{"id":321450,"date":"2026-06-03T20:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/321450\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:58:09","slug":"hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-june-3-2026-houston-public-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/321450\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Houston \u2013 The Commuter Cut (June 3, 2026) \u2013 Houston Public Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\"HelloHello Houston: The Commuter Cut<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s edition of \u201cThe Commuter Cut,\u201d Ernie and guest host Katharine Shilcutt<\/a> talk with Dr. Libby Cohen<\/a>, Executive Director of the non-profit Raise Your Hand Texas<\/a>, who discusses the state of public-school funding in Texas and the state\u2019s school voucher program.<\/p>\n

Then, we hear from Bradley Michalakis, the Head of Dramaturgy at Alley Theatre<\/a>, who breaks down all the shows that will be in the arts organization’s upcoming 2026 \u2013 27 season, which is also their 80th season.<\/p>\n

Sign up for the Hello, Houston!<\/a> daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n

Also, Tammi Wallace, President and CEO of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce<\/a> and Avery Belyeu, CEO of The Montrose Center<\/a>, join us to both give us their thoughts on the meaning of Pride Month and how much progress has been achieved by the LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>\n

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