Hello Houston Full Episode - December 2, 2025

On today’s Hello Houston, we take a closer look at how Texas Proposition 3 may shape jail populations across the state with Krish Gundu, co-founder and executive director of the Texas Jail Project. John Floyd, board member of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, discusses their decision to sue Governor Greg Abbott over his move to designate CAIR as a terrorist organization. Ali Al Sudani, Chief Program Officer for IM Houston, tells us about the Meals on Wheels program, which delivers nutritious meals and social support to thousands of homebound seniors.

We also discuss the big topics of the day, including Texas implements Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, or more commonly a “bathroom bill”, aimed at restricting transgender people access to certain restrooms in the state, Houston Mayor John Whitmire could lose the endorsement of the Democratic Party, 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
06:22 Show Intro
13:05 Texas implements “Bathroom Bill” on December 4
23:09 Giving Tuesday
28:12 John Floyd on CAIR’s lawsuit against Gov. Abbott
44:47 Giving Tuesday
50:10 Josh Adams on Houston Public Media’s Giving Tuesday
1:12:24 Mayor Whitmire could lose Democratic Party endorsement
1:23:01 Giving Tuesday
1:27:46 Krish Gundu on Texas Prop 3 & stricter bail rules
1:42:57 Giving Tuesday
1:48:16 Ali Al Sudani on Meals on Wheels program