Inside Austin Podcast

Host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging and fun conversation with the Executive Producers of the PBS show NOVA, Julia Cort and Chris Schmidt. They discuss the history of the show and how an episode is produced. Julia and Chris also preview the new season and share some of their PBS stories.

In this edition of Inside Austin, host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Maestro Peter Bay of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Celebrating 30 years of bringing music to Central Texas, Peter reflects on memorable moments from his tenure with the Symphony as he prepares for his final year serving as music director and principal conductor. They also highlight several upcoming performances marking this landmark milestone.

Dr. Liam Norris from the Texas Science and Natural History Museum joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the museum's learning opportunities and exhibits. They also spoke about the creatures that inhabited our area millions of years ago and the ways you can become a member or enjoy the museum for free.

Sari Vatske from Central Texas Food Bank joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss recent studies that place Texas at the top of the list for food insecurity and how a dollar donation turns into three meals. They also talked about Restaurant Weeks happening August 28th through September 13th where enjoying a meal can help fight hunger in your community.

On this edition of the show host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Johnna Rister and Derrellene Zbikowski from the Bartlett, Texas Volunteer Fire Department. They spoke about the sacrifices and work that goes into being a volunteer firefighter and the large area covered by department. They also discussed the upcoming BBQ fundraiser and raffle and the ways you can help.

Major Lewis Reckline from the Salvation Army Austin Area Command joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the upcoming Day of Giving and he highlights the services those donations provide.

Piper Stege Nelson from I Live Here; I Give Here and host Brian Fitzgerald discuss this year's Amplify ATX and Amplify WilCo Days Impact Report. They talk about the amount being donated on the day is less than last year and why giving is down. They also went over ways to give to local non-profits if you aren't in the position to donate funds.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Peak Performers Myles Wallace to talk about July being Disability Pride Month. They discussed the changes in attitude and accommodations over the years for those differently abled but how finding work can still be difficult based on assumptions. Myles also spoke about how some changes have been negative and how celebrating differences is a big part of the human experience.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Richard McAlister about the Guadalupe River floods and how the Hill Country community has moved on since the tragedy. Richard is a relief aid worker, a meteorologist, and a resident of Kerrville, they discuss the resiliency and strength it takes to rebuild after a disaster and the stories of community that come with it. They are also joined by KXAN's Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin and Investigative Reporter Jordan Elder from News 4 and Fox SA in San Antonio to talk about the weather and terrain that made the storm as destructive as it was and the death toll and damage caused one year ago.

KXAN Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin and host Brian Fitzgerald sit down to talk about the El Nino weather pattern and what that means for the weather in Central Texas this summer. They also discussed the Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive and ways you can help those in need beat the summer heat.