Topic: Pio

2 chapters across the catalog

Gay Siri
Episode 714 47:18 - 50:20

714: Gay Siri

Earth Day 2015, Austin Barbecue Smoke Ordinance

Coinciding with Earth Day, the Austin City Council is considering an ordinance to regulate smoke from food trucks and barbecue pits within 100 feet of residential areas. Councilmember Pio Renteria proposed the measure following complaints from residents near the La BBQ trailer, sparking a debate over the city's cultural identity.

Hawaii-Five-Blows
Episode 238 5:06 - 6:50

238: Hawaii-Five-Blows

Flu Vaccine Marketing and Swine Flu Stockpiles

Reports from the UK suggest that flu shots may lower the risk of heart attacks, a claim met with skepticism. In the United States, the Virginia Department of Health is actively promoting the availability of 160 million vaccine doses, which arrived earlier than usual. There is speculation that these doses include leftover swine flu vaccine components that need to be distributed before their shelf life expires.