Episode 1059 • • 26:58 - 33:35
1059: Barrel Roll
Austin Tech Takeover, Walmart ATX and Urban Gentrification
The "tech takeover" of downtown Austin is examined through the arrival of giants like Walmart, Google, and the Army Futures Command. Comparisons are drawn between the current growth in Austin and Seattle and the historical tech bubbles in San Francisco. The influx of high-paid tech workers is blamed for rising real estate prices and a shift in the cultural landscape of these cities.