Episode 1149 • • 1:55:18 - 2:00:07
1149: Couple of Reds
Austin Homeless Ordinances, Camping and Panhandling, Mayor Steve Adler
The Austin City Council, led by Mayor Steve Adler, voted to remove ordinances forbidding camping and panhandling in public spaces. Police Chief Brian Manley clarified that officers can no longer intervene unless a person is posing a direct safety hazard or blocking a right-of-way. The hosts criticize the decision, predicting it will lead to the same "quality-of-life" issues seen in cities like San Francisco and Seattle.