Hello Houston Full Episode - January 20, 2026

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On today’s Hello Houston, registered dietitian Catherine Kruppa discusses Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines and answers your questions on getting your diet right for the new year. Houston Public Media reporter Bianca Seward breaks down the results of a new study on HISD after the state takeover, which found continued enrollment decline and growing challenges in retaining experienced teachers. Houston Public Media reporter Michael Adkision discusses NASA’s planned launch of Artemis II in February. Houstonian Terry Estes and Faith in Practice CEO Dr. Ben Adesope tell us about their medical mission trips to Guatemala. Plus, from glowing screens to loud notifications, technology has become way too good at distracting our attention from what’s going on in our lives. Rice University psychologist Kirsten Adam discusses why we get distracted and how to regain focus. We also discuss the big topics of the day, including a look at President Trump’s first full year in office, early voting begins Wednesday in the special election runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District seat, 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 06:22 Show Intro 08:00 Weekend Weather Outlook 11:53 Early voting for Texas’ 18th District runoff election begins Wednesday 13:49 Michael Adkison on NASA’s Artemis II launch in February 27:04 Bianca Seward on new study on HISD 42:51 Catherine Kruppa on new dietary guidelines 1:08:00 Weather update 1:10:17 President Trump’s first full year of second term 1:18:58 Ten Commandments in public schools 1:28:31 Terry Estes & Dr. Ben Adesope on missions to Guatemala 1:47:55 Kirsten Adam on why we get distracted