3 chapters across the catalog
A fatal stabbing at a Freebirds burrito joint on South Congress in Austin sparked a feud between Governor Greg Abbott and Mayor Steve Adler. While the Mayor initially criticized the assumption that the suspect was homeless, police later confirmed the individual was indeed part of the transient population, fueling a debate over the city's public safety and camping policies.
Gun Death Name Reading, Congressional Minute
A California representative used his "one minute" on the House floor to read a list of names and ages of individuals killed by gun violence across the country. The reading included victims from South Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana, though the speaker provided little context beyond the names and dates.
Food Truck Economics and Mac and Cheese Business Plan
Adam Curry observes the popularity of food trucks in Austin, particularly a grilled cheese container on South Congress. He proposes a business venture involving a mac and cheese food truck, serving "depression food" at a premium price. The discussion covers various international foods like Indian dosas and Ethiopian injera, which Curry describes as "mattress foam."
