Inside Austin Podcast

Jolene Keene is the Executive Director of Accessible Housing Austin.  We discuss the difficultines of finding affordable housing in Ausitn, particularly for people with disabilities and we learn about AHA's new apartment complex currently under construciton in in South Ausitn.

Stuart Tomc is a 30 year veteran in nutritiional health and he gives us his seven ways to beat workplace burnout in the pandemic era and talks about te imprtance of nutrition, sleep and exercise for our overall well-bing.

Missy Garcia with the YMCA of Austin talks aobut the pre-kindergarten program for 2 to 4 year olds, the financial assitance available and what parents and kids can learn in the Early Learning Programs offered by YMCA.

Dr. Alan Schalscha, Chief Medical Officer at Community Care Health Centers with a coronavirus update. We talk about prevention, isolation and when it's ok to stop isolating.

Rhanda Minardi talks about her inspiration for opening Living Grace Canine Sactuary. It's a place for un-adoptable dogs to finish their lives with the love and care that they deserve and many have never had before.

UMB Bank Senior Vice President and Territory Director of Consumer Services, Nicole Watson talks about the first steps to take when the unemployment asistance expires or is exhausted.  Also, some ideas on generating some income, where to get help and what to do about credit card and mortgage payments.

Julio and Margaret Massad own and opperate Peter Pan mini golf,  the Austin landmark has been in her family since it opened in 1948.  We talk about the impact on small business the pandemic has had, the history of the location and how they are doing their part to Keep Austin Wierd.

Jennifer Olohan from the Austin Animal Center talks about Clearing the Shelters in August through adoption and fostering opportunities.  We also talk about how the pandemic has impacted operations and the new Neighborhood Level Program for helping people keep their pets rather than surrender them.

Joan Altobelli, Vice President Extend A Care- YMCA Ausitn, talks about the support ofered for parnts who need childcare for the first three weeks of school's virtually learning.  We learn about how to get financial asistance for the program, how to sign up and how it works.

Cathy Lacy, the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Denver Regional Office and Dallas’ Regional Census Center, talks about the importance of responding to the 2020 Census, why we do it and the impact it has on federal funding.

Caroline Page, Director of Development and Marketing for Friends of Children Austin, discusses breaking the cycle of generational poverty, their system of professional mentors and the evidence that proves that their program works.

The Salvation Army Austin's Major Lewis Reckline joins Inside Austin to talk about the impact of the summer heat on our city's homeless population and how you can help. We'll also talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the mission of the Salvation Army and how they've had to adjust, as well as their stance on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Dr. Alan Schalscha, Chief Medical Officer at CommUnityCare Health Centers, join us for an update on the coronavirus and its impact on Travis County. Learn about options to get tested, the "Three W's" and how they can keep you safe, the impact of the virus on the Hispanic community, and quarantine options.

Helen Lee Bouygues, President of the Reboot Foundation, joins us to talk about the dangers of misinformation and fake news to democracy, and some steps you can take to become a more savvy consumer of news.

Laura Huffman, the President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about the challenges facing business in the coronavirus era, as well as the benefits of joining the Austin Chamber and the resources available to business owners.

Ted Burton from Travis County's Central Health talks about the rise in coronavirus cases in Travis County, who should get tested and how.  We also learn about the isolation facilities offered for people who need to quarantine but can't do it at home.

Borderline Personality Disorder effects, treatment and warning signs

We Are Blood joins John Zenor on Inside Austin to talk about the shortage of blood in Central Texas.

The Trail Foundation talks about the history and the future of the Hike and Bike Trail with John Zenor on Inside Austin

Coronavirus cases have spiked, new Isolation Centers and Stage 4 Risk on Inside Austin wiht John Zenor

Austin's Neill-Cochran House Museum is Celebrating Juneteenth with a driving tour.

Brenda Ramos talks about the bennifets of Equite Thereapy and Horsin' Around Recovery Ranch in Killeen

Cyber bullying, Its Long Term Effects and How to Stop It

Travis County's Central Health gives an ukpdate on coronavirus and testing