Hello Houston (January 9, 2026)

On today’s Hello Houston, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease physician at UTHealth Houston, who discusses the surge in flu and COVID cases around the country over the holiday season, as well as what’s driving this increase.

Then, we’re joined by Anthony Brandt, a professor of composition and music theory at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, who tells us all about the school’s new Music, Mind and Body Lab, and what it will be focused on studying.

In the show’s second hour, Houston entrepreneur Jerome D. Love fills us in on What is Rich, a new docuseries he is hosting, which explores how people across the country, from entrepreneurs to everyday Americans, are redefining wealth beyond just money.

Also, Bernie Tretta, the Athletes with Disabilities Captain for the Chevron Houston Marathon, talks to us about the marathoners with disabilities who participate in the event and her work with them.

And, as always, Celeste and guest host Doug Miller talk about today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including the controversial plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital into Hermann Park, the unclear future of the Astrodome, and more.

Plus, University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs joins in to share his thoughts on oil executives meeting at the White House to discuss plans for Venezuela.