2 chapters across the catalog
The opening of the Peninsula Hotel in Paris is discussed, with rooms starting at $2,000 a night. The hosts view this as a sign of extreme wealth concentration among a small global elite. They compare this to the rising costs of living in New York and Austin, expressing concern that Austin is becoming a "crap hole" due to rapid, high-end growth.
Gigi Jordan Pharma Executive Murder-Suicide, Fringe TV Show
Pharmaceutical executive Gigi Jordan allegedly killed her five-year-old son and attempted suicide in a New York hotel, claiming in an email that documents on her laptop would explain her actions. The hosts transition to a critique of the TV show "Fringe," comparing its confusing plot to "Lost."
