Topic: T Co

A severe ice storm in the Texas Hill Country led to localized infrastructure damage, including a bulging ceiling at an H-E-B supermarket in Fredericksburg. Despite the weather, the local electrical co-op maintained power due to recent upgrades, and home generators provided necessary backup. Local chatter regarding the storm being "done on purpose" is dismissed in favor of a focus on community resilience and recovery as temperatures began to rise.

Several producers promoted their businesses, including James and Co Apparel and Martell Hardware, using custom coupon codes for listeners. A listener from Bellingham, Washington, criticized John C. Dvorak for using a credit card at a "no cash" Philz Coffee in Berkeley, arguing that consumers should walk away from businesses that refuse to accept legal tender.

Anecdotal reports from an accountancy firm suggest that Microsoft Co-Pilot fails to deliver on basic productivity tasks, such as generating charts. Users express frustration with the software's requirement for OneDrive integration and its perceived inability to execute commands despite claiming completion.

Rumors circulating on social media suggested Kamala Harris wore "speaker earrings" to receive coaching during the debate. Fact-checking reveals the jewelry was actually a pair of $30,000 Tiffany & Co. HardWear pearl earrings. The choice of high-end luxury jewelry during a discussion on the struggling economy is characterized as a "let them eat cake" moment.

A new AI-generated character named "Zippy" was introduced as a potential third co-host for the program. The character, created using voice synthesis technology, is intended to provide upbeat commentary and information. The hosts compared the use of the AI bot to a digital form of ventriloquism.

NPR reports on the arrival of monkeypox at the Cook County Jail in Illinois, raising concerns about rapid spread in correctional facilities. Health experts point to crowded intake pens and skin-to-skin contact as primary risks. The segment also highlights the barrier of medical co-pays in jails, which may discourage inmates from reporting symptoms like rashes.

Adam Curry describes his relocation to the Texas Hill Country and a recent torrential flooding event that caused his septic tank to overflow. He details a conversation with "Paul the Septic Guy" regarding a modern three-tank filtration system that uses chlorine and sprinklers to manage waste. The account includes observations on local "patriot" culture and the logistics of joining an electricity co-op in a small subdivision.

A series of high-value donations from "Executive Producers" included a $1,000 contribution from a producer in Franklin, Texas, and a significant donation from a former Goldman Sachs employee who transitioned to running a distillery and a bread bank. Other producers used their notes to promote small businesses like 8-Bit Beard Co and HD Leadership, demonstrating the show's role in networking for independent entrepreneurs.

Donors promote the Web Hosting Co-op and share stories from the front lines of the pandemic response. A producer working for the Canadian Red Cross describes the chaos at quarantine hotels, where travelers are sometimes detained despite negative tests. The segment includes requests for "job karma" and "Obama you might die" jingles, highlighting the community's reliance on the show for morale during economic shifts.

Listener reports from meetups in Portland, Oregon, and Nelson, British Columbia, highlight the community's growth. The Nelson meetup faced challenges with local liquor laws, while the Portland group enjoyed "No Agenda Wheel of Fortune" and planned a future axe-throwing event.

A viral parody song produced by the website Joe.co.uk targets Nigel Farage using a remix of "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)." The lyrics mock Farage's relationship with Vladimir Putin and his stance on Syrian refugees and UKIP policy. The hosts praise the technical execution of the autotuned video while noting the insulting nature of the content.

Senator Kamala Harris argued that the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should be delayed. Harris contended that an "unindicted co-conspirator" to a crime should not be allowed to appoint a lifetime judge who might eventually rule on matters related to the president's legal issues. She characterized the situation as a fundamental threat to the American republic.

The term "unindicted co-conspirator" is identified as a new media talking point used to implicate President Trump without a formal indictment. The hosts critique a CBSN segment where analysts struggled to explain why Trump would be guilty of campaign finance violations for actions taken as a candidate. They dismiss the "monarchical theory of government" arguments presented by critics.

Development startup Star City is opening a 52-unit co-living project in San Francisco's Tenderloin district aimed at middle-income workers like teachers and nurses. The units measure 250 square feet and rent for approximately $2,000 per month, including utilities and furniture. Critics express concern that these lucrative "adult dorms" may incentivize the eviction of low-income residents from existing single-room occupancy hotels.

Speculation arises regarding a potential partnership between Apple and luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co., based on high levels of insider buying at Tiffany's. The hosts suggest that a "Tiffany Phone" could be a successful move for Apple as it seeks to maintain its high profit-per-square-foot retail dominance. They argue the market is ready for a new luxury-tier device beyond standard face recognition features.

Twitter experienced significant technical difficulties, including the failure of its "t.co" URL shortener, which broke links across the platform. The hosts discuss the dangers of centralized web services and the "flaky" nature of modern social media infrastructure. Additionally, they credit "Network Dolly" for the episode's artwork, which may feature the likeness of YouTube personality PewDiePie.

More than half of the non-profit healthcare co-ops established under the Affordable Care Act have failed, costing taxpayers billions in federal loans. The hosts argue that the current system is a "reverse Ponzi scheme" and predict that the U.S. will inevitably move toward a single-payer system, a position supported by both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

The failure of healthcare co-ops established under the Affordable Care Act is discussed, with a focus on the Colorado co-op's closure. A clip features a woman expressing anger at President Obama for "abandoning" the co-op program. The hosts suggest that the administration prioritized large insurance companies over the public options, leading to the collapse of more than half of the nationwide co-ops.

Rumors circulate regarding the potential collapse of Deutsche Bank, with comparisons being drawn to the 2008 Lehman Brothers failure. The bank faces significant exposure to derivatives and was recently downgraded by S&P to Triple B Plus. The discussion references the book "Primates of Park Avenue," which details the culture of high-level Manhattan bankers and their "wife bonuses."

Workers at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. The hosts discuss the decline of unions and the rise of Silicon Valley "startup culture," which they describe as a Ponzi scheme of stock options. They advocate for a "co-op" model for services like Uber and LinkedIn to remove the corporate middleman.