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A weekly issues-based podcast to reach a greater number of Austin residents to educate on top of mind issues of the week.

Mayor Steve Adler


    • May 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    50 Years of Meal on Wheels in Central Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 42:53


    This week, the Mayor and Josh are joined by Henry Van de Putte, CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, to discuss the roots of the organization, its incredible impact on our community over the last 50 years, and the innovative programs in its future. Plus, a recap of items from last week's Council meeting and a look ahead at AAPI Heritage Month.

    Climate Justice Work in Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 41:39


    In honor of Earth Day, Mayor Adler talks climate justice with Austinities dedicated to the cause, Nakyshia Fralin and Celine Rendon. Hear about the climate equity work they've done with their childhood communities, at local universities, and with the City and non-profits. Plus, learn about recent developments on Project Connect and Council items under consideration.

    The Importance of Active Transportation with Jim Wick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 41:03


    On this week's episode, Jim Wick joins Mayor Adler to discuss the importance of active transportation and how far Austin's infrastructure and community have come in the last few years. Through support for mobility bonds and community coalitions like MoveATX, Austin has become one of the country's premier biking cities. Plus, learn about AISD's commitment to help Ukranian refugee families and updates on Austin FC's season.

    A Recap of Civic I/O and SXSW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 29:03


    This week, Mayor Adler is joined by Tom Cochran, CEO of the US Conference of Mayors, to discuss the origins of he USCM and Civic I/O and the important role of technology in local governance.

    Black History Month in Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 38:51


    In celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Adler and Josh chat with Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President of Huston-Tillotson University and 2021 Austinite of the Year. Plus, information on the upcoming primary election and the status of COVID-19 in our community.

    Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 46:59


    This week, Mayor Adler is joined by Dr. Kazique Prince and Josh Jones-Dilworth for an honest discussion on civil rights and equity in Austin. As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mayor Adler, Dr. Prince, and Josh discuss the lasting impact of MLK Jr.'s leadership, voting rights issues in Texas, the national discourse around critical race theory, and how to have to discussions about race with your friends and family.

    Reaching Net Zero Veteran Homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 43:44


    Mayor Adler is joined this week by the City's former Chief Service Officer Sly Majid. Serving across two mayoral administrations, Sly was instrumental in helping Austin achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness. Listen to learn how we achieved this, how we used the same model to help unhoused youth, and what it will take to scale the process up to help everyone struggling with homelessness in Austin.

    Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 36:27


    This week, Mayor Adler speaks with community leader Diana Maldonado, former state legislator and recent CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Learn about the tremendous role that Austin's Hispanic community plays in business, arts, and more - and how they were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, a reminder to vote and what's at stake for this fall's election.

    All About the November Ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 45:28


    Election Day and early voting are coming up! Learn about local and state propositions and where they came from, and make a voting plan for Election Day. Plus, insights from the Mayor on holding city events during COVID.

    A Look at the Texas Legislature's 3rd Special Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 34:27


    On Monday, September 20, the Texas Legislature began their 3rd special session. For this week's episode, Mayor Adler and Josh Jones-Dilworth discuss what's on the agenda and laws from previous sessions that recently went into effect.

    All Things Austin FC with Jeremiah Bentley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 32:46


    This weekend, Austin FC has their first home game of the season. In this episode, take a listen to Mayor Adler's discussion on all things Austin FC with Jeremiah Bentley, member of Los Verdes leadership team, host of the Moontower Soccer podcast, and long-time soccer fan.

    Happy Pride Month! Featuring Tina Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 39:45


    Tina Cannon, executive director of Austin's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, joined the Mayor and Josh Jones-Dilworth to talk Pride Month. In this episode, they cover the history of Austin's LGBT community, how businesses can best exhibit their support during Pride month, and challenges we faced during this year's state legislative session.

    Appreciating AAPI Heritage Month with Fang Fang and Stella Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 40:21


    As AAPI Heritage month came to a close, Mayor Adler was joined by Fang Fang, President of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Stella Kim, Communications Coordinator for Mayor Adler. Listen to their conversation on the impact of the AAPI community in Austin.

    Talking Texas Barbecue with Daniel Vaughn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 30:45


    As a nod to National Barbecue Month, Mayor Adler talks the history of Texas barbecue, local barbecue joints. Plus, hear the latest on exciting upcoming events like ACL and Austin FC's season.

    Celebrating National Bike Week with Luke Metzger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 37:30


    This week, Mayor Adler chats with Luke Metzger, the executive director of Environment Texas. Listen in on a discussion about National Bike Week events in Austin, how active transportation is growing in our city, and why everyone should give biking to work a try.

    The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Texas Legislature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 37:10


    This week, Mayor Adler sits down with pollster Jim Henson (Texas Politics Project) to discuss some notable bills in the TX Legislature. Also, an update on the May Election and vaccinations in Travis County.

    Discussing Earth Day with Lucia Athens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 34:03


    This week, Mayor Adler sits down to discuss climate change and Earth Day with Lucia Athens, Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Austin. Through their conversation, learn about Austin's role in a global effort to reduce carbon emissions and how any Austinite can incorporate sustainable practices into their daily life.

    A Conversation on Homelessness with Austin Innovator Josh Jones-Dilworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 40:32


    Mayor Adler gives an overview of the City's plan to address homelessness, last week's Summit, and the importance of rehousing. Plus, how the name “Walk With Me Austin” came to be.

    Walk With Me Austin - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 0:31


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