Climate Justice Work in Austin

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.