Inside Austin Podcast

Kate Knecht, Brand Director at Tomlinson's Feed, talks about the Pound 4 Pound food drive benefiting Central Texas Shelters, how it works and what Austin can do to help beat last year's food drive.

Cynthia Escalera, Business Development Representative, joins Inside Austin to talk about Open Enrollment, the 2021 continuation of the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance options available to Central Texans regardless of income.

Austin's I Live Here I Give Here is taking part in #GivingTuesday again this year.  CEO Courtney Manuel talks about the struggles Austin non-profits have faced this year, the history and success of Giving Tuesday and how Austin and Central Texas can help.

I Live Here I Give Here is taking part of Giving Tuesday again this year.

Drive A Senior helps Central Texans age in place and maintain their independence. Kristen LeClair, Board Chair Elect, talks about how the program works, how to sign up as a driver or passenger and how important the program is for all who participate.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month.  Mary Saldivar, Central Texas Manager Epilepsy Foundation, talks about how the foundation is working to improve the lives of Texans with Epilepsy, what do do if you see someone having a seizure and how THC and CBD can aid in the treatment.

Catherine Campbell, Executive Director Alzheimer's Texas, joins Inside Austin to talk about the signs of Alzheimer's that we should be watching for, the prospects for a cure and support groups available for caregivers.

Violence or Virus, you don't have to choose.  The CEO and Founder of Survive 2 Thrive, Courtney Santana, talks about how she was able to start over after leaving an abusive relationship and how her organization helps others do the same.

In addition to the mental health challenges that we've already faced this year, the holidays are upcoming and they can be an extremely difficult time for many.  Jane Whisnant, Area Director for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Inside Austin for a mental health check-up.  We talk about the warning signs of suicide and what to do when you see the red flags.

VP of Parent Programming at Jeremiah Program, Archana Patel, talks about the organization's success at breaking the cycle of generational poverty, the return on investment for the community and the relationship between unplanned pregnancy and poverty.

Sheri Soltes, the founder and President of Service Dogs Inc, talks about how her organization changes two lives at a time.  The service dogs', which are often rescued and the client.  We learn how expensive it is to train a dog and its handler, what types of services the dogs provide and how DC Law is matching donations to this Austin based organization.

PhD Darlene Bhavnani, an epidemiologist with the Department of Populatin Health at UT's Dell Medical School, talks about Pandemic Fatigue, why it's especially important this year to get the flu vaccine and what to consider when planning Halloween and Holiday celebrations this year.

The Georgetown Rotary's Field of Honor returns to San Gabriel Park.  Jeanne Cox and Georgeanne Hewitt talk about the inspiration for the event, how to dedicate a flag, who's eligible and who benefits from this fundraiser.

Jason Whaley and Audrey Vivar with Salvation Army Austin talk about the Angel Tree Program, who it's for, how to sign up, how to help and what it means to the kids and families in Central Texas.

Kevin Reinis, Executive Director of the Austin Rowing Club, talks about the different types of rowing offered, the mental and physical benefits of rowing, what rowing can do for kids and the new, world class boathouse on Town Lake.

Fortlandia is coming to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.  Carrie McDonald, Volunteer Program Manager, tells us about the gardens at the Wildflower Center, the upcoming events on the calendar and the center's upcming plant sales.

Toni Alberty from the Ausitn Zoo talks aobut what makes the Austin Zoo so different and special from most other zoos. She also talks about the recent rescue of a white tiger from a DEA bust, how we can help with the zoo's mssion and what's in store for Boo at the Zoo later in October.

Moriah Powers, the president of the League of Women Voters Austin Area, shares the details of the upcoming drive through voter registration drive, the voter's guide, what's on the ballot in Ausitn/Travis County and how you can find out more about voting in Central Texas and the League of Women Voters Austin Area.

Kristin Cuellar tell us ho wthe Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty is working to do just that.  She also shares the arguments for abolishment and how people can take up the cause.

Tommi Ferguson and Dr. Tom McHorse talk about how Capital City Village helps Austin seniors age in place, volunteerism, the benfits and the concept of aging in place.

Jason Whaley with Salvation Army Austin talks about the Rathgeber Center Challenge where John Paul Dejoria will match donations up to 250,000 dollars.  We also talk about what makes this family shelter so unique and so expensive to operate.

Ivey Kaiser, Executive Director for Shoal Creek Conservncy, joins Inside Ausitn to talk about the Shoal Creek Watershed, it's place in Ausitn history and the future planned improvemnts for the Shoal Creek Trail.

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September is Suicide awareness Month and Jayne Whisnant, Area Director for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Inside Austin to talk about the warning signs, treatment and what we can do to help prevent suicide.

It's back to school time in Central Texas.  Dr. Ana Avalos joins Inside Austin to talk about the difficult choices facing parents when it comes to education and their children and how to prepare our kids to go back to shool.