Inside Austin Podcast

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald was joined by Jessica Patton, Dir. of Operations from the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas to talk about the upcoming Buddy Walk and the mission of DSACT. We were also joined by Patrick and Mike Bradley to talk about Patrick's diagnosis and the impact on that had on his family. We were joined by multiple people for this segment but Patrick made it clear it was not a party.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Maestro Peter Bay and CEO/Ex. Dir. David Pratt from the Austin Symphony Orchestra on this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the upcoming '23-'24 season, the musical and executive side of running a symphony orchestra, and some of the ways music has touched their lives.

Aysa Province, Founder and Executive Director of Beautifully Loved joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss their upcoming fashion show for kids with health issues and how bravery can also be beautiful.

Beth Hillman, President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss the events of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, the health of the survivors, and how they will honor the lives lost on the upcoming 22nd anniversary. They also talked about the impact on the city of New York and the country and the educational efforts of the Never Forget Fund and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined on this edition of Inside Austin by Kevin Critendon, Assistant Director, Environmental, Planning, and Development Services Program from Austin Water to discuss the current drought conditions and how we need to rethink our relationship with our most precious resource...water.

On this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Meteorologist and Spokesperson Richard McAlister from the American Red Cross. They discuss the weather and conditions leading up to the wildfires in Hawaii, the aftermath, how you can help, and steps you can take to prepare for a disaster.

Luis Sanchez from Austin Pets Alive joins host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss their mission, August being Clear the Shelters Month, and the upcoming event on the 19th where you might meet your new best friend.

On this episode host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Major Lewis Reckline and Stacy Ehrlich from the Salvation Army Austin to discuss their upcoming Day of Giving and how you can help. They also reminded us what the mission of the Salvation Army Austin Area Command is and the differences being made to families in need.

Lynn Raridon from the Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife talks with host Brian Fitzgerald about her friendship with the legendary comedian and the wildlife foundation that was founded as a way to keep his memory alive.

"I left in love, in laughter, and in truth, and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit" -Bill Hicks

On this edition of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by President of IDEA Public Schools, Cody Grindle. They discussed the differences between public, private, and charter schools and the different approach to how a school exists in it's community.