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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (March 16, 2026)

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (March 16, 2026)

Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut · Garrett Bohlmann

March 16, 202647m 32s

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Show Notes

In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Frank and Celeste discuss the shortage of affordable rental units for low-income earners across the country and the Houston region with Ben Martin, the Deputy Director at Texas Housers.

Then, we hear from Nicole Zayas Manzano, Deputy Director of Policy at The Bail Project, who joins us to break down new data from Harris County that suggests recent reforms to the local bail system appear to be working.

Also, Nicholas Sawicki, Executive Director of the Houston Public Library Foundation, joins us to discuss the legacy and history of one of Houston’s most iconic cultural landmarks, the Julia Ideson Library, which is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary this year.

Topics

affordable housingaffordable housing in Houstonbail reformbail systemBen MartinHarris County bailhouston public libraryHouston Public Library FoundationHouston Public Library Julia Ideson BuildingNicholas SawickiNicole Zayas ManzanoTexas HousersThe Bail Project