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In this Season 3 Episode 31 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be the Austin Bruins. We’ll talk about the new season and some special nights coming up in the next few weeks.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about this weekend’s honey harvest and the Statewide Star party.

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In this Season 3 Episode 30 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with author and former radio personality Mary Lucia. Her book, What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Weirder And Harder To Relate To, shows that being stalked requires both caution and tenacity. We’ll talk about how her own detective work helped nab her stalker.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmidt about some of the classes at the library that are new for the fall.

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In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I’ll be talking with Austin's newly appointed fire chief Josh Kunze and also Engineer Hans Gilbert. With the leaves starting to turn colors, we talk about appropriate and inappropriate burning.

And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable and her guest Stacie Riskedahl, Outreach Coordinator at Rachel’s Hope. A Family Fun Fair Fundraiser and Open House will be taking place Saturday September 19th at Rachel’s Hope and Jamie will share all the details.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Coming up on September 19th the Nature Center will be holding their annual honey harvest and also the statewide star party. We’ll get all the details.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking by phone with Glenn Hayen, author of Paperboy. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book. 

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with organizers of Austin’s Pride Festival which will be taking place on Saturday October 10th. 

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In this episode I start out with an amusing story that happened to me this week.

Then  in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with the newest member of the Human Rights Commission, Morgan Converse. This week we start Welcoming Week in a few days with events for everyone to celebrate our welcoming community.

And I'll also share some community Calendar events with you.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting learning about the Austin Community Music Center. While most people know the A-C-M-C as the MacPhail Center For Music, changes are coming that will help expand programming at the music center.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about a number of big events coming up at the Nature Center in the next few weeks.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. We’ll be talking with Tom Murray, author of The Empty Set. He’ll talk about what went into writing this book. Tom will be at Sweet Reads this Saturday September 5th from 11 until 1. 

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. Today we’ll be talking about the issues around banned books.

And I will also be at Austin Utilities to talk about all the upgrading work being done this summer and also the 10th anniversary of being in...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment, I’ll be talking with Interim City Administrator Dave Unmacht. A preliminary budget levy for the city has been set at 7.5%. We’ll talk about what that means and what happens next.

And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Linda McIntosh from the Do Good store that recently opened in downtown Austin.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese and we’ll also be introducing new intern Sophie Melius.

And I’ll catch up with Dr. Chel Page, Executive Director at the Austin Area Foundation to talk about how you can create an individual or family legacy through the foundation.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo, at Sweet Reads Bookstore, about this upcoming weekend. The center of Austin will be filled with all the activities of the 15th Austin Artworks Festival.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. There are some very exciting programs coming up at the library and we’ll share how you can keep up to date with all that is happening.

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In this episode of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, I’ll be talking with Neil Georgen, Shop Supervisor at the city garage. We’ll talk about the work that the shop does to keep city equipment running.

And I’ll have some community calendar events for the upcoming week.

As the Wright Here, Right Now podcast works its way into the third season, I am always looking for interesting people to talk with and stories to tell. If you know of an interesting person, an event, or even just a good story, Let me know...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us will be Kelsey Ritchie, Jenna Viehauser, and Bonnie Rietz. We’ll be talking about the Austin Artworks Festival and the showing of a very special documentary.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the new paving at the Nature Center and the groundbreaking for the new nature playscape.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and talking by phone with author Rob Zahn. We’ll talk about his book, “LSD to Galilee” and also the author talk he will be part of this Saturday at Sweet Reads

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. A large project just started outside the library this week to help spruce up the area. We’ll talk about it in just a few moments.

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In this episode  I’ll be talking with Jason Sehon, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry along with Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. The last High Water Music series event is taking place this Thursday. We’ll fill you in on all the details.

I will also share with you a conversation with Carol Callahan, the 2026 Fair Person of the year. Any time you have stepped into the Creative Arts building at the Mower County Fair you’ve probably met Carol. We’ll talk about her long history at the fair.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. Joining us by phone from Atlanta, GA will be Ryan Flanagan of the American Junior Golf Association. We’ll be talking about this year's event, which takes place next week, and how you can get involved.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney. Recently an indicator species was discovered in a stream at the Nature Center. We’ll talk about what this tells us about the water quality around the area.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore talking with author Jessica Cabeen. We’ll talk about her new book, “The Drip Effect” and also the author talk she will be part of this Saturday at Sweet Reads.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. As students get ready to head back to school we;ll talk about how the library is transitioning into fall programming.

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In this episode I'll visit the Austin Fire Department to talk with Hans Gibert  and also Scott Johnson , Mower County Environment Services Technician. We’ll talk about lithium batteries and how to safely use and dispose of these items.

I'll also share some events that are coming up on the Community Calendar.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Trish Marin, owner of Hey Darling romance bookstore in downtown Austin. We’ll talk about the store and a very special event that is coming up next weekend.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll have more information about tonight’s final Nature Jam of the year and also share information about the Monarch Butterfly.

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In the Season 3 Episode 12 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, available beginning at 6:00 Wednesday morning, I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and Randy Forster.  We’ll talk about some upcoming events, specifically the Artworks Festival.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start working on budgets for the upcoming year. We’ll talk about how the library is funded and how your tax dollars help support the programs that the library offers.

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In this episode I'll be visiting with Interim City Administrator Dave  Unmacht. We’ll talk about how the role of Interim Administrator works, the Search for a New Administrator, and how the budget process is moving along.

I'll also share some upcoming events that will be taking place over the next few weeks.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest Laura Cederberg from the SPAM Museum. Today and tomorrow the Spam Museum will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of their downtown location. You’ll hear all about what to expect in just a few moments.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about some animals that were thought to be extinct but aren’t. This will be the topic at the next Senior Special at the Nature Center.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore and chatting with author Kiersten Hall.  We’ll talk about her latest book, An Unexpected Journey.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.

And I will also check in with the Austin Rotary Club. Our local Rotary club has been involved in an international effort to eradicate polio. We’ll talk about the progress that has been made so far and...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast, in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with City engineer Steven Lang. The month of July started off with back to back heavy rain events that caused some flooding issues around the city. We’ll talk about those events and things that can be done to help minimize future events.

Also, this past weekend musician Scott Jasmin was in town for a couple of performances. I had the opportunity to visit with Scott and talk about some of his new music, his writing process, and...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable and special guest John Devries from the River Rats Car Club. The Annual River Rats Car show is coming up in a few weeks and we’ll share all the details of what you can expect at this year’s event.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll recap the Dammen Family Fun Day and the latest Nature Jam and also talk about the impacts that the wildfires up north are having on this area...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore visiting with author Mindy Mejia. We’ll talk about how she got into writing and her latest book, The Whisper Place.

Then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. It’s time to start wrapping up the summer reading program and look forward to some upcoming events.

And I will also be at Austin Utilities to talk with Melissa Swenson, Communications & Energy Services Manager  and Alex Bumgardner, Utility Operations Director. In recent weeks the temperatures and humidity pushed el...

Coming up in this episode I'll recap a couple of news items from the past week.

Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with City Finance Director Emily Burns. Preliminary work is underway to develop next year's budget. There are a number of ways that you can get involved in the process and we’ll talk about those ways in just a few moments.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Director Nancy Schnable about some of the new foods that will be available this year at the MN State Fair. And then we’ll be joined by Kevin Finley, President of the Mower County Fair Board. We’ll let you know about some of the new and returning things taking place at this year’s fair.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Meredith Meloney about this week’s Dammen Family Fun Day Fundraiser and the next Nature Jam.

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In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. The “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt is at the midpoint. Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And we’ll also talk about some upcoming author visits to Austin.

And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Courtney Schmitt. This week we will be talking about ways to beat the summer heat with some fun programs at the library.

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In this episode I tell you about a project that I need your input on to make it happen.

Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Director of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Jason Sehon and Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. The next High Water Music Series event takes place later this week and you’ll hear all the details coming up.

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 In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Jayne Ekins, an organizer for the World Cube Association. Austin Cubing 2026 is going to be held at the Doubletree event center on Saturday July 25th. We’ll talk about the competition and how you can get involved.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll get an update on the Nature Playscape Fundraising effort and tell you all about Dammen Family Fun Day, the rubber duck race, and the next Nature Jam which all take place Saturday July 18th...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. The “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt continues throughout the month of July.  Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate. And we’ll also talk about some upcoming author visits to Austin.

And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter. This week we will be introduced to the new Youth Services Librarian Staci Waltman.

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In this episode I'll share some thoughts from this past weekend with you.

Then  in the City of Austin segment I’ll be talking with Chief of Police Michael Hartman. We’ll talk about his journey to become the head of the department and some of the things he sees coming to the force in the next few months.

And I'll also share some upcoming Community Events with you.

As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comme...

In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Taggert Medgaarden from the Austin Morning Lions Club. This weekend the Lions will not only be busy with their go cart team in area parades but also with the annual Fly-in Breakfast on Sunday at the Austin Municipal Airport. 

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Office Manager and Naturalist Meredith Meloney. We’ll recap last week’s Nature Jam and look ahead to the Dammen Day Fundraising event and the next Nature Jam.

As always, thank you for being a l...

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. One of the most fun scavenger hunts of the summer kicks off today. Where’s Waldo! Almost 30 stores are participating this year. Pick up your map, find Waldo, and maybe win some prizes. We’ll explain how you can participate.

And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about freedom and what that means to libraries and everyone that uses them.

And I’ll catch up with Phil Burkhart from the Austin Symphony. We’ll hear about the Sy...

 In this episode I’ll visit with City Engineer Steven Lang. We’ll talk about the progress that is being made on the Oakland Avenue reconstruction project and look forward to some of the other street work yet to come this summer.

And then some Community Calendar events to get you through the July 4th holiday.

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In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Mark Bliese from the Austin Enhancement Group. An amazing number of events have been put together to help us all celebrate the Independence Day holiday. We’ll talk about some of these events including a drone show scheduled for July 3rd.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese about the first Nature Jam of the year and also about why some crab walk sideways.

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In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo and Her special guest Prexy Nesbitt. We’ll be talking about just some of the events the he has been involved with as a global activist.

And then at the Austin Public Library I’ll talk with Julie Clinefelter about some of the upcoming programming at the library.

And I’ll also share with you more from the Global Cancer Consortium that was recently held at the Hormel Institute. Connecting researchers to real world stories of how their research is impacting patients was a large part of the c...

In this edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I share a little news with you.

Then in the City of Austin Segment I’ll be talking with Tim Olson from the Austin Fire Department. This time of year people love to play with fireworks. We’ll talk about ways to celebrate the Fourth of July and stay safe.

I’ll also have a conversation with Danny Welch, a professor at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and Dr. Robert Clarke, Executive Director at the Hormel Institute. The Global Cancer Consortium was recently held in Aus...

In this episode in the  Discover Austin segment I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable and special guest LaTia Childers from Austin Area Arts. Tickets are now on sale for the new season of shows at the Paramount Theatre. We’ll talk about what you can expect in the new season.

Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist Meredith Meloney. The First Nature Jam is just around the corner. We’ll share all the details about that event and some information on fireflies.

And I get a chance to talk with...