Episodios

  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 116 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be talking about some wonderful opportunities for you to participate in a couple of local book reads.

    I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about how the library is going to be closed for a few days for the staff to attend a conference. We’ll also look ahead to the month of April as the staff gets ready for summer.

    I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


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    21 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 115 News, City of Austin, Community Calendar
    Mar 31 2026

    In this episode i share some news from the past week with you,

    Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Glen Morris, water quality and GIS specialist. We’ll be talking about storm water and some events coming up where you can help clean up the community.

    And then I'll take a look at some events on the Community Calendar.

    I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.



    www.AustinMN.com

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    20 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 114 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center
    Mar 27 2026

    In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be joined by Nate Smit, one of the people working to bring a White Water Park to downtown Austin. We'll talk about the project, how it could benefit Austin, and where the project stands now.

    Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Naturalist and Office Manager Meredith Meloney. We’ll be talking about the summer class schedule and how you can register your family for some fun outdoor education. We’ll share more details on the kick-off event for the Nature Playscape at the Nature Center, which takes place this weekend.

    As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 113 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library, Austin Utilities
    Mar 25 2026

    In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be joined by Carmen Tribbett, creator of the Monster Dog series of books.

    I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with Julie Clinefelter. We’ll talk about the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, and also some changes to the library schedule for next week as the staff attends a library conference.

    And I’ll also visit with Austin Utilities about a way that you can proactively save money on your electric bill.

    I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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    35 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 112 SNews, City of Austin, Hormel Institute, Community Calendar
    Mar 23 2026

    In this Season 2 Episode 112 edition of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast I'll share some news items with you.

    Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Ian Caruso from the Austin Fire Department. He’ll talk about his journey from part-time to full time firefighter.

    And with this year’s Paint The Town Pink events wrapping up I’ll stop in at the Hormel Institute to talk with Brenna Gerhart about this year’s fundraising efforts by the community for the Hormel Institute.

    As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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    31 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 111 Discover Austin, Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Austin Area Foundation
    Mar 20 2026

    In this episode I’ll be at Discover Austin visiting with Nancy Schnable. This week we’ll be talking about an opportunity for you and your pup to get ready for the holiday with an Easter themed photo shoot.

    Then I’ll visit Jay C. Hormel Nature Center to talk with Director Luke Reese. We’ll share more details on the kick-off event for the Nature Playscape at the Nature Center.

    And I will also visit with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation about the upcoming transition to new leadership at the Foundation.

    As always, thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Your support through kind words, comments and suggestions have been very encouraging. But I would like to ask you for one small favor. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. Let them know that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is incredibly powerful. Another simple thing that you could do is share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    And I would like to hear from you! Your feedback is important. Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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    39 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 110 Sweet Reads, Austin Public Library
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode I’ll visit with Lisa Deyo at Sweet Reads Bookstore. This week we will be joined by Theresa Wilhelm Waldof about her book Wilhelm's Way: The Inspiring Story of the Iowa Chemist Who Saved the Manhattan Project.

    I will also be at the Austin Public Library to talk with the Julie Clinefelter. We’ll recap the Comic Con from this past weekend, visit about a class to avoid getting scammed and also look forward to the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale.

    I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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    36 m
  • Wright Here, Right Now Season 2 Episode 109 News, City of Austin, Community Calendar
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode I start of with some news items for you.

    Then in this week’s City of Austin segment I’ll be joined by Austin’s Housing Resource Specialist Joel Rachwitz. There are a number of resources available to help you fix up your house. We’ll discuss some of them and explain who might be eligible for these funds.

    And I'll wrap things up with some community Calendar items.

    I would like to take a quick moment to thank you for being a large part of the success of the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. Thank you for liking and following the podcast. Please recommend the Wright Here, Right Now podcast to your friends. They might not even be aware that we are here. Show them how easy it is to find and download each episode. Your personal recommendation is very powerful. Or even share a post about the podcast on your social media. Together we can keep this locally produced community based podcast going.

    Also, I would like to hear from you! Feel free to email your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to wrighthererightnow7@gmail.com.

    You can always text your thoughts, comments, and suggestions to 507-222-9595.

    Or if you prefer you can call and leave a message at the Discover Austin office at 507.437.4563.

    Thanks again for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast.


    www.AustinMN.com

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    19 m