Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 24, 2026)

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and guest host Maria Todd talk with University of Houston Energy Fellow Ed Hirs, who shares his thoughts on how data centers will impact Texas’s power grid and how they’ve already affected consumers.Then, Houston-born filmmaker Karla Murthy and HTX MADE creator Li Lu join us to tell us about a screening of Murthy’s award-winning documentary, The Gas Station Attendant, which will take place tomorrow night, June 25, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.Plus, Houston Business Journal reporter Janet Miranda joins us to break down the reasons why Houston is trailing behind other major Texas cities like Austin and Dallas when it comes to attracting and retaining college graduates and young professionals, despite its job opportunities and relatively affordable cost of living.