Inside Austin Podcast

The topic of this edition of Inside Austin is a story of organ donation. Ken Abbott and Jeffery Grinnell have a conversation with host Brian Fitzgerald about Ken's bike journey across the U.S. after receiving a heart transplant. Part of his journey will take him through Austin to raise awareness for being an organ donor and letting your loved ones know what your wishes are before there is an emergency. Jeffery joined the show to talk about the science of organ donation and how to make sure you are on the list.

For this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Gigi Edwards-Bryant from the Write To Me Foundation to discuss this year's Prom Rack event. The two of them talked about how some kids can miss out on certain rites of passage are not available to all kids due to cost or circumstance and ways she is trying to change that.

Michelle Anderson from Austin's Habitat for Humanity joins host Brian Fitzgerald on this segment of Inside Austin. They discuss the work Habitat for Humanity does not just building houses but also selling houses to those who may have thought homeownership would never be possible.

Host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Seespriya Jakowlew-Dahlhaus from the Austin Creative Reuse Center for today's Inside Austin. They discuss the different approach the Center uses to thrift markets and reusing and recycling. They also talked about the upcoming Spring Reuse Art Market and how you can donate items to their shop.

Ro Patrick from the Ad Council sits down with host Brian Fitzgerald to talk about the work being done to getting information to the public through advertising. They also talk about the impact some of those public service campaigns (PSA) have become part of our pop culture and history.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Ciji Wagner from Louder Than Silence about the ways they are changing how we see the aftercare of those who are the victims of sexual assault.

Walter Moreau is this week's guest on Inside Austin. Host Brian Fitzgerald talks to him about the different approach the Foundation Communities has towards homelessness and affordable housing.

On this week's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a wide ranging conversation with Christine Pasculado, Zia Tollette, and Freddie Crocheron from the George Washington Carver Museum here in Austin. They talked about the passing of Jesse Jackson, the history of the Carver and the genealogy work, along with Black History Month and more.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald and frequent guest Piper Stege Nelson talk about this year's Amplify ATX and WilCo Days and the ways it impacts over 700 non profits in our area.

Go to AmplifyATX.org for more.

Aysa Province from Beautifully Loved joins Inside Austin and host Brian Fitzgerald to discuss the growth of the organization and the mental health aspect of being a sick kid. They also talked about the upcoming fashion show featuring kids in various stages of their illnesses.