Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (January 9, 2026)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Celeste and guest host Doug Miller discuss the surge of flu activity in recent weeks with Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease physician at UTHealth Houston, who also explains how families can stay safe.

Also, we hear comments from Hello Houston listeners who share how they feel about the controversial plan to expand Ben Taub Hospital into Hermann Park through eminent domain.

Then, we’re joined by Houston entrepreneur Jerome D. Love, who tells us about the docuseries he’s hosting, What is Rich, which is an exploration of how wealth is being redefined across the country.

Plus, we also learn about athletes with disabilities who participate in the Chevron Houston Marathon, with Bernie Tretta, who serves as the Athletes with Disabilities Captain for the marathon.