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Available for Media Interviews

Larry is available for television, radio, podcast, print, digital, and live-event interviews on leadership, governance, public systems, veteran transition, healthcare access, organizational accountability, and community trust. Request a Media Interview
Selected Media Appearances & Coverage

Local, state, and national platforms.

Selected appearances and coverage include:
CNN
MSNBC
CBS Austin
Fox News
KXAN
KVUE
Spectrum News
Texas Standard
KUT
Roll Call
Community Impact
Ujima Magazine
Selected Coverage

Appearances and published features.

Completed appearances are listed separately from future interview availability so producers can quickly review Larry’s experience and relevant topics.
Ujima Magazine

How BMHC Is Rewriting the Story of Black Men’s Health in Austin

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American Heart Association

Black Communities in Austin Face Increased Heart Health Challenges

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CBS Austin

Empowering Health

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Austin Chronicle

Honoring the Activist Who Sparked the Integration of Barton Springs Pool

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Austin Monitor

Community Groups Push for Safety and Public Services

Read
Power in Practice

Public systems explained in language people can use.

Power in Practice translates government, elections, policy, leadership, and institutional responsibility into practical explanations. Episodes and related long-form conversations are organized through Larry’s YouTube channel. Watch on YouTube
Interviews & Conversations

Selected long-form appearances.

These conversations show Larry’s ability to translate lived experience and institutional complexity for different audiences.
Podcast · 2026

The Defining Moments of American Leaders — Danny Li Podcast

Danny Li’s leadership series features conversations with senior generals and national security leaders, Fortune 500 executives, championship-level professional athletes, and public servants entrusted with significant responsibility.

Invited to contribute his story to that collection, Larry Wallace Jr. reflects on the experiences behind his leadership journey—from military service, personal setbacks, and leading through war to becoming the first Black Mayor of Manor, Texas. The conversation explores pressure, sacrifice, accountability, and stepping forward before feeling fully prepared.

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Program Presentation

IVMF Veterans in Politics

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Podcast

Navigating Diverse Skills and Abilities in the Virtual Workplace

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Oral History

Voices of Veterans — Personal Journey

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Interview

Next Gen Warrior — Transitioning Successfully

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Public Address

2020 State of the City Address

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Interview

Mayor Wallace Interview with Manor ISD Teachers

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Media Topics

Areas for interviews and commentary.

Leadership, authority, accountability, and execution
Public systems, governance, and institutional responsibility
Veteran transition, workforce readiness, and reinvention
Healthcare access, trust, navigation, and continuity
Boards, cross-sector partnerships, and community impact
Translating complex institutions for public audiences

Media biography, approved photographs, and background materials.

Approved supporting materials are available for confirmed engagements.
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