Topic: South Of Market

Several producers were granted titles in the No Agenda Peerage, including a new Baron of Chester County, Pennsylvania. David McInnis promoted his news marketing book, while Baroness Isabel Pearson announced the first South of France meetup scheduled for May 22nd in Marziac. The hosts emphasize the community-building aspect of these listener-organized events.

San Francisco is experiencing a significant surge in rat populations, particularly in the South of Market neighborhood near major construction projects like the new subway extension. Residents report seeing dozens of rats at night, and the Department of Public Health warns of the potential spread of salmonella. The infestation is attributed to the displacement of rodents caused by large-scale urban development.

San Francisco's business environment is described as increasingly hostile due to onerous parking regulations and poor public transportation. Mayor Gavin Newsom and other local leaders are blamed for policies that drive businesses to more amenable locations like Alameda. The hosts suggest that the only recourse for citizens is to reject doing business in such restrictive urban centers.