Hello Houston is a two-hour weekday talk show on Houston Public Media's News 88.7, airing 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and livestreamed on YouTube. The June 4, 2026 episode, hosted by Ernie Manouse and Tessa Barrera, covers the economic fallout of the Iran War, the New World Screwworm's threat to U.S. cattle, summer travel tips, and Houston local headlines. It is also available as a podcast and a 40-minute Commuter Cut on major platforms.
• Airs a two-hour weekday talk show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on News 88.7
• Livestreams episodes on YouTube
• Covers local Houston news headlines
• Hosts expert guests on topics like energy, agriculture, and travel
• Produces a shorter 40-minute 'Commuter Cut' version for busy listeners
• Releases episodes as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, NPR, and other platforms
• Runs a weekly 'Current Obsessions' segment on Thursdays where listeners can participate
1. Listen live on News 88.7 on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2. Watch the livestream on YouTube
3. Subscribe to the Hello Houston podcast on Apple Podcasts, NPR, or other podcast apps
4. Listen to the 40-minute Commuter Cut if you are short on time
5. Email talk@hellohouston.org to share your 'Current Obsessions' on Thursdays
• Produced by Houston Public Media, a public media organization
• Airs on News 88.7, a public radio station
• Features expert guests such as a Rice University Baker Institute director
• Available on established podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and NPR
• Covers verifiable local news topics including Houston City Council proposals
This podcast episode covers topics that affect everyday life in Houston, like energy prices, livestock threats, summer travel, and local government decisions. It is a free, easy way to stay informed about what is happening in the city.
