Monday, 16 February 2026

Mike Hanson AC TV Before There Was A Alex Jones And Info Wars TV Show [EkA2we4QZBg]

Public access pioneer Mike Hanson navigates the intersection of East Austin municipal politics and community activism during a live broadcast from the historic ACTV studios.

By Mike Hanson Archives | 2m listen | 2 chapters
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About this episode

Mike Hanson launches a live broadcast of River City Talk from the ACTV studios in East Austin, focusing on the shifting political and physical landscape of the Dove Springs neighborhood. The program centers on upcoming elections for City Council Place 3 and Place 4, featuring local activist Gus Pena and a delegation of youth representatives. Archival footage documents the rapid structural changes occurring in the community over the last twelve months.

Broadcasting on Austin Community Television Channel 16, the production utilizes a call-in format to engage local residents directly with the council candidates. The segment highlights the specific environmental and infrastructure concerns of the Dove Springs area, contrasting the urban development with the show's folk-inspired opening theme. This musical introduction depicts a serene day at a fishing hole with a dog named Trey, emphasizing a lifestyle of catching perch and bass in the shade.

Mike Hanson maintains a steady hand over the chaotic energy of live public access television. The transition from the whimsical lyrics of the Fishing Hole theme to the gritty reality of East Austin municipal politics creates a unique tonal shift characteristic of early community media. Gus Pena provides a vocal presence for the neighborhood while the youth representatives offer a rare perspective on the future of Austin's local governance.


CHAPTER 01 / 2 Discussion

Opening Theme Song and Fishing Hole Lyrics

A musical introduction features lyrics about visiting a fishing hole to skip stones and rest. The song describes a relaxing day spent outdoors with a dog named Trey, catching perch or bass while sitting in the shade.

fishing hole· old dog trey· whistling· lemonade· stroll

00:04 Well now take down your fishing pole and meet me at the fishing hole. We may not get a bite all day, but don't you rush away! What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skipping stones You'll feel fresh as lemonade sitting in the shade Whether it's hot whether it's cool Oh, what a sparkle for whistling like a fool. What a fine day to take the stroll and wander by the vision hole I can't think of a better way to pass the time of day

01:10 We'll have no need to call the road when we get to the vision hole. There'll be you, me and old dog Trey to do the time away If we don't hook a perch or bass will cool our toes in eerie grass Or else pull up a weed to char and maybe set and jar Yes.

CHAPTER 02 / 2 Discussion

River City Talk Introduction and Guest Preview

Host Mike Hanson introduces River City Talk broadcasting live from ACTV studios in East Austin on channel 16. The program features candidates for City Council Place 3 and Place 4, alongside Gus Pena and youth representatives from Dove Springs. The broadcast includes archival footage showing physical changes in the Dove Springs neighborhood over the past year and invites viewers to call the station.

mike hansen· actv· east austin· gus pena· dove springs

02:00 Good evening and welcome to River City Talk. My name is Mike Hanson, and we are coming to you live from the studios here at ACTV in beautiful East Austin. River City Talk comes to you from 9 p.m. to 10 30 pm right here on channel 16 every Tuesday night If you want to give us a call We got some city council people running for place 3 and place 4 tonight Plus we got Gus Pena has brought some I guess you would call them former gang members, is that right Gus? Huh? Youth from Dove Springs. And we got some tape tonight of Dove Springs the way it looked a year ago and it's changed a lot from a year ago and we want to call 477-2288 if you wanna get on the air live