Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (May 8, 2025)

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” breaking news occurs during the show as the Papal conclave elects Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope. He is the first American pope in history and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Ernie and Celeste talk with Craig Considine, author and scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue at Rice University, who shares his thoughts and reactions to this news as it occurs.

Then, we hear from Houston actor and Ransom Canyon star Brett Cullen who talks about his popular Netflix show, his acting career, and all the arts programs he’s supporting at the University of Houston.