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- S3 Ep21: America’s Assembly Line; Robo Elon Coming to ATX; Downtown Office Market
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- America’s Assembly Line: Out of Order (Again)
- Robo Elon Coming to ATX
- Downtown Office Market: Glass Towers, Empty Chairs
And special Guest - City Council Mayor Pro Tem, Vanessa Fuentes! Stayed tuned for her interview just after the headlines.
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
Six colors today… but do you know how many the very first Pride flag had? 👀🏳️🌈 — and why did a rock band inspire it more than Judy Garland? 🎸
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
Support Austin's LGBTQ+ businesses: austinlgbtbiz.com/directory
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
55 min - S3 Ep20:More Land Use Lawsuits; Texas Declares War on THC; Austin's $104M Bet
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- More Land Use Lawsuits
- Texas Declares War on THC
- Austin's $104M Bet: Parks Over Pavement
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
33 min - S3 EP19: Austin’s Micromobility Mess; New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You; Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock
Episode notes
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- Austin’s Micromobility Mess
- New Fed Tax Plan and How it Impacts You
- Austin’s New Rail Station: Delays, and Sticker Shock
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
37 min - S3, EP18: Major Earnings Reports This Week Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- Major Earnings Reports This Week
- Austin’s $535M Economic Engine, ACL
- Texas Tribune Acquires the Austin Monitor
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
44 min - S3, EP17: Small Businesses cash flow crisis; 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX; Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat business, LGBTQ+ (and allied) events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- Small Businesses cash flow crisis
- 10 A.M. Is the New 10 P.M in ATX
- Delta’s New Fun Direct from Austin
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! 🌈 This week we celebrated #TrueColorsDay, and yes—Cyndi Lauper’s involved. But it’s not just about music—it’s about a movement. 🎙️
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
35 min - S3, Ep16: SXSW Major Shake Up, Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff, Area $10B Commercial Facelift
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat business, LGBTQ+ (and allied) events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- SXSW Major Shakeup
- Austin’s Budget Fiscal Cliff
- Austin $10B Commercial Facelift
SPECIAL GUEST SEGMENT! Mindy Raymond joins us on today's pod to talk all about the Texas legislature's expanded film/TV fund. Organizations mentioned by Raymond are: Texas Media Production Alliance and Media for Texas.
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! 🌈 This week we celebrated #TrueColorsDay, and yes—Cyndi Lauper’s involved. But it’s not just about music—it’s about a movement. 🎙️
PODCAST HOSTS:
- Tina Cannon (she/her)
- Colton Ashabranner (he/him)
- Amy Clunie (she/her)
- Fiona Dawson (she/her)
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
42 min - S3, Ep15 - Waterline claims the title of Austin's tallest building, and all things tariffs
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce each week for the latest in Austin Business News. Every Friday, we chat LGBTQ+ (and allied) business, events, trainings and public policies that impact our shared economy. 💼🌈
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
- Waterline claims the title of Austin's tallest building
- Tariffs are expected to worsen the divide between Main Street and Wall Street
- JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledges that tariffs sting, but a mild recession could be "fine"
✨ AND Fun Queer Facts with Fiona! Mid-week in Lesbian Visibility Week, we’re spotlighting a trailblazer named Lisa Ben — can you guess what her pen name was an anagram for? 💡💖
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
36 min - S3, Ep14: 6th Street 2.0, Retail Darwinism on South Congress, and Target’s Aim is Off
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
“Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week:
- Sixth Street 2.0 - getting a glow up
- Retail Darwinism on South Congress
- Target’s Aim is Off — Again
- Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
@2025 Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved.
41 min - S3, Ep14 - 1. Curmudgeons are suing growth, again. 2. Tariff Tantrums 3. Tesla’s Texas Mirage: Big Promises, Bigger Layoffs,
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
“Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week:
- Curmudgeon’s are suing growth, again.
- Tariff Tantrums: Austin's Market Meltdown
- Tesla’s Texas Mirage: Big Promises, Bigger Layoffs, and the EV Hangover
- New segment - Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
36 min - S3, Ep13 - Waymo User Data Is In - Is it safe? Austin Raising Taxes? Maybe SBA Increasing Fees
TOPICS FOR TODAY INCLUDE:
“Welcome to the Austin LGBT Chamber Of Commerce Podcast, I am Tina Cannon your host and CEO of the Chamber. On today’s podcast we will talk about local business news - in the headlines this week:
- Waymo User Data Is In - Is it safe?
- Austin Raising Taxes? Maybe
- SBA Increasing Fees
- New segment - Fun Queer Facts with Fiona!
Meet your hosts: austinlgbtbiz.com/staff
Be sure to check out past episodes: austinlgbtbiz.com/podcast
Join the Austin LGBT Chamber: austinlgbtbiz.com/join
37 min
About Austin Business News Podcast - Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Austin Business News Podcast, a spirited weekly dive into the intersection of Austin‑area business, public policy, and…
LGBTQ+ culture, all served up with a hearty helping of humor.
Hosted by Chamber President & CEO Tina Cannon, alongside marketing whiz Colton Ashabranner, membership maestro Amy Clunie, and the ever‑charming Fiona Dawson, this show blends sharp analysis with lighthearted banter. Each episode kicks off with local business headlines, from small business cash‑flow issues to Austin’s ever‑evolving transit landscape .Then comes “Fun Queer Facts with Fiona,” where Fiona delights listeners with quirky tidbits!
The team tackles topics that matter — state and city policies, LGBTQ+ advocacy, diversity equity initiatives, and regional economic shifts — all through an Austin‑centric lens. When hard news hits—like rollbacks on supportive initiatives or new tax plans—the hosts balance substance with sass, ensuring listeners stay informed without feeling lectured
In short: this podcast is a refreshing fusion of regional business intelligence, public policy deep‑dives, and LGBTQ+ cultural perspective, all wrapped in the hosts’ warm, witty, and conversational style. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to stay in the know about Austin’s economy and politics, with a smile—and maybe even a chuckle—along the way.
Find out more about the Austin LGBT Chamber Podcast and meet the team.