Hello Houston Full Episode - March 16, 2026

Описание: Today on Hello Houston, energy economist Ed Hirs will break down President Trump’s threat to NATO over help securing the Strait of Hormuz after it has been blocked since the start of the war with Iran. A new report finds the U.S. is short about 7.2 million rental homes that are affordable and available to people with extremely low incomes. We discuss this shortage with Ben Martin, Deputy Director of Texas Housers. Nicole Zayas Manzano, Deputy Director of Policy at The Bail Project, breaks down new data out of Harris County that suggests recent changes to the local bail system may be working. Plus, we celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of one of Houston’s most unique and iconic cultural landmarks, the Julia Ideson Library, with Nicholas Sawicki, Executive Director of the Houston Public Library Foundation. Also, Gilles Dyan and Gregory Lahmi tell us about Opera Gallery Houston.

Hello Houston is your connection to the heart of the Bayou City. We dive deep into the stories that matter to Houstonians – from breaking local news to cultural happenings, community voices, and the everyday joys and challenges of life in our vibrant city.

Hosts Ernie Manouse, Frank Billingsley, and Celeste Díaz Schurman bring you thoughtful discussions, insightful interviews, and a mix of topics including local politics and city events, Houston’s ever-changing food scene, and feel-good stories from your neighborhood.

Hello Houston streams live on YouTube weekdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT, and airs live on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.

Timestamps:
00:00 Pre-show news
06:16 Show Intro
07:01 Weather update
10:40 Oscars
13:16 Rodeo Houston chaos over weekend
18:23 “Love Story” show
20:15 GOP uncovering past James Talarico comments
26:50 Affordable housing shortage
47:06 Opera Gallery Houston
1:10:03 Trump threat to NATO
1:27:59 New bail system
1:45:15 Julia Ideson Library 100th anniversary

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