Houston Public Media's "The Commuter Cut" on October 28, 2026, features three segments. Texas Monthly senior writer Forrest Wilder discusses an investigation into major changes at the University of Texas. The episode says those changes raise questions about academic freedom and the role of politics in higher education.
University of Houston chemistry professor Dr. Yuhong Wang explains how local researchers are using artificial intelligence and advanced sensing technology to help combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Actor Joey Herrera also talks about playing Dracula in "Drunk Dracula," a stage production that mixes comedy with the classic horror story.