Topic: Austin Mayor

Roger Blakely and Steve Lane critique Austin Mayor Watson's environmental policies, specifically the use of public funds to purchase thousands of acres of land. They argue that these "land grabs" are a political game designed to control growth and benefit downtown special interests. Lane highlights the discrepancy between the Mayor's $30,000 salary and the $700,000 spent on his election campaign.

A caller promotes the mayoral campaign of Ted Kircher, describing him as a "smart-minded non-whacko big government guy" and a patriot. The caller, who identifies as a campaign advisor, provides Kircher's website and contact information, urging the host to interview him. The host agrees to schedule Kircher for a future appearance on the program.

The hosts criticize the "spirit of unity" in Austin's local government, claiming it signifies that council members have been bought off by "green groups" to keep property rates high. They also argue that the media and politicians use race to divide the public and maintain power.

While touring the back of a city building, Alex Jones identifies potential environmental hazards like exposed fiberglass, metal debris, and fire ant mounds. He mocks the "open-ended" bureaucratic term "objectionable," applying it to the city's own decaying infrastructure. Jones addresses the Austin Mayor, demanding an end to the harassment of citizens and the cancellation of expensive municipal projects like the new convention center.