In today's edition of "The Commuter Cut," Ernie and Tessa talk with comedian and actor, Jay Pharoah, about his comedy career, his impressions, and his experience as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, ahead of his upcoming shows at Houston Improv this weekend.

Then, Dr. Sarah Nadeem, an endocrinologist and associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses the growing use of medications for weight management and explains what patients should know before deciding to take them.

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Plus, we also hear a conversation with Houston singer-songwriter Kam Franklin of The Suffers, who sits down with Hello Houston Executive Producer Jim Kovacik for his new recurring feature Five Simple Questions, to give us an intimate glimpse into her world. Five Simple Questions will officially premiere on Hello Houston, Tuesday, September 8.