{"id":84483,"date":"2025-12-11T21:28:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/84483\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T21:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:28:09","slug":"hello-houston-the-commuter-cut-december-11-2025-houston-public-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/84483\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Houston \u2013 The Commuter Cut (December 11, 2025) \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, Frank, and Celeste discuss a world-first social media ban that’s now in effect in Australia, which blocks any child under the age of 16 from accessing major platforms.<\/p>\n

Then, we talk with Houston City Councilman Edward Pollard<\/a>, who joins us to give us the latest on issues concerning District J, including the highlights, challenges, as well as what’s ahead for the district. <\/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, Broadway stars Laura Bell Bundy<\/a>, Kerry Butler<\/a>, and Marissa Jaret Winokur<\/a> join us to discuss reuniting on stage for the first time in 20 years, for their upcoming concert Mama I’m A Big Girl Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And finally, our hosts and listeners share the things they’re currently obsessed with this week for our regular Thursday feature, “Current Obsessions.”<\/p>\n

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