EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 1H 36M
Hello Houston (June 5, 2026)
from Hello Houston · host Garrett Bohlmann
On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Heidi Russell, Director of the Center for Health Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute, who explains what healthcare policy changes have been made under the Trump administration and how they’re affecting patients and providers.Then, we’re joined by legendary Texas singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, who talks about his performance tonight with the Houston Symphony, as well as his music career and the musicians he's worked with.In the second hour, Cindy Siegel, Chair of the Harris County Republican Party, joins us to give us her take on the results of recent runoff elections, the current state of the Republican Party, and what the party hopes to accomplish in the Fall.Plus, our hosts share a rundown of events happening this weekend in Houston as part of our regular Friday feature, “Last Minute Plans,” while they and Hello Houston listeners also share their own weekend plans.And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Tessa Barerra discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including CBS News firing longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, advocacy groups asking a federal appeals court to bring back the Texas Dream Act, and officials determining that a failed sensor caused the Pleasure Pier roller coaster to stop.
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On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Heidi Russell, Director of the Center for Health Policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute, who explains what healthcare policy changes have been made under the Trump administration and how they’re affecting patients and providers.Then, we’re joined by legendary Texas singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, who talks about his performance tonight with the Houston Symphony, as well as his music career and the musicians he's worked with.In the second hour, Cindy Siegel, Chair of the Harris County Republican Party, joins us to give us her take on the results of recent runoff elections, the current state of the Republican Party, and what the party hopes to accomplish in the Fall.Plus, our hosts share a rundown of events happening this weekend in Houston as part of our regular Friday feature, “Last Minute Plans,” while they and Hello Houston listeners also share their own weekend plans.And, as always, Ernie Manouse and guest host Tessa Barerra discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including CBS News firing longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, advocacy groups asking a federal appeals court to bring back the Texas Dream Act, and officials determining that a failed sensor caused the Pleasure Pier roller coaster to stop.
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