Topic: Street Lighting

John C. Dvorak recounts his experience driving through the "one-way grid" in Portland, Oregon. The discussion explores the legality of making left turns on red lights when transitioning between one-way streets. They note that while New York City prohibits most turns on red, states like Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska have specific allowances for these maneuvers that often confuse out-of-state drivers.

The history of Austin's 165-foot "Moonlight Towers" is explored, linking their 1885 installation to the "Servant Girl Annihilator" serial killer. These structures were designed to illuminate the city to deter crime during a period of panic. The hosts compare the killer to Jack the Ripper and note the survival of several towers in modern Austin.

The history of Austin's Moonlight Towers, 165-foot lighting structures erected in 1885, is explored in relation to the "Servant Girl Annihilator" serial killer. These towers were originally installed to illuminate the city and provide safety during a period of high-profile murders that some theorists link to Jack the Ripper. Austin remains one of the few cities to maintain these historic 19th-century lighting structures.