The BG Podcast

Weekly conversations at the intersection of business, policy and community.

Each week, Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham talks with business leaders, creatives, politicians, activists, and more who are shaping the Austin Metro now and into the future.

Podcast
Weekly Recap (11.30.2023)
Weekly Recap (11.30.2023)
Weekly Recap (11.10.2023)
Weekly Recap (11.10.2023)
Weekly Recap (10.9.2023)
Weekly Recap (10.9.2023)
Discussing Austin Economic Incentives with ARMA CEO Ed Latson
Discussing Austin Economic Incentives with ARMA CEO Ed Latson
Weekly Recap (9.25.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.25.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.18.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.18.2023)
Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin
Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin
Launching our Economic Development Practice
Launching our Economic Development Practice
Weekly Recap (9.11.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.11.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.4.2023)
Weekly Recap (9.4.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.25.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.25.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.21.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.21.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.14.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.14.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.7.2023)
Weekly Recap (8.7.2023)
Weekly Recap (7.31.2023)
Weekly Recap (7.31.2023)
Weekly Recap (7.28.2023)
Weekly Recap (7.28.2023)
A Discussion with Dave Porter, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership
A Discussion with Dave Porter, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership
Weekly Recap (7.21.2023)
Weekly Recap (7.21.2023)
City of Austin FY 23/24 Budget Talk
City of Austin FY 23/24 Budget Talk
Weekly Austin Politics Recap (7.10.2023)
Weekly Austin Politics Recap (7.10.2023)
Weekly Austin Politics Recap (7.3.2023)
Weekly Austin Politics Recap (7.3.2023)
Discussing Equity Action's Community Investment Budget with Daniela Silva
Discussing Equity Action's Community Investment Budget with Daniela Silva
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.30.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.30.2023)
Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver (6.26.2023)
Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver (6.26.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.2.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (6.2.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.21.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.21.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.14.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.14.2023)
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.7.2023): Welcome to Q2
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (4.7.2023): Welcome to Q2
Discussing the Texas CHIPS Act with Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
Discussing the Texas CHIPS Act with Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (3.31.2023): The Bias Towards Action Era
BG Podcast Weekly Recap (3.31.2023): The Bias Towards Action Era
Featured
Episode 83: Metro Discussion with Jason Giulietti, President, Greater San Marcos Partnership
Episode 83: Metro Discussion with Jason Giulietti, President, Greater San Marcos Partnership
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Austin Independent School District
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Austin Independent School District
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Housing & Human Rights
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Housing & Human Rights
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Public Health & Safety
SPECIAL EPISODE - ATX COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATES: Public Health & Safety
Episode 82: Metro Discussion with Mayor Larry Wallace, City of Manor
Episode 82: Metro Discussion with Mayor Larry Wallace, City of Manor
Episode 81: Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director, Texas Hemp Coalition
Episode 81: Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director, Texas Hemp Coalition
Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan
Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan
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Episode 79 - Texas Hemp Policy Update with Marissa Patton, Associate Legislative Director, Texas Farm Bureau
Episode 78 - Bingham Group Supports the Austin Sunshine Camps
Episode 78 - Bingham Group Supports the Austin Sunshine Camps
Episode 77 - A Talk with Austin Brand Entrepreneur Doug Guller
Episode 77 - A Talk with Austin Brand Entrepreneur Doug Guller
Episode 76 - Culture Talk with Kahron Spearman, Austin Chronicle Writer and Critic
Episode 76 - Culture Talk with Kahron Spearman, Austin Chronicle Writer and Critic
Episode 75 - Austin Real Estate Talk with Development Legend Perry Lorenz
Episode 75 - Austin Real Estate Talk with Development Legend Perry Lorenz
Episode 74 : Austin Public-Private-Partnerships with John Rosato, Southwest Strategies Group
Episode 74 : Austin Public-Private-Partnerships with John Rosato, Southwest Strategies Group
Episode 73: Emily Blair, Executive Vice President, Austin Apartment Association
Episode 73: Emily Blair, Executive Vice President, Austin Apartment Association
Episode 72: Market Talk - Atlanta and Southeast Lobbying with Howard Franklin of Ohio River South
Episode 72: Market Talk - Atlanta and Southeast Lobbying with Howard Franklin of Ohio River South
Episode 71: Carrie Simmons, Texas Lobbying Group
Episode 71: Carrie Simmons, Texas Lobbying Group
Episode 70 - Jim O'Brien, Host of The Lobbying Show
Episode 70 - Jim O'Brien, Host of The Lobbying Show
Episode 69: Judge Aurora Martinez Jones, Travis County Civil Courts
Episode 69: Judge Aurora Martinez Jones, Travis County Civil Courts
Episode 68: BG Media Group 2019 Wrap Up Feat. The BG Podcast and Kicks & Comics
Episode 68: BG Media Group 2019 Wrap Up Feat. The BG Podcast and Kicks & Comics
Episode 67: Exploring Public Sector A.I. with Valkyrie Intelligence
Episode 67: Exploring Public Sector A.I. with Valkyrie Intelligence
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Episode 66: Generational Leadership with Michael Linehan, Land Strategies Inc, and Preston Flynn, Flynn Construction Inc
Episode 65: Commercial Real Estate Market from Banking Perspective with Allan Rayson, Regions Bank
Episode 65: Commercial Real Estate Market from Banking Perspective with Allan Rayson, Regions Bank
Episode 64: United States-Mexico policy and investment talk with Sergio Chavez, Intermestic Partners
Episode 64: United States-Mexico policy and investment talk with Sergio Chavez, Intermestic Partners
Episode 63: The Future of Texas Hemp Farming with Robert Head, CEO, Blue Cord Farms
Episode 63: The Future of Texas Hemp Farming with Robert Head, CEO, Blue Cord Farms
Episode 62: Cree Crawford, Founder and President, Ionization Labs
Episode 62: Cree Crawford, Founder and President, Ionization Labs
Episode 61: CBD Market Talk with Prohibition Creamery's Laura Aidan
Episode 61: CBD Market Talk with Prohibition Creamery's Laura Aidan
Episode 60: Opportunity Zones with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin
Episode 60: Opportunity Zones with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin
Episode 59: Land Development Code Draft 1 with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza
Episode 59: Land Development Code Draft 1 with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza
Episode 58: The Future of Austin politics with Good Politics' Liz Coufal and Nathan Ryan
Episode 58: The Future of Austin politics with Good Politics' Liz Coufal and Nathan Ryan
Episode 57: Micromobility Policy with the City of Austin’s Jason Redfern and Jacob Culberson
Episode 57: Micromobility Policy with the City of Austin’s Jason Redfern and Jacob Culberson
Featured
Episode 102: Austin FC Updates with Club President Andy Loughnane
Episode 102: Austin FC Updates with Club President Andy Loughnane
Episode 56: Catching up with Chris Shorter, Austin Assistant City Manager
Episode 56: Catching up with Chris Shorter, Austin Assistant City Manager
Episode 55: Exploring Austin's Commercial Tenant Market with JLL's Bre Brown
Episode 55: Exploring Austin's Commercial Tenant Market with JLL's Bre Brown
Episode 54: Austin Market Perspective with Zach Cannon of The Burt Group
Episode 54: Austin Market Perspective with Zach Cannon of The Burt Group
Episode 53: Budget and Policy Talk with Austin Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
Episode 53: Budget and Policy Talk with Austin Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
Episode 52 - The Internet of Things and Austin Tech Philanthropy with Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle
Episode 52 - The Internet of Things and Austin Tech Philanthropy with Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle
Episode 51 - Austin's Land Development Code Revision with Team Co-Lead Annick Beaudet
Episode 51 - Austin's Land Development Code Revision with Team Co-Lead Annick Beaudet
Zilker Belts on the BG Podcast
Zilker Belts on the BG Podcast
Episode 50 - Featuring New Senior Consultant Tina Bui
Episode 50 - Featuring New Senior Consultant Tina Bui
Episode 49 - Downtown Talk with Kevin Burns, Founder and CEO, Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors
Episode 49 - Downtown Talk with Kevin Burns, Founder and CEO, Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors
Episode 48 - Policy Update on Palm School and the Austin Convention Center
Episode 48 - Policy Update on Palm School and the Austin Convention Center
Episode 47 - Bobby Jenkins, Owner and CEO, ABC Pest Control
Episode 47 - Bobby Jenkins, Owner and CEO, ABC Pest Control
Episode 46: Austin FC Updates from Club President Andy Loughnane
Episode 46: Austin FC Updates from Club President Andy Loughnane
Episode 45: Political Talk with Houston Chronicle Metro Reporter Erica Grieder
Episode 45: Political Talk with Houston Chronicle Metro Reporter Erica Grieder
Episode 44: Austin 5G Update with Bob Digneo, Assistant VP, External and Regulatory Affairs at AT&T
Episode 44: Austin 5G Update with Bob Digneo, Assistant VP, External and Regulatory Affairs at AT&T
Episode 43: A Palm School Discussion with Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña
Episode 43: A Palm School Discussion with Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña
Episode 42: A Startup Conversation with Easy Expunctions CEO Yousef Kassim
Episode 42: A Startup Conversation with Easy Expunctions CEO Yousef Kassim
SPECIAL EPISODE- BG Podcast Episode 41: Celebrating Bingham Group's Two Year Anniversary
SPECIAL EPISODE- BG Podcast Episode 41: Celebrating Bingham Group's Two Year Anniversary
Special Episode: Heartbeat of the City Pilot Series by Jan Buchholz
Special Episode: Heartbeat of the City Pilot Series by Jan Buchholz
Episode 40: Megan Lasch, Saigebrook Development, on City Council’s Affordabilty Unlocked resolution
Episode 40: Megan Lasch, Saigebrook Development, on City Council’s Affordabilty Unlocked resolution
Episode 39: Drew Hanish, Principal and Co-Founder at PRAVO Construction, on policy concerns for general contractors
Episode 39: Drew Hanish, Principal and Co-Founder at PRAVO Construction, on policy concerns for general contractors
Episode 38: Nicole Conley, Austin ISD CFO, on AISD’s current fiscal position
Episode 38: Nicole Conley, Austin ISD CFO, on AISD’s current fiscal position
Episode 37: Patrick Howard, Austin Planning Commissioner (District 1), on land use code re-write
Episode 37: Patrick Howard, Austin Planning Commissioner (District 1), on land use code re-write
Episode 36: Annick Beaudet, A.I.C.P., Assistant Director at the Austin Transportation Department, on Austin Strategic Mobility Plan
Episode 36: Annick Beaudet, A.I.C.P., Assistant Director at the Austin Transportation Department, on Austin Strategic Mobility Plan
Episode 35: Austin Developer Terry Mitchell, President, Momark Development LLC, on Austin’s affordable housing crisis
Episode 35: Austin Developer Terry Mitchell, President, Momark Development LLC, on Austin’s affordable housing crisis
Episode 34: Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Democratic Party Chairwoman, on community engagement and priorities for local communities
Episode 34: Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Democratic Party Chairwoman, on community engagement and priorities for local communities
Episode 33: Emily Chenevert, CEO at Austin Board of REALTORS® on Austin’s housing market
Episode 33: Emily Chenevert, CEO at Austin Board of REALTORS® on Austin’s housing market
Episode 32: State Representative Sheryl Cole, District 46 (D-Austin), on her upcoming term at the state legislature
Episode 32: State Representative Sheryl Cole, District 46 (D-Austin), on her upcoming term at the state legislature
Episode 31: James Hines, SVP of Government Affairs, Texas Association of Business, on economic development for the state legislature
Episode 31: James Hines, SVP of Government Affairs, Texas Association of Business, on economic development for the state legislature
Episode 30: Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Council District 6, on 2019 policy predictions
Episode 30: Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Council District 6, on 2019 policy predictions
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Episode 28: Rodney Gonzales, Director of Austin’s Development Services Department, on department initiatives
Episode 28: Rodney Gonzales, Director of Austin’s Development Services Department, on department initiatives
Episode 27: Pastor Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Senior Pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in East Austin, on Gentrification
Episode 27: Pastor Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Senior Pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in East Austin, on Gentrification
Episode 26: Dr. Elizabeth Truong, co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Cloud 9, on Austin’s high rate of fatal police shootings of people suffering from mental health issues nationally
Episode 26: Dr. Elizabeth Truong, co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Cloud 9, on Austin’s high rate of fatal police shootings of people suffering from mental health issues nationally
Episode 25: Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition, on labor contract for Austin Police
Episode 25: Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition, on labor contract for Austin Police
Episode 24: Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President- External and Regulatory Affairs at AT&T, on impact of 5G wireless standards
Episode 24: Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President- External and Regulatory Affairs at AT&T, on impact of 5G wireless standards
Special Episode: 2018 Thanksgiving Round Up
Special Episode: 2018 Thanksgiving Round Up
Episode 23: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Austin’s economic incentives program
Episode 23: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Austin’s economic incentives program
Episode 22: John Lawler, Keep Austin Affordable, on affordable housing
Episode 22: John Lawler, Keep Austin Affordable, on affordable housing
Episode 21: Jerry Davis, President and CEO at Goodwill Central Texas, on affordable housing
Episode 21: Jerry Davis, President and CEO at Goodwill Central Texas, on affordable housing
Episode 20: State Rep. Diego Bernal, District 123 (D-San Antonio), on local control by cities
Episode 20: State Rep. Diego Bernal, District 123 (D-San Antonio), on local control by cities
Episode 19: Savannah L. Barker, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Capital Factory, on business intentional recruitment and outreach
Episode 19: Savannah L. Barker, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Capital Factory, on business intentional recruitment and outreach
Episode 18: Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director of Smart Mobility at Austin Transportation, on scooter micromobility
Episode 18: Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director of Smart Mobility at Austin Transportation, on scooter micromobility
Episode 17: Andy Cates, J.D., Bingham Group, LLC Advisor, on dark money funds for nonprofits
Episode 17: Andy Cates, J.D., Bingham Group, LLC Advisor, on dark money funds for nonprofits
Episode 16: JD Weinstein, Head of Startup Ecosystem (Austin) Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator, on Austin and Texas’ tech ecosystem
Episode 16: JD Weinstein, Head of Startup Ecosystem (Austin) Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator, on Austin and Texas’ tech ecosystem
Episode 15: Patrick Howard, Executive Director and CEO at Housing Authority of Travis County, on Affordable Housing
Episode 15: Patrick Howard, Executive Director and CEO at Housing Authority of Travis County, on Affordable Housing
Episode 14: Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director of Smart Mobility for Austin Transportation Department, on Emerging Technology and Micromobility
Episode 14: Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director of Smart Mobility for Austin Transportation Department, on Emerging Technology and Micromobility
Episode 13: Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President/CEO at Huston-Tillotson University, on Community Engagement in East Austin
Episode 13: Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President/CEO at Huston-Tillotson University, on Community Engagement in East Austin
Episode 12: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Economic Incentives for Real Estate Projects
Episode 12: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Economic Incentives for Real Estate Projects
Episode 11: James Hines, SVP of Advocacy and In-House Counsel at Texas Association of Business, on Texas Legislature Policy Priorities
Episode 11: James Hines, SVP of Advocacy and In-House Counsel at Texas Association of Business, on Texas Legislature Policy Priorities
Episode 10: Rob Henneke, Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Paid Sick Leave
Episode 10: Rob Henneke, Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Paid Sick Leave
Episode 9: Luis A. Rodriguez, President & CEO at Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, on Collaboration Between Austin’s 5 Chambers of Commerce
Episode 9: Luis A. Rodriguez, President & CEO at Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, on Collaboration Between Austin’s 5 Chambers of Commerce
NEW! BG Podcast Now Available on iTunes and Google Play
NEW! BG Podcast Now Available on iTunes and Google Play
Episode 8: Colin Pope, Editor at Austin Business Journal, on Local Disrupters including Amazon HQ2, Micromobility, CodeNEXT, and City Council Election
Episode 8: Colin Pope, Editor at Austin Business Journal, on Local Disrupters including Amazon HQ2, Micromobility, CodeNEXT, and City Council Election
Episode 7: Rudy Metayer, Pflugerville City Council Member, on City Relationships with Business
Episode 7: Rudy Metayer, Pflugerville City Council Member, on City Relationships with Business
Episode 6: Andy Cates, Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC, on City Council Campaign Finance Changes
Episode 6: Andy Cates, Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC, on City Council Campaign Finance Changes
Episode 5: Kristian Caballero, Advisor at Bingham Group,LLC, on Community Engagement in PR Crises
Episode 5: Kristian Caballero, Advisor at Bingham Group,LLC, on Community Engagement in PR Crises
Episode 4: Andy Cates, Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC, on City of Austin's Anti-Lobbying Ordinance
Episode 4: Andy Cates, Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC, on City of Austin's Anti-Lobbying Ordinance
Episode 3: Chas Moore, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Law Enforcement in Response to Austin Bombings
Episode 3: Chas Moore, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Justice Coalition, Austin Law Enforcement in Response to Austin Bombings
Episode 2: Robert Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Sharing Economy, Local Control, and State Preemption
Episode 2: Robert Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, on Sharing Economy, Local Control, and State Preemption
Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development
Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development