Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks!
On today’s Hello Houston, Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor and co-host of Houston Public Media’s Party Politics, joins us in the first hour to help us break down the races and propositions in the 2026 primary election and to give us a preview of tomorrow’s State of the Union address.
Then, Priya James, associate director of community engagement at NEDA Houston, joins us to discuss National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, as well as tell us about the factors that drive eating disorders.
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In the second hour of the show, we learn all about The Inquisitor, a documentary about the life and legacy of lawyer, educator, and former Texas congresswoman Barbara Jordan, with director Angela Tucker and executive producer Tyrone Dixon. The documentary will premiere tonight on PBS Channel 8.
Also, Houston-based photographer Ed Finger tells us about his photography work, his travels exploring 95 different countries, and an upcoming exhibition that will feature his work later this week.
Plus, as always, Celeste and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the Mexican army’s killing of the leader of the Jalisco cartel, President Trump directing agencies to release files related to UFOs, and logistics and supply chain expert, Margaret Kidd, shares her thoughts on President Trump’s plans to raise global tariffs from 10% to 15%.