Topic: Trivia

Jeff Davis announces various giveaway prizes and upcoming trivia segments, mentioning a partnership with KBET 1300 AM. The discussion shifts to a book of jokes written by Galen Ross. The panel engages in playful banter regarding the nature of the book and the transition from serious topics to humor for the evening's entertainment.

The show attempts to run a trivia segment involving a question about Mark Twain and the 27 things he would rescue from a house fire. The segment is chaotic, with Alex Jones frequently interrupting and the hosts struggling to manage the phone lines. Callers attempt to guess the answer for a chance to win prizes, though the atmosphere remains largely comedic and disorganized.

The panel organizes a trivia segment offering prizes including a book titled "Who's Who of the Elite" by Galen Ross. A caller attempts to answer a question regarding the strongest muscle in the human body. The segment is interrupted by technical confusion over station equipment being mistaken for prizes and general studio crosstalk.

A discussion regarding home computer repairs leads to a personal anecdote about misplaced clothing and interactions with a man named Glenn. The panel then transitions back to trivia, asking a caller to identify the backyard crop known as "love apples." After several incorrect guesses involving vegetables and nicknames, the answer is revealed to be tomatoes.

The panel presents a bonus trivia question regarding the meaning of wearing green on one's head according to Chinese tradition. The caller incorrectly guesses "virgin," leading the hosts to reveal the answer relates to a spouse's infidelity. This leads to a brief comedic exchange about the caller's personal life and the source of the show's trivia questions.

A female caller requests a trivia question after declining a date with Alex Jones. The question focuses on the specific room in actor W.C. Fields' house where he kept his library. After the caller guesses the "Mae West Room," the panel reveals the correct answer is the bathroom, while complimenting the caller's radio presence.

Callers debate the merits of mandatory seatbelt and helmet laws, with Jeff Davis arguing that such regulations represent the theft of individual rights. The conversation touches on rumored "no container" laws in Canada and Texas. Mike Hanson pauses the political discussion to conduct a trivia contest sponsored by Sonic Drive-In and Doo Wops, identifying boxing as the easiest sport for gamblers to fix.

Mike Hanson clarifies that the show does not "bash" police but seeks to hold individual officers accountable for constitutional violations. After a failed trivia question about Calvin Coolidge's birthday, Hanson uses his "lucky hat" to draw the monthly winner. Contestant number three, Scott Wyatt, is announced as the winner of the prize package from various local sponsors.

Jack DeVault draws the winning number for the November trivia contest, identifying "Trey" as the winner. Mike Hanson thanks DeVault for traveling from San Antonio and encourages listeners to contact the show for copies of DeVault's book. The program concludes with a reprise of "The Fishing Hole" as the credits roll.

Host Mike Hanson welcomes viewers to River City Talk, broadcasting live from ACTV studios in East Austin on Channel 16. He introduces guests Jeff Davis and Ken Ayala while outlining the show's open-topic format. Hanson also acknowledges sponsors KCR Cabinets, Arbor 7 Theaters, and Sonic Drive-In before announcing the start of a new monthly trivia contest.

An anonymous law enforcement officer calls in to clarify that Austin park curfews typically run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., though he notes that officers should use discretion when encountering joggers. The caller also correctly answers a trivia question regarding George Burns. Mike Hanson uses the break to appeal for more local sponsors like McDonald's or Target to support the program's prize packages.

A brief segment features a trivia question about the color of Moby Dick before a caller shifts the topic to the Dallas Cowboys. The caller predicts that Deion Sanders will join the team following an injury to cornerback Kevin Smith. The hosts briefly engage with the sports topic before attempting to return to the previous discussion on Randy Weaver.

A caller named Tom participates in the trivia contest, correctly identifying the starting phrase of the Indianapolis 500. Mike Hanson explains the process for entering the monthly drawing and directs the caller to leave his contact information. The segment reinforces the show's interactive format and its reliance on local viewer participation.

The debate continues regarding "community standards" and whether they empower authoritarians to restrict free speech. Jeff Davis expresses concern that if standards are used to ban nudity today, they could be used to ban anti-government sentiment tomorrow. The segment ends with a trivia question regarding the average time served for rape in the United States, which is identified as five years.

Callers express support for Greg Erickson, describing the controversial video as innocuous and harmless. One caller encourages viewers to contact the Austin City Council to protest the suspension of the producer. The segment includes a trivia question about mountain climbing and a discussion on whether the "average Joe" or the cable company is responsible for the push for censorship.

The hosts discuss the potential implementation of "block programming" at ACTV and how it might affect individual producers' control over their time slots. A caller named Dale participates in a trivia question about the 1967 summer riots; while the caller suggests the Watts riots in LA, the correct answer is identified as Detroit. Hanson confirms the caller as a contestant for the monthly prize package.

Jeff Davis discusses his past run for U.S. Congress as an independent in District 10 against Lloyd Doggett. He reflects on receiving 3,000 votes and expresses disappointment that the media ignored his campaign's controversial subjects. A caller correctly identifies Richard Nixon as the president who commented on political leaders in Russia being taped, becoming the sixth contestant of the month.

A caller named Heather, a local hairdresser, chats with Mike Hanson about their past acquaintance and the loss of his dog. Hanson uses the opportunity to ask for business sponsors from the hair salon industry. The segment features a trivia question about the Texas State Cemetery, noting it is the resting place of Stephen F. Austin and approximately 2,000 others.

A student caller asks for advice regarding a car accident and an insurance company's refusal to pay for repairs. After a brief trivia question about Long John Silver, another caller mentions a C-SPAN discussion on the Ruby Ridge incident. The hosts reiterate that public access has been covering these government-related stories long before mainstream media.

A caller expresses a sense of apathy toward voting, claiming the country has become a "police state" with no real choices in presidential elections. Jeff Davis respects the caller's convictions but notes the importance of spreading the truth. The segment ends with a trivia question identifying "touch" as the first sense to develop in the womb.