Hello Houston Full Episode - December 8, 2025

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On today’s Hello Houston, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin talks about the city’s new gun violence tracking dashboard and her run for Harris County Attorney. Emma Wager, Senior Policy Analyst at KFF, discusses the expiring Obamacare subsidies. Author William Dylan Powell tells us about his new book, “Lost Treasures of Houston”, which explores the cultural and physical history of the Bayou City by celebrating the amazing people, places, and phenomena of the city’s past. Plus, Alison Bell tells us about The Heritage Society, which saves and restores historic buildings in Houston. We also discuss the big topics of the day, including the CDC’s new guidance on Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns, Democrat Colin Allred drops out of the U.S. Senate race to run in the newly drawn 33rd District of the U.S. House, 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. SUBSCRIBE for more from Houston Public Media: https://www.youtube.com/@HoustonPublicMedia ------------ FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohouston.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houstonpubmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonpublicmedia X: https://x.com/houstonpubmedia -------------- Houston Public Media is a trusted source for local news, information, and original storytelling in Houston, Texas. For the latest news and information, visit the Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ Subscribe to the Hello Houston newsletter: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/hellohouston/ Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston. ------------- We can’t do it without you. Support our award-winning community journalism by donating today: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/donate Timestamps: 00:00 Pre-show news 06:20 Show Intro 12:50 CDC new guidance for Hepatitis B vaccines for newborns 28:12 Abbie Kamin on gun violence tracking dashboard 48:18 William Dylan Powell on “Lost Treasures of Houston” 1:11:22 Colin Allred drops out of Senate race to run for House 1:19:52 Golden Globes nominations announced 1:27:01 Emma Wager on expiring Obamacare subsidies 1:49:01 Alison Bell on The Heritage Society