Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 23, 2026)

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (April 23, 2026)

From Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut by Houston Public Media

April 23, 2026 · 47 min

About this episode

The episode features discussions on vaccine policy changes, intimacy after pregnancy, and the health benefits of the arts.

In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Ernie Manouse and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards discuss the new Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hearings over recent changes to vaccine policies with former Texas Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess . Next, we hear from Houston-area intimacy and relationship expert Dr. Viviana Coles , who discusses intimacy after pregnancy and shares relationship advice to Hello Houston listeners. Plus, we learn all about a new Arts in Health initiative at Alley Theatre with their Education and Community Engagement Programs Manager, Ashley Love, who also talks to us about the significant health benefits the arts can provide both physically and mentally.

People in this episode

Host: Ernie Manouse

Guests: Amanda Edwards, Ashley Love, Dr Michael Burgess, Dr Viviana Coles

Topics covered

  • vaccine policies
  • intimacy after pregnancy
  • arts in health

Keywords

  • relationship advice
  • health benefits
  • community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Alley Theatre

Books & works: The Commuter Cut

Places: Houston, Texas

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