Inside Plano, The City Podcast

Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence.
With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and gain hands-on experience that can shape their future. Plus, a former intern joins the podcast to share how her summer internship helped launch her career and why the program made such a lasting impact.
Whether you're a student, parent or educator, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Plano helps students prepare for what's next.
 
Hosts
Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley
 
🔗 Resources & Links
Learn more about the Plano Mayor's Internship Program
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About Inside Plano
Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop regularly on major podcast platforms.

Join hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley for a heartfelt and practical conversation about Plano Public Libraries' adapted book collection and adaptive programs. They're joined by Plano Public Libraries team members Maggie Fox and Janet Cox, plus Courtney Walker, founder of Libraries for All, to explain how adapted books help children with disabilities experience reading more fully and independently.
You'll hear how the adapted collection got started, what makes these books durable and engaging, and why accessibility in libraries goes beyond getting through the front door. The group also shares how families can find adaptive storytimes and programs, plus ways the community can get involved.
 
Hosts
Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley
 
🔗 Resources & Links
Find Plano Public Library adaptive programs and books
Subscribe: insideplano.com
Follow Plano: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
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About Inside Plano
Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop monthly on major podcast platforms.

Inside Plano is back with a new voice! In this episode, Shannah Hayley welcomes the City's new Director of Media Relations, Amanda McNew, as the show's new co-host. Together, Amanda and Shannah share updates about what's ahead for the podcast, including new ways for listeners to engage and fresh topics. Listeners will also get to know the show's hosts through a fun rapid-fire Q&A that covers everything from favorite Plano places to must-have morning drink. Plus, find out what's coming next on Inside Plano — a deep dive into adaptive book collections at Plano Public Library. 

 🔗 Resources & Links 

Learn more: plano.gov/communications Plano Event Calendar: plano.gov/calendar Subscribe: insideplano.com Follow Plano: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn 

 About Inside Plano 


Inside Plano is the official City of Plano podcast that connects you to the people, places, and projects that make our city a great place to live, work, and play. New episodes drop monthly on major podcast platforms.

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.
This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. 
Today's bonus episode features audio from the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting when Council adopted the FY25-26 Operating Budget and Community Investment Program, and set the tax rate.

With numerous road projects underway and a significant bond proposal on the horizon, we've brought our Public Works and Engineering departments back to the podcast. Join Abby, Caleb, Shannah and Steve for a discussion about the latest developments in Plano's infrastructure. 
 
This month's story links:
 
INSIDE PLANO: Road updates with Abby Owens and Caleb Thornhill
Plano Engage
Community Investment Program map