3 chapters across the catalog
A host describes attending a New Year's Eve party at a mansion in West Lake Hills, Austin, featuring guests from West Texas who have profited from fracking land rights. The gathering included numerous registered nurses and featured a private, low-altitude fireworks display. The host notes a demure mood among some attendees due to falling oil prices affecting local businesses like drilling pipe companies.
A host recounts a conversation at the Dell Long Center in Austin with a socialite who viewed Fox News as "crazy." The host challenged her by pointing out the network's high ratings and the fact that it is often staffed by individuals with diverse political backgrounds.
The social and political bubble of Washington DC is compared to the elite enclave of Palm Beach, Florida. The hosts discuss how events like Tim Russert's funeral serve as networking and lobbying opportunities for the political class.
