4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts recount a recent trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas, and a stop in Van Buren on the drive back to Austin. They discuss the local culture, the quality of regional cannabis which they jokingly refer to as "research," and the history of hemp growing in the area.
Van Buren Victorian Architecture, RV Park Cable Issues
A visit to the historic town center of Van Buren is described as bittersweet due to the conversion of 1880s Victorian buildings into modern shops. One host details staying at an Austin RV park famously used by Matthew McConaughey, noting a dispute where Time Warner Cable refused to provide cable boxes to the facility.
Peter Van Buren and State Department Retaliation
State Department official Peter Van Buren was placed on administrative leave after publishing "We Meant Well," a book critical of the US reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Van Buren claims the department revoked his security clearance and banned him from facilities but continues to pay his full salary to keep him quiet. He compares the State Department's internal culture to the mafia.
Van Buren, Arkansas and Victorian Architecture
John C. Dvorak describes a road trip through Arkansas, highlighting the town of Van Buren as a pristine Victorian town that looks like a Hollywood movie set. He challenges the "hillbilly" stereotype of the state, noting its scenic beauty and unique cultural identity.
