Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 12, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Tessa Barerra talk with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, who explains why she decided to run for Texas governor, her priorities, and what she would do differently if elected.Then, we hear from Logan Vaden, the founding artistic director of the Garden Theatre and Houston-based vocalist Wendy Taylor, who both tell us all about the "Musical Theatre Extravaganza,” which is running tonight through Sunday at the MATCH.Plus, former professional soccer player with the Houston Dynamo, Mike Chabala, joins us to give us a primer on the FIFA World Cup, the significance of this massive event, and which matchups he thinks soccer fans are most looking forward to seeing.