# Hot Dog Purity Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937/hot-dog-purity Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937/hot-dog-purity.md Podcast: [ROAD RAGE 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937) Published: 2026-05-01T18:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/episode/hot-dog-purity Audio file: https://pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a1923b7-88f2-4544-9df1-d6db4ffe86b0.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/road-rage-101-5574937/episodes/hot-dog-purity Duration seconds: 3764 ## Resource Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 545 Hot Dog Purity NATIONAL DAY: COUPLE APPRECIATION DAY BIRTHDAY: TIM MCGRAW THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1886 — EIGHT-HOUR WORKDAY STRIKES BEGIN --- HOT DOG! SOMETHING’S CHANGING Costco is reportedly making a tweak to its legendary $1.50 hot dog combo—this time involving the drink side of the deal. While the price remains untouched (for now), updates like switching from soda to bottled water in certain situations have sparked reactions from loyal customers who treat the combo like a sacred institution. --- NEWSOM ACCOUNTING SERVICE California is reportedly staring down a massive $30 billion deficit, with additional concerns that the state cannot fully track worker payments across certain programs. Critics argue that mismanagement and lack of oversight have contributed to the financial gap, raising questions about budgeting, accountability, and long-term fiscal health. --- INCLUSIVE CRIME WATCH Ann Arbor, Michigan removed neighborhood crime watch signs after concerns they made some residents feel unwelcome, particularly within minority communities. The move is intended to promote inclusivity, though critics argue it may also reduce awareness and deterrence of local crime. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of the Boomer Bunker Aaron of I had to Say it Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can a… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/road-rage-101-5574937/episodes/hot-dog-purity/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937/hot-dog-purity.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.