Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks!
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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In the second hour of the show, we revisit Celeste’s in-depth interview with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for her Cold Coffee series as part of our month-long celebration of Women’s History Month. To watch the full interview, click here.
Plus, Alan Steinberg, a volunteer board member for the local non-profit Keep Houston Beautiful, tells us about the organization and their mission to ensure the city is kept clean through a combination of education and community partnerships.
And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank talk about today’s top headlines at the top of each hour, including the death of a Georgia teacher after a student prank went wrong, Houston’s public transit system receiving more than $9 million in federal funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the latest developments on the war with Iran.