Topic: Restaurant Deposits

The hosts predict a Super Bowl matchup between the Steelers and the Packers based on the "geopolitical" factor of both teams representing states that flipped for Trump. They also discuss a local trend in Austin where restaurants and hair salons are requiring credit card deposits for reservations, which they link to a "depression era" mindset.

The closure of high-end restaurants in Austin is linked to shifting economic margins and changing consumer behavior. A trend of restaurants requiring non-refundable deposits for reservations, which began in New York and San Francisco, is becoming more common. This is seen as a response to patrons "stiffing" businesses with no-show appointments.