Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 3, 2026)

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and guest host Katharine Shilcutt talk with Dr. Libby Cohen, Executive Director of the non-profit Raise Your Hand Texas, who discusses the state of public-school funding in Texas and the state's school voucher program.Then, we hear from Bradley Michalakis, the Head of Dramaturgy at Alley Theatre, who breaks down all the shows that will be in the arts organization’s upcoming 2026 – 27 season, which is also their 80th season.Also, Tammi Wallace, President and CEO of the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and Avery Belyeu, CEO of The Montrose Center, join us to both give us their thoughts on the meaning of Pride Month and how much progress has been achieved by the LGBTQIA+ community.