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Episode 94: A Very Special Juneteenth Episode Jun 17, 2020

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On today's podcast we bring back Ep. 76 guest Kahron (yes, like the book) Spearman, a features writer and critic with The Austin Chronicle, as well as a freelance writer. He and AJ. discuss several recent local and national events around America’s current conversation on race, as well as personal reflections. Check out Kahron’s cover story for the Austin Chronicle out today (June 19, 2020) -> Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities -> https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2020-06-19/austin-musicians-of-color-talk-about-the-pandemics-outsized-impact-on-their-communities/ This episode was recorded remotely on June 18, 2020. LINKS: Kahron’s Website -> https://www.kahron.com Twitter -> @Kahron. Episode 76 - Culture Talk with Kahron Spearman, Austin Chronicle Writer and Critic -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode76-kahronspearman Check out all past BG Podcast episodes here -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bingham-group-podcast The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com

Episode 93: Processing with Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, President/CEO, Huston-Tillotson University Jun 14, 2020

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Today's podcast features returning guest Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University (HT), a private historically black university located in Austin’s East Side. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the state of world in HT’s corner, including the June 7th Black Lives Matter protest sparked by the murder of George Floyd, adapting to COVID-19, and ways organizations can support the university. ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, joined Huston-Tillotson University as President and Chief Executive Officer July 1, 2015. Dr. Pierce Burnette is an experienced leader in higher education with a deep commitment to student success. Her experience includes serving as interim President at Pierce College in Puyallup, Washington; the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio; Vice President for Information Technology and Services and Chief Information Officer at Central State University; Dean of Information Technology at Pierce College in Lakewood, Washington; and Manager of Consulting and Project Management Services at the Washington State Department of Transportation in Olympia, Washington. This episode was recorded remotely on June 11, 2020. LINKS: Huston-Tillotson University -> https://htu.edu/ BG Podcast Episode 13: Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President/CEO at Huston-Tillotson University, on Community Engagement in East Austin (9.5.2020) -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/2/episode-13-dr-colette-pierce-burnette-edd-presidentceo-at-huston-tillotson-university Check out all past BG Podcast episodes here -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bingham-group-podcast The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

Episode 92 : Processing with Austin Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison Jun 12, 2020

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(RUN TIME - 18:43) Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with returning guest, Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the protests and national conversation around the murder of George Floyd, police reform, and the continued threat and impact of COVID-19 in Austin's Black community. About the Council Member Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison represents Austin’s District 1, the part of town where she was born and raised. Her upbringing endowed her with an intimate knowledge of her community’s strengths and its unique struggles. The lessons she learned as a successful small business owner on the Eastside led her down a path towards advocacy. She served as president of the East 12th Street Merchants Association and also founded East Austin Advocates, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting under-represented residents with the resources they need to succeed. Her community-level activism sparked Council Member Harper-Madison’s interest in seeking public office, a goal she achieved with her first campaign for City Council in 2018. She is the chair of the Health and Human Services Committee and sits on the Housing and Planning Committee, Judicial Committee, and Regional Affordability Committee. In between championing the interests of her constituents, Council Member Harper-Madison is the proud wife of an Austin firefighter, the mother of four children, and a thriving breast cancer survivor. This episode was recorded remotely on June 12, 2020. Reference links: Official City of Austin page for Council Member Harper-Madison -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-1 BG Podcast Episode 29: Natasha Harper-Madison, Austin City Council District 1, on her 2019 policy priorities -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-29-natasha-harper-madison-austin-city-council-district-1 Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode1 Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

Episode 91: Public Transit in a COVID World with Randy Clarke, president & CEO, Capital Metro Jun 09, 2020

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Today's BG Podcast features, Randy Clarke, President & CEO, Capital Metro (Austin’s public transportation provider) Colloquially known as CapMetro, Randy and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss how the agency adapted to a COVID-19 world, the Project Connect transit plan, and national public transit trends. ABOUT RANDY CLARKE: Randy Clarke is president and CEO. Prior to this, Clarke held key leadership positions in public transportation in both Boston and Washington, D.C., and earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Southern Maine. Since he joined Capital Metro and following the 2018 redesign of its bus network, transit ridership has been on the rise in the Austin area. Clarke sees the operation through the eyes of his customer by using the service every day, giving him insight that's fueled his challenge to “do more” in providing quality transportation options to the growing region. That familiarity with the service led Clarke to put in place multimillion dollar investments to the system and a renewed focus on improving customer experience When away from the office, Clarke enjoys traveling and competitive running with his wife, Kimberley, whom he met, as fate would have it, while riding a train. Connect with him on Twitter at -> @CapMetroCEO This episode was recorded remotely on May 27, 2020. REFERENCE LINKS: Capital Metro Main Page -> https://capmetro.org/ Project Connect (CapMetro) -> https://capmetro.org/projectconnect/ RELATED EPISODES: BG Podcast Episode 87: Mobility Policy in a COVID19 World feat. Pete Gould of Catapult Policy Strategies -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode87 You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher. We would appreciate a review and rating!

Episode 89 - COVID-19's Impact on the Built Environment with Michael Hsu Jun 03, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today’s episode features the renowned architect Michael Hsu, Principal and Founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MOAH). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss COVID-19’s impact on the built environment (the human-made environment that provides the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond).Speaking also as entrepreneurs, the two also talk internal pivots due to the pandemic . ABOUT THE GUEST Michael Hsu, AIA, IIDA is the founder and principal of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Following graduation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, Hsu worked at OMA in the Netherlands and in Dallas before returning to Austin where he has practiced since 1998. Hsu is currently the Past President of the AIA Austin chapter and a member of the University of Texas School of Architecture’s Advisory Council. MHOA was formed in 2005 with the goal of producing locally-engaged, design driven architecture and interiors in Austin. See past projects here -> https://hsuoffice.com/projects/ CONNECT WITH MHOA Instagram -> @hsuoffice Facebook -> Michael Hsu of Architecture HELPFUL LINKS: Michael Hsu Office of Architecture -> https://hsuoffice.com/ Designing for the Future (Austin Business Journal) -> https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2020/05/27/small-business-big-mission-michael-hsu-designs.html This is episode was recorded remotely on May 20, 2020.

Episode 88: Austin Council Member Paige Ellis discusses the Healthy Streets Program May 25, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today’s episode features Austin Council Member Paige Ellis (District 8) discussing her recently initiated resolution creating the Healthy Streets Program. A response to COVID19, the Healthy Streets Programs aims to provide immediate public space through temporary barriers on certain city streets. ABOUT THE GUEST Paige Ellis was elected in 2018 to represent District 8 – Southwest Austin. Her professional background includes Marketing and Public Involvement. For 8 years prior to being elected, she worked for an environmental firm specializing in environmental compliance on housing development and regional transportation projects. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. CONNECT WITH COUNCIL MEMBER ELLIS: Twitter -> @PaigeForAustin Facebook- > https://www.facebook.com/PaigeForAustin/ HELPFUL LINKS: Austin’s Healthy Streets Program (City Page) -> http://www.austintexas.gov/HealthyStreets Health Streets Resolution Language (City Page)-> https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=340507 This is episode was recorded remotely on May 20, 2020.

From the Water Cooler: Lobbying in a time of COVID-19 May 21, 2020

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Bingham Group's newest offering, "From the Water Cooler." Each Friday we post staff discussions covering everything from what we're reading, the business of lobbying, and more. Today's inaugural episode features Bingham Group Consultant Will Dane and CEO A.J. Bingham. The two discusses the impact COVID-19 will have on the lobbying sector at all levels, and more. About Will Will is an experienced government affairs professional with an understanding of the local, state and federal legislative process across a variety of industries and issues. At Bingham Group, he spearheads our multi-state practice as well as assisting our municipal and state practices. His decade-plus career includes most recently serving as Senior Government Relations Manager for mobility start-up Turo. In this capacity he managed state legislative and policy initiatives in: Arizona, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Vermont, Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Maine, and Pennsylvania. This included negotiating agreements with and managing contract lobbyists in those markets. Learn more about him and Bingham Group at: www.binghamgp.com This episode was recorded on 5/15/2020.

Episode 87: Mobility Policy in a COVID-19 World feat. Pete Gould of Catapult Policy Strategies May 20, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today's episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Pete Gould an expert on transportation and mobility technology policy, and Founding Partner of D.C.-based Catapult Policy Strategies. The discussion covers: Federal and Municipal responses and trends; The future of mass transit and micro-mobility; and Future of autonomous mobility: transport and delivery ABOUT THE GUEST Pete has over 15 years of experience in transportation and mobility technology policy from Capitol Hill, the US Department of Transportation, Uber Technologies, and running a successful lobbying and consulting firm. He leverages his “dual-citizenship” in the public and private sectors to guide startups across sectors in developing and executing policy and lobbying operations at local, state, and national levels. Prior to founding Catapult Policy Strategies, Pete was Uber’s Senior Transportation Policy Development Associate, where he tackled issues including autonomous vehicle policy, accessibility, and background checks. Pete led efforts to integrate Uber with transit agencies and build partnerships with the transportation and urban planning communities. Connect with Pete here: Twitter -> @pete_gould LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-gould-7157b476/ HELPFUL LINKS: Catapult Policy Strategies -> https://www.catapult-strategies.com/ The Mobility Podcast -> https://www.mobilitypodcast.com/ This is episode was recorded remotely on May 14, 2020.

SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19-COMMUNITY UPDATES: ATX Tech Industry & COVID-19 May 19, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) seventh COVID-19 Tele-Townhall, featuring tech leaders discussing how COVID-19 has impacted Austin's tech scene and what lies ahead. Episode guests: Brett A. Hurt, CEO and Co-Founder, data.world Eric Strakloff, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Instruments Marissa Tarelton, President, Aceable Michael Ward, President and CEO, Austin Urban Tech Movement This episode was originally recorded on 5/13/2020. Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort. ABOUT Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level. LINKS: Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition Site: https://austinjustice.org/

Episode 86: COVID19 Update with Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association May 13, 2020

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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today's episode Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association, updates A.J. about COVID19’s impact on her members, budget priorities and needs. ABOUT THE GUEST Selena was elected EMS Association President in the fall of 2019. A near eight year veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS with the rank of Captain, she previously was a policy analyst at Texas Impact. HELPFUL LINKS: Austin EMS Relief Fund -> https://donorbox.org/austinemsrf 100% of the proceeds will go to medics affected by this pandemic. These are medics that have been exposed, are symptomatic, are quarantined, and/or are unable to work due to Covid19. Their needs include meals, toiletries, pet-care, laundry services, and countless other expenses. This is episode was recorded on May 12, 2020. Subscribe to BG Reads to get episodes emailed to you every Wednesday.

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