Hello Houston Full Episode - December 18, 2025

On today’s Hello Houston, former Houston Mayor Annise Parker discusses her run for Harris County Judge and responds to the recent criticism from Lina Hidalgo. Jeanette Criglar and Maggie Segrich from the Midtown Management District Board talk about the 10-year, $38 million plan to reinvent Midtown. Dr. Nikolas Guggenberger, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, breaks down the potential takeover of Warner Bros. by Netflix. Cardiologist Dr. Khash Hematpour tells us how to stay heart healthy during the holidays. Matt Bailey, founder of Hit Momentum, talks about why America started listening to Christmas music earlier than ever and Wham! dethroning Mariah Carey from the #1 spot on the Billboard Global 200 list.

We also discuss the big topics of the day, including President Trump’s primetime address to the nation and more.

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.


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Timestamps:
00:00 Pre-show news
06:17 Show Intro
12:03 President Trump’s address to the nation
27:03 Dr. Nikolas Guggenberger on possible Warner Bros. sale to Netflix
47:36 Dr. Khash Hematpour on staying heart healthy during holidays
1:08:04 Annise Parker on Lina Hidalgo comments
1:31:54 Jeanette Criglar & Maggie Segrich on Midtown reinvention
1:50:33 Wham! dethrones Mariah Carey for #1 spot on Billboard global list
1:51:26 Matt Bailey on Christmas Music