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In this Season 3 Episode 42 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast  I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Tyler Amick about a book fair for adults that will be taking place tonight, Wednesday October 14th, at Gravity Storm Brewery in downtown Austin. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll  be talking about...

In this Season 3 Episode 41 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I begin with explaining why I am including candidate interviews as part of some episodes. Then in the weekly City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director Jason Sehon. We’ll talk about the Adopt A Tree program, park upgrades, and the transition to Fall and Winter activities. I then shar...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Bob Rosel from the Austin Minnesota Area Pickleball Association. We’ll talk about the new pickleball courts in Austin and a special fundraiser taking place this weekend. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Luke Reese about things you should think about doing to your trees as we head...

In the Season 3 Episode 39 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking about banned books week and an upcoming author visit. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll also be talking about banned books but also some upcoming events including the Austin Pride Festival. And then I’ll be at t...

In this Season 3 Episode 38 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll talk a bit about some new and nostalgic items I sampled this past week. Then in the weekly City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Austin Fire Chief Josh Kunze and Engineer Ian Caruso about National Fire Prevention Month and the upcoming open house at the fire station. And I’ll also be talking with some people...

In the Season 3 Episode 37 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast  I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Theater Instructor Meagan Morrow and Theater Student Tony Palesotti from the Riverland Community College Theater Department. We’ll talk about their upcoming show, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature...

 In this Season 3 Episode 36 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Al Toft. Part of his collection of shot glasses and decanters is now on display at Sweet Reads. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. There is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the Nobel Conference that...

In this Season 3 Episode 35 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll share some thoughts on early voting and the voting process as a whole. Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Cory Goetz, lead Chaplin for Salt and Light Partners in Austin. We talk about the work that Salt and Light Partners does in working with the Austin Police Department. And I’ll have some com...

In this Season 3 Episode 34 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and joining in will be Dave Forland and Crystal Steinbach from the Old Mill Restaurant in Austin. They’ll tell us all about their upcoming Oktoberfest celebration. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the Autumnal Equinox an...

In this Season 3 Episode 33 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking about a couple of events that are coming up in the next few weeks and also look back at last week’s music meander. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about some of the events coming up  at the library in the next few wee...

In this Season 3 Episode 32 edition of the wright here, Right Now podcast I talk about the decision to move the homecoming football game and also reminisce about my high school playing days. Then in the City of Austin segment I talk with Sewer Maintenance Foreman Jeremy Mason. We talk about how his crew keeps the sewer system flowing through the city.  I’d like to thank you for being a large part...

In this Season 3 Episode 31 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season and some special nights coming up in the next few weeks. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about this weekend’s honey harvest and the Statewide Star party....

In this Season 3 Episode 30 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with author and former radio personality Mary Lucia. Her book, What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Weirder And Harder To Relate To, shows that being stalked requires both caution and tenacity. We’ll talk about how her own detective work helped nab her...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be talking with Austin's newly appointed fire chief Josh Kunze and also Engineer Hans Gilbert. With the leaves starting to turn colors, we talk about appropriate and inappropriate burning. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her guest Stacie Riskedahl, Outreach Coordinator at Rachel’s Hope. A Family Fun Fair Fundraiser and Open House will be taking place Saturday September 19th at Rachel’s Hope and Jamie will share all the details. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Coming up on September 19th the Nature...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Glenn Hayen, author of Paperboy. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book.  Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with organizers of Austin’s Pride Festival which will be taking place on Saturday October 10th.  I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large pa...

In this episode I start out with an amusing story that happened to me this week. Then  in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with the newest member of the Human Rights Commission, Morgan Converse. This week we start Welcoming Week in a few days with events for everyone to celebrate our welcoming community. And I'll also share some community Calendar events with you. I’d like to thank...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting learning about the Austin Community Music Center. While most people know the A-C-M-C as the MacPhail Center For Music, changes are coming that will help expand programming at the music center. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about a number of big events coming up at the Nature Center in the next few we...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with Tom Murray, author of The Empty Set. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book. Tom will be at Sweet Reads this Saturday September 5th from 11 until 1.  Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. Today we’ll be talking about the issues around banned books. And I will als...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment, I’ll be talking with Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht. A preliminary budget levy for the city has been set at 7.5%. We’ll talk about what that means and what happens next. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Linda McIntosh from the Do Good store that recently opened in downtown Austin. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese and we’ll also be introducing new intern Sophie Melius. And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation to talk a...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo, at Sweet Reads Bookstore, about this upcoming weekend. The center of Austin will be filled with all the activities of the 15th Austin Artworks Festival. Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. There are some very exciting programs coming up at the library and we’ll share how you can keep up to date with all that is happen...

In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I’ll be talking with Neil Georgen, Shop Supervisor at the city garage. We’ll talk about the work that the shop does to keep city equipment running. And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week. As the Wright Here, Right Now podcast works its way into the third season, I am always looking for interesting people to talk wit...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Kelsey Ritchie, Jenna Viehauser, and Bonnie Rietz. We’ll be talking about the Austin Artworks Festival and the showing of a very special documentary. Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the new paving at the Nature Center and the groundbreaking for the new natu...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and talking by phone with author Rob Zahn. We’ll talk about his book, “LSD to Galilee” and also the author talk he will be part of this Saturday at Sweet Reads Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. A large project just started outside the library this week to help spruce up the area. We’ll talk a...