Episode 12 - Hannes Richter

In the fourteenth episode, Hannes Richter discusses his work at the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC, his responsibilities as Deputy Director of the Press and Information Service, and the challenges associated with navigating the modern media landscape. Furthermore, he elaborates on his passion for the development and conceptualisation of museum exhibitions related to the representation of Austria.

In this episode of History Exchange, Matt And Cas interview Dr. Hannes Richter of the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC. Dr. Richter is a native of Innsbruck Austria who studied political science at the University of Innsbruck before moving to New Orleans to earn a Ph.D. in political science. Dr. Richter has worked as a lecturer, communications officer, and contributor to The Economist Intelligence Unit as a country contributor and analyst. Dr. Richter now works as the Deputy Director of the Austrian Press and Information Service in the United States at the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC. He is passionate about creating exhibits to showcase Austrians' wonderful contributions to the United States across many decades.
In the interview, Cas and Matt from UNO interview Dr. Richter about his connections with Dr. Gunter Bischof, from their early introductions at UNO and their eventual work together to create the book and online exhibit “Towards the American Century: Austrians in the United States”. We explore his current role at the Austrian Embassy, his office's challenges when setting up its presence online, and the enjoyment Dr. Richter has in making exhibits to highlight Austrian interactions in America.

Interviewer:
Matt Rozzo is an undergraduate at the University of New Orleans. He is majoring in Anthropology with an interest in ecological concerns in the United States.
Cas O’Brien is a graduate student at the University of New Orleans. They are pursuing a masters degree in Public History with an interest in queer and transgender history in the Southern United States.