This week Dan Zehr, Capital of Texas Media Foundation executive director and Austin Monitor publisher, sits down with Monitor reporter Jack Craver to talk about the future of the Monitor and plans for a local policy think tank. Curious about our future? Catch up on all of the exciting news below: Austin Monitor Radio is […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Deece Eckstein
This week, Travis County Intergovernmental Relations Officer Deece Eckstein sits down with Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver to catch up on the past session of the Texas Legislature. Listen in below to hear why Eckstein considers it the worst session he’s ever seen and explains the impact that recently passed state legislation will have on […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: HACA
On this week’s Austin Monitor Radio, reporter Jack Craver talks with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin about projects in the works and the agency’s ongoing effort to serve an increasing population in need of housing. Listen in below as CEO and Vice President Sylvia Blanco and HACA’s resident liaison Tiffany Middleton tackle […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Hill Abell
This week, Bicycle Sport Shop owner Hill Abell sits down with Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver to talk about his work as a cycling advocate in the city and to catch up on issues currently facing the community. To catch yourself up, tune in below, where the entire show is embedded and ready for a […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: ECHO’s Ann Howard
Ann Howard, the executive director of the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO), sits down with Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver this week to talk about recent initiatives, challenges and the current state of homelessness in Austin. To get the latest on the fight to end homelessness in the city, listen in below. Austin Monitor Radio […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: John Riedie
Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver chats with John Riedie, CEO of the Austin Creative Alliance, to discuss the challenges the arts economy faces in Austin and why Riedie opposes plans to fund an expansion of the convention center. Austin Monitor Radio is produced in partnership with KOOP 91.7 FM. The Austin Monitor’s work is […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: County Judge Sarah Eckhardt
Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt joins Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver at KOOP this week to talk about how pending state legislation could impact the county, development regulations and why Travis County might soon have a public defender’s office. For all that and more, tune in to the show, embedded here. Austin Monitor Radio is […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
Council Member Jimmy Flannigan stops by KOOP to talk about the newest attempt to rewrite the Land Development Code. He shares his hopes and predictions with Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver. To catch up on that, and get a quick update on the effort to expand the Convention Center, listen in below. Austin Monitor Radio […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Matt Hollon on Atlas 14
This week, Matt Hollon, the manager of the Watershed Protection Department Planning Division, sits down with Austin Monitor reporter Jessi Devenyns to talk about our city’s evolving flood plains and what, exactly, Atlas 14 is. To get up to speed on the latest and what it might mean for you, tune in below. Austin Monitor […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Natasha Harper-Madison
Austin Monitor editor Elizabeth Pagano sits down with Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison this week to talk about her first few months in office, District 1, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, NOTCodeNEXT and more. Catch up on city issues before our next Council meeting! Austin Monitor Radio is produced in partnership with KOOP 91.7 FM. The […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: The Convention Center
Confused by all the talk about whether or not to expand the convention center? Fear not, the Austin Monitor has you covered. In this throwback episode (which was recorded prior to the release of the University of Texas report), we look at the pros and cons of expanding the Austin Convention Center. Former mayoral aide […]
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Austin Monitor Radio: Child care in Austin
This week, Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver sits down with Cathy McHorse, who is the vice president of the United Way’s Success by 6. McHorse dives into some recent moves by the city to increase access to affordable quality child care, explains some of the issues that families face, and even takes a minute to […]