In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," we’re joined by freelance journalist Laura Mallonee, who talks about the changing outlook for clean energy in Texas, after recently reporting on the topic for the Texas Observer.

Then, we discuss what’s behind the changes in public school enrollment across the Houston region and what this could mean for local districts with Courtney Thrash, a researcher for the Houston Education Research Consortium.

Plus, we learn all about the Houston-based non-profit design house Magpies & Peacocks, with founder Sarah-Jayne Smith and vice president Ahshia Berry, who tell us all about their work recycling textiles and turning them into locally made, unique upcycled collections.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear our second simulcast with Tom Hudson at WLRN Public Media in Miami, who discusses redistricting with Ernie and Celeste as Florida lawmakers prepare to head into a special session later this month to consider congressional districts.

Then, Giuseppe Taurino, Executive Director of Inprint, joins us to talk about their Poetry Buskers program for National Poetry Month, along with Poetry Busker Anna Barr, who reads us a poem she wrote at the start of the show about the importance of public radio.

Also, Nancy Higgs, the Houston and Southeast Texas Representative for the Texas Historic Tree Coalition, joins us to tell us all about the non-profit group and how they bring the stories of significant trees in Texas to the public.

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Celeste Diaz Schurman and guest host Foti Kallergis talk about the Harris County commissioners' discussion on county immigration enforcement guidelines, with Douglas Griffith, President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union.

Then, we hear from David Gow, president and CEO of the Center for Houston's Future, and Dr. Jochen Reiser, CEO of the UTMB Health System, who tell us about the Project Metis initiative and its goal of making the Houston/Galveston region a global leader in brain health innovation.

Plus, actors Major Attaway and Chris Collins-Pisano join us to talk about their roles as King Arthur and Sir Lancelot in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Monty Python's Spamalot, which is running at the Hobby Center through April 26.