In this episode, the gang peer pressures candidate Mark Shiffer into pretending to love Scarlett Johansson, further proving that torture yields unreliable intel! The Louisiana native schools us on "real" hurricanes (the drink, not the storm)—and we try to talk about development and affordable housing, but can't leave him alone about Taco Bell Cantina. Listen in! More details in the show notes! Revamping Waterfront Park wasn't unanimous True Hurricanes from Neighborhood Provisions Barca Public ar...
May 21, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, techie candidate for City Council Meronne Teklu tries to prove to Anh that she is not, in fact, AI. Listen in to find out if she succeeds, why she should never be on Jeopardy, where to get the best Ethiopian food in town, and what posters Rashmi would never let pre-teen Sandy and Marta hang on their bedroom walls! Check the show notes for more! Kamala visited Fibre Space! Tonight we're drinking: The Ridin' with Biden, from Neighborhood Provisions Marie Kondo Selling Sunset Maked...
May 19, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Speak Geek with our guest, Kirk McPike! Did you relish Wesley Crusher in his ensign uniform? Ever watched a 16 hour School Board meeting online? Do you BELIEVE like Ted Lasso? Are you appropriately excited for Accessory Dwelling Units? Do you buy Sandy's theory that the hat shop in Del Ray is a CIA drop site? Then this episode is for you! Join us! Check the show notes for more! Kirk's Parks & Rec pod, Icetown Clowns Blade Runner questions! Ted Lasso on Apple Kill Switch, by Adam Jentleson—ab...
May 15, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this Earth Day recording with Alyia Gaskins, we accidentally stumble onto a theme: motttthhheeerrrs. Mother Earth, Alyia's hero mom, mother-ing—just in time for Mother's Day week! We answer questions about how we Alexandrians can take care of each other, what can we do to reduce carbon emissions in our city, and whether or not it's reasonable to forgo flossing when you have an infant. Plus, Alyia graciously endures/participates in a several minute-long side conversation about Wooboi Chicken. ...
May 13, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
A Chihuahua named Michael Jackson is candidate Bill Campbell's +1 to our brunchtime shenanigans and equity-positive policy conversation! Listen in to find out which *other* candidate Bill definitely wants you to vote for, too—and hear the first? only? cuss word to make it into your earbuds! (Don't worry, y'all, it's a family program!) Check the show notes for more details from the episode! The Queen's Gambit Laporta's Pasta Laporta Memoirs of Chief Justice Earl Warren Dr. King Earl Campbell of t...
May 12, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We try hard—and fail—to be cool and not to go all fangirl on incumbent City Council candidate Canek Aguirre. In our defense, YOU spend an hour with him talking pragmatically about affordable housing, our true taco deficit, and the work of social and racial justice—all from under his covid-grown lion's mane—and see if YOU can resist! Check the show notes for details from tonight's episode! Lafaytte's watering hole Paul Manafort's jail Lost Boy Cider's Goldsmith stovepipe The Beavertons! Dos Amigo...
May 08, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
History buff Bill Rossello (and his Siamese cat, Mookie) joins us for drinks to discuss electric vehicles, past political contributions, affection for The Al Pacino, and Talenti sea salt caramel gelato! We give him a run for his money on where to build schools and get some intel on this Seminary Road/Bring Integrity Back private Facebook group. Oh—and we share our first big fact check! Join us! Details in the show notes— Tonight we're drinking: The Ridin' with Biden, from Neighborhood Provisions...
May 05, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this late-night interview, we make incumbent John Chapman answer inappropriate questions in front of his mom, gently shame him for his public pandemic "farming" fail, get serious about how to both live up to our values on affordable housing and develop wisely, and talk best friendsies with a 6 year old named Max. Check the show notes for details! Tonight we're drinking: Lost Boy Cider's Sweet Child stovepipe - Manumission Tours - Michele "Mama" Chapman - The Last Dance on Netflix - Theismann'...
May 04, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we get serious about domestic violence, consider eating cicadas to save the world, and Patrick challenges local journalist and debate moderator Michael Lee Pope to a duel! Will we even be able to hear Patrick through all the amazing plants in his office? Only one way to find out! Check the show notes for more details! - Tonight we're drinking: The Ridin' with Biden, from Neighborhood Provisions - Cicadas are coming - They're edible! - ftr, Rashmi ate crickets on vacation in Mexi...
Apr 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Guess who's comin' to brunch! We talk tacos, *a lot* of pop culture—and plenty of serious policy—over mimosas with traffic and parking nerd James Lewis! His food recs will have you hollerin' "BINGO!" Check the show notes for details mentioned in this episode! Sound of Music - ACPS Superintendent + his sweet bowtie - Rege-Jean isn't in Season 2! - Tiger King + The 100 - The Last Kingdom - Los Toltecos on Duke - TJ Stones Taco Tuesdays! - Find Me by André Aciman - The Duke - 1998 Brad Pitt - One M...
Apr 28, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Rashmi's neck is sore from nodding in agreement, as first-time candidate Kevin Harris charms us first—and then takes us to church on moral budgeting, building power in minority communities, and obviously basketball! Check show notes for details from the episode! Tonight we're drinking: The Ridin' with Biden from Neighborhood Provisions - Myron Mixon's BBQ on Lee Street - Love of Christ Church - Hoop Life , Jump Shots for Tots - Just for Me, by Kirk Franklin - Baskin Robbins - Climate Corner: ALX...
Apr 25, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our inaugural episode, dedicated flosser Sarah Bagley goes deep on housing affordability, gun violence prevention, internal anti-racist work, and that hot old guy from Jurassic Park. Check these show notes for details from the episode! Tonight we're drinking: The Ridin' with Biden, from Neighborhood Provisions The New Girl Nick from The New Girl (Jake Johnson) Desmond the hyper-dramatic hound dog Ichiban Sushi House on King Street Rustico! Sarah loves the fried cauliflower—Anh says bring back...
Apr 25, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
