Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 2, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Katharine Shilcutt talk with State Rep. Dr. Suleman Lalani, who discusses why he believes there’s a rise in Islamophobia among Texas politicians and what impact this has on communities across the state.Then, we hear from Rebuilding Together Houston CEO Christine Holland, who tells us all about the area non-profit and its mission of providing free home repair to homeowners in need across Houston.Plus, we learn about Boomtown Brass Band, Houston’s only traditional jazz group, with its bassist and tubist Thomas Helton, who explains how they're keeping the rich traditions of jazz alive through their music.