In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and guest host Craig Hlavaty talk with Wesley Sinor, Chairman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, who discusses the impact of this year’s scholarships and his vision for leading the rodeo.

Next, we hear from Houston artist Tay Butler, who shares his journey from being in the military to becoming an artist, why he began to view art as a form of resistance, and how the social and political climate of today continues to shape his work.

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Also, Dr. Yolanda Becker, the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of the organ procurement organization LifeGift, dispels common misconceptions about organ donation and explains what's at stake for the thousands of Texans waiting for a transplant.