Episode 1223 • • 12:57 - 18:09
1223: Ogamacare
Coronavirus Preparedness Act, Mayor Adler Tequila Video
The cancellation of SXSW is linked to the signing of the $8.3 billion Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which requires local disaster declarations to access specific funds. Mayor Adler faced criticism for releasing a video of himself drinking tequila at a local restaurant shortly after canceling the festival for health reasons. The federal bill includes $475 million for cities that must be allocated within 30 days.