Inside Austin Podcast

Dir. of Development Stacy Ehrlich from Salvation Army Austin joins the show to discuss their upcoming Angel Tree event and the need for volunteers. She also talked about the Salvation Army's mission and the end of year giving push that is a big part of their fundraising year.

Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of the Americas is an opportunity for you to take your own car around a racetrack and have a wonderful holiday experience at the same time. Dir. of Public Relations Cady Chow joins the show to talk about the winter wonderland they have created with light displays, a tree farm, holiday themed events, and lots of fun.

For 50 years now Operation Blue Santa has been collecting toys for kids that might not get a chance to receive one on Christmas.  Margarine Beaman comes on Inside Austin to talk about how two police officers started a movement here in Austin with just a few presents and how things have grown into a what host Brian Fitzgerald thinks is a test run for Santa every year.

Executive Director Hayley Hudnall from Austin Wildlife Rescue came on the show to talk about the work they do saving and rehabbing wild animals in the Central Texas area.

Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas' Assistant Director Kimberly Martin joins Inside Austin to discuss the different types of seizures and what to do when someone does has one. She also talks about the many services they provide for those who do have epilepsy.

"November is Epilepsy Awareness Month so wear your purple"

Quincy Dunlap and Mario Davis from the Austin Area Urban League join the show to discuss their upcoming Inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities Invitational Basketball Tournament Nov. 23rd and 24th and their 45th Annual Equal Opportunity Gala in Dec.

Claire Hagen Alvarado who is the Executive Director of Austin Literacy First joins the show to talk about Children's Book Week (November 7th-13th) and to discuss the importance of children's literacy and Austin Literacy First's tutors and programs.

Associate Dean from the School of Arts and Humanities at St. Edward's University joins Inside Austin to talk about Arts and Humanities Month and how communication and learning new things can lead to a better life.

Division Chief Thayer Smith from the Austin Fire Dept. joined the show to discuss fire safety when it comes to fireplaces, space heaters, and fire pits now that the weather has changed.

A frank and honest conversation about breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We sit down with Dr. Sherrie Thomas FACS and survivor Kim Mosier to discuss both the clinical and personal side of a breast cancer diagnosis.