Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 30, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie and guest host Chau Nguyen talk with Dr. Stephen Sherman, a research scientist with the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, who explains the findings of their 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report.Then, Claudia de Vasco, the Managing Director of Miller Outdoor Theatre, tells us about all the upcoming performances that will be available at the outdoor theater this summer.Also, we hear from Sandra Guerra Thompson, a professor of law and former director of the Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Houston Law Center, who discusses the history of the insanity defense, how psychological defenses are used in criminal cases, and how public perception of this defense has changed over the years.