NO ID Episode 20 - Breaded Chicken and Circuses
Idaho's budget has ballooned, but apparently the real threat to civilization is anyone suggesting the gubmint spend less. We revisit the state's spending habits after a thoughtful challenge from Matt Todd of The Ranch, while Senator Melissa Wintrow explains how sidewalks, broadband, and civilization itself would cease to exist without compulsory contributions to the collective. Meanwhile, Idaho legislators demonstrate their mastery of economic word salad, Sandpoint scammers discover that impersonating the authorities is a lucrative business model, and the latest "bathroom" legislation produces another round of ideological hysteria. Plus, International Women's Day, a spirited discussion of feminism and communism, and the competitive economics of standing in line. Your fair share has been determined. Please remit payment.
Timestamps:
(06:40) Melissa Wintrow, Matt Todd, and the existential threat of spending less taxpayer money
(15:25) The Ranch responds: Idaho's growing budget, population growth, and property taxes
(28:00) Idaho's budget arithmetic and the difference between state and federal taxpayer dollars
(32:00) Legislative economic expertise, Senator Guthrie, and the art of political word salad
(47:30) Sandpoint scammers impersonate city officials: when the "fake" gubmint wants your money
(52:00) Value for value
(58:00) Idaho's bathroom legislation and the controversy over sex-segregated facilities
(01:07:00) International Women's Day, feminist activism, and the politics of perpetual grievance
(01:17:00) Scott Shots: a battle of trivia, cultural references, and questionable expertise
(01:26:00) Pi Day, chicken fingers, and the economics of promotional giveaways
(01:30:00) The Raising Cane's grand opening and the people willing to camp out for chicken
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