Episode 1326 • • 24:04 - 27:06
1326: Freedom Bracelet
Austin Business Reactions, Mask Mandate Rescission
Business owners and service workers in Austin, Texas, expressed anxiety over the removal of state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions. Reports from KUT highlighted concerns from boutique owners and restaurant staff who feel vulnerable without state-enforced mask policies. Some hospitality workers argued that lifting restrictions without prioritizing employee vaccinations puts them at unnecessary risk.