Topic: Demolition Man

George Monbiot proposed replacing traditional meat with "microbial protein" produced through precision fermentation in factories. Simultaneously, Taco Bell is testing a new soy and pea protein meat alternative in Alabama, a move the hosts compare to the futuristic "Demolition Man" scenario where all restaurants are Taco Bells.

Reflecting on the film "Demolition Man," the hosts speculate on the potential for a "homeless apocalypse" if the unhoused population continues to grow without community support. They discuss the importance of community-based solutions like Austin's Community First Village and warn that a charismatic leader could eventually organize the marginalized population into a disruptive force.