Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 28, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie’s conversation with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who gives his reaction to facing off against Republican nominee Ken Paxton in November’s general election following Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff.Next, Houston-based author Kalyani Adusumilli talks to us about her newly released debut novel, The Invisible Canvas, and how it explores mental health, trauma, and personal identity.And finally, Ernie and guest host Courtney Zubowski share the things they’ve been obsessed with lately as part of our regular Thursday feature, Current Obsessions. You can send Hello Houston your Current Obsessions anytime by emailing us at [email protected].