2 chapters across the catalog
During the Austin Under 40 gala at the JW Marriott, an award recipient received a standing ovation after identifying herself as undocumented. The event highlighted the stark contrast between the wealthy attendees inside the ballroom and the homeless population immediately outside the venue. The moment is described as an example of the complex social dynamics and "diversity" in Austin, Texas.
Marriott Hotels, San Francisco Jukebox Building
Following the knighting of the "Baron de Marriott," the hosts discuss the quality of Marriott hotels in Asia versus the United States. John Dvorak recounts a story about the construction of the Marriott in San Francisco, known as the "Jukebox Building," claiming he once saw hundreds of rats running through a broken sewer pipe near the site.
