Topic: Lady Bird

The 90th Academy Awards are analyzed with predictions for Best Picture. Contenders discussed include Darkest Hour, Dunkirk, Lady Bird, and The Shape of Water, which is noted for plagiarism allegations. A clip from NPR suggests that Get Out will win because voters want to appear "woke." Dvorak remains skeptical, arguing that the older Hollywood voting demographic will favor more traditional films.

Adam Curry describes witnessing the inauguration parade for Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Austin. The event featured a heavy military presence, open-carry participants, and floats celebrating the Texas oil industry. The discussion touches on the local legacy of Lyndon B. Johnson and the Ann Richards Bridge.