On today’s Hello Houston, we talk with Hobby School of Public Affairs researchers Maria Perez Arguelles and Soran Mohtadi about a new survey that found the cost of living is the biggest economic concern for an overwhelming majority of Houstonians.

Then, Houston artist David McGee joins us to discuss his art career and an upcoming exhibition dedicated to his work that will be on view at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte, North Carolina, which curator Katia Zavistovski tells us more about.

In the second hour of the show, we’re joined by Texas State Representative Vikki Goodwin, currently serving District 47, who discusses her campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, the issues driving her run, and her vision for the future of the Lone Star State.

Also, our hosts share their weekend plans and a rundown of events happening this weekend in Houston for our regular Friday feature, Last Minute Plans.

Plus, at the top of each hour, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress talk about today’s top stories, including discussing the Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s tariffs with University of Houston-Downtown professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld, and University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs shares his thoughts on President Trump considering an attack on Iran.

On today’s Hello Houston, we begin the show by hearing the latest episode of University of Houston political science professor and Party Politics co-host Brandon Rottinghaus’ Texperts series, in which he guides us through the world of legal billboard advertising.

Then, the organizers of SpringStock Music Fest, David Gordon and Dallas and Austin Burkhalter, join us to tell us all about the upcoming all-ages experience created by Houston artists and musicians.

In the second hour of the show, University of Houston film professor and director Greg Carter tells us about a new online graduate certificate program that aims to help prepare a workforce of leaders in the city's film space.

Also, our hosts and listeners share the things they’re obsessed with this week for our regular Thursday feature – Current Obsessions.

Plus, Ernie and News 88.7 news anchor Matt Harab discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including a man on a Delta Airlines flight being detained for “unruly behavior,” Texas primary candidates using artificial intelligence in their campaign ads, U.K. police arresting the former Prince Andrew, and more.

On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of Harris County Flood Control District, joins us to help break down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s draft for the updated Harris County floodplain maps, the first countywide update since 2007.

Then, Lisa Descant, CEO of the non-profit Communities In Schools of Houston, tells us more about their work across the Greater Houston area and their report for the 2024-2025 school year.

In the second hour of the show, we hear the latest edition of Frank’s Friends of Frank series in which he talks with broadcaster Brent Goff, the Chief News Anchor at DW News in Berlin, Germany, who discusses his news career and shares his thoughts on how Europeans currently view Americans.

Plus, acclaimed playwright James Anthony Tyler tells us about his work and his role as head of the Playwriting & Dramaturgy program at the University of Houston.

And, as always, Ernie, Celeste, and Frank discuss today’s top stories at the top of each hour, including Stephen Colbert criticizing CBS for allegedly blocking an interview with James Talarico, and NAACP Houston president Bishop James Dixon II tells us about a community prayer vigil he’s officiating tonight to honor the Reverend Jesse Jackson.