co-host and on-air personality; leads discussions on city issues, culture, and events.
Frank Billingsley
Co-host; covers a mix of local news, politics, and community topics with a focus on Houston life.

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#136
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#165
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Hello Houston (March 31, 2026)
Q: How do you view the future steps after Artemis II, and what is the plan for continuing the Artemis program?
The discussion highlights that Artemis II is a test mission in a broader plan to build a permanent lunar presence, with Artemis III and IV planned and the program aiming to maintain a cadence of launches roughly within a year apart, advancing toward Mars.
Hello Houston (March 31, 2026)
Q: What has been the biggest challenge in tightening Houston's budget and balancing the city's finances?
Hollins describes managing a large budget with deficits, balancing spending against revenue, and the need to be transparent and practical—while keeping essential services funded and avoiding tax increases unless absolutely necessary.
Hello Houston (March 30, 2026)
Q: What does the Live Nation settlement signal about antitrust enforcement right now?
The panel explains it's a complex picture with some enforcement activity and a push from lawmakers like Klobuchar to strengthen oversight, while courts and prosecutorial discretion still shape how settlements are implemented and challenged.
Hello Houston (March 27, 2026)
Q: What does Rodney Ellis say about the 20 percent threshold and what it enables for workers?
Ellis explains that when 20 percent of employees sign up with a union, the county can recognize a consultation policy allowing union leaders to advocate on issues, giving workers a formal seat at the table without guaranteeing collective bargaining or strikes.
Hello Houston (March 24, 2026)
Q: What is the core concern with expanding Ben Taub Hospital into Hermann Park, given the floodplain risk?
Experts and opponents argue that moving into flood-prone land jeopardizes emergency access and public safety, and that the expansion could be done within the current Ben Taub footprint, preserving parkland and reducing flood-related vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello Houston

What is Hello Houston about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekday-focused Houston-focused program blends hard local news with culture, politics, and community features. The show consistently covers major local stories (education, public safety, governance) alongside mid- and long-form conversations with policymakers, reporters, and community leaders. Notable recurring segments include on-site reports from civic events (like rodeo operations and education initiatives), interviews with policy experts on topics such as air quality, legislative developments, and transportation, and profiles of artists and nonprofits shaping the city. The mix of practical, civic, and human-interest topics makes it useful for listeners who want a broad, informed view of Houston's everyday life, power dynamics, and cul... more

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1. Houston Matters
2. Up First from NPR
3. The Daily
4. Marketplace
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1. Dominique Saxa
2. Derek Shore
3. Bob Fryklund
4. Lori Johnson Ramirez
5. Sam Slobin
6. Sarah Garcia
7. Jim Benton
8. Bob Gale

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