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City Hall Hustle: We Leffed, We Cried
Wells Dunbar
Tue Jun 23, 11:10am
Emotions run high as Lee Leffingwell is made Austin's 51st mayor, new council members Bill Spelman and Chris Riley are inaugurated, and Mike Martinez and Sheryl Cole begin term two. Their priorities may surprise you!
Hust FM: We Got That Fire
Wells Dunbar
Thu May 21, 1:52pm
On this installment of Hust FM, we examine the new fire chief Rhoda Mae Kerr's controversial staff reorganization from all the angles. Featuring City Council member Mike Martinez, Kerr, the Statesman editorial page, and lots more. Listen up!
City Hall Hustle: Brewster Bails Out
Wells Dunbar
Tue May 12, 4:41pm
It’s an emotional moment in City Hall, as badly-trailing Brewster McCracken concedes the mayor’s race to Lee Leffingwell. Will Wynn’s on hand to officiate; the Hustle catches up with the principals afterwards. Keep ya head up!
City Hall Hustle: Electile Dysfunction
Wells Dunbar
Mon May 11, 2:14pm
Tags: Video , Elections , Election 2009 , Mayor , City Council , Lee Leffingwell , Brewster McCracken , Chris Riley , Mike Martinez , Josiah Ingalls , Laura Morrison
It's an election night gala as the Hustle party-hops all night. Watch us chop it up with Lee Leffingwell, Brewster McCracken, Chris Riley, Mike Martinez, Josiah Ingalls and our friend Laura Morrison.
City Hall Hustle: Campaign Ad Nauseam
Wells Dunbar
Thu May 7, 6:51pm
Tags: Elections , Election 2009 , Mayor , Video , Carole Keeton Strayhorn , Brewster McCracken , Lee Leffingwell , Chris Riley , Sheryl Cole
You know Election Day's almost here – it's time for the Hustle's campaign ad round-up! Thrill to our deconstructions of ads from Perla Cavazos, Chris Riley, Sheryl Cole, Lee Leffingwell, Brewster McCracken and Carole Keeton Strayhorn. All this, and a nod to another presence on the video-blogging scene. Check it out!
The Hustle For Mayor: Carole Keeton Strayhorn
Wells Dunbar
Thu Apr 30, 5:19pm
It's the devastating denouement of the Hustle's five-part interview series. Here, we try to get a handle on the enigma that is Carole Keeton Strayhorn. This is the one you've been waiting for!
The Hustle for Mayor: David Buttross
Wells Dunbar
Mon Apr 27, 5:24pm
Businessman and "liberal libertarian" David Buttross sits for an interview and the results are the Hustle's most combative taping. Hear the candidate sound off on federal stimulus dollars, homelessness and other topics.
The Hustle for Mayor: Josiah Ingalls
Wells Dunbar
Fri Apr 24, 9:34am
Josiah Ingalls sits for the Hustle's cameras, and lays out his priorities as mayor: a focus on the homeless, greater transparency, and some unique transportation solutions. You don't want to miss this one.
The Hustle for Mayor: Lee Leffingwell
Wells Dunbar
Thu Apr 23, 4:20am
In his interview with The Hustle For Mayor, Lee Leffingwell inveighs on hunkering, budget challenges the city faces, his leadership style, transportation, Capitol Metro reform and more.
What Is the Hustle for Mayor?
Wells Dunbar
Wed Apr 22, 8:57pm
Tags: Video , Elections , Election 2009 , Lee Leffingwell , Brewster McCracken , Mayor , Josiah Ingalls , David Buttross
Earlier today, the Austin Chronicle debuted the Hustle for Mayor, a series of one-on-one video interviews with the city’s mayoral candidates. Over the last few weeks, Brewster McCracken, Lee Leffingwell, Josiah Ingalls, and David Buttross – all the candidates that agreed to meet – sat for wide-ranging discussions with the Chronicle’s Wells Dunbar. The results are in-depth and unhurried conversations spanning the election's most important issues: local responses to the recession, tough budget decisions, leadership styles, transportation solutions, public safety, and more.
The Hustle For Mayor: Brewster McCracken
Wells Dunbar
Wed Apr 22, 9:36am
The Hustle For Mayor is a series of unhurried, one-on-one video interviews with Austin's mayoral candidates. The conversations delve deeply into the issues shaping the race for mayor: the local economy, the city budget, public safety, development, the environment and a host of other issues.
HUST FM: Remix and Match
Wells Dunbar
Mon Mar 9, 5:10pm
City Hall Hustle: Bucking the Budget
Wells Dunbar
Wed Feb 25, 8:53pm
Carole Keeton Strayhorn held a press conference outside the central library to talk about the budget. What ensued was definitely off the books – listen to her sound off on city spending, mayoral forums, and more.
City Hall Hustle: A Hustling Happened on the Way to the Forum
Wells Dunbar
Tue Feb 24, 9:10pm
Sure, it's way far out from the election, but never too early for a forum! Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken laid out their platforms at a Democratic-backed forum this week, and the Hustle was there for posterity. (Not to mention the free grub.)
Hust FM: Hustling on a Budget
Wells Dunbar
Wed Feb 11, 4:13pm
City Hall Hustle: Campaign Kickin' It
Wells Dunbar
Sun Feb 8, 12:47pm
Party time! The council members in the mayors race – Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken – kickoff their respective campaigns, and the Hustle is there to schmooze. Also featuring Chris Riley and Obama organizer Temo Figueroa.
City Hall Hustle: Looking for Trouble
Wells Dunbar
Thu Feb 5, 1:54pm
The Hustle hits Robert Rodriguez' Troublemaker Studios, where Brewster McCracken announces his "You City, Your Vision, Your Ad" contest. And … action!
Hust FM: McCracken's Digi-Dreams
Wells Dunbar
Wed Feb 4, 5:46pm
City Hall Hustle: It's About Leffing Time
Wells Dunbar
Sat Jan 17, 4:10pm
Finally! Following months of speculation over when he would enter the mayoral race, Lee Leffingwell announced Saturday morning from the steps of his boyhood home. The Hustle is on the scene.
Hust FM: I Declare!
Wells Dunbar
Wed Jan 14, 5:02pm
City Hall Hustle: Take the Bull by the Strayhorn
Wells Dunbar
Mon Jan 12, 6:51pm
The Hustle bears witness to the announcement of former gubernatorial candidate and self-described ornery grandma Carole Keeton Strayhorn for mayor. It's fun for 20-year-olds, 30-year-olds, and 40-year-olds of all ages!
City Hall Hustle: Top 10 Hustle Moments
Wells Dunbar
Tue Dec 30, 5:59pm
, 2008
Nationally and locally, it was a banner year for politics - and the Chronicle's video-blogs City Hall Hustle and Hail to the Hustle were there. We've compiled the Top 10 Hustle moments, so allow us to enumerate our year-end retrospective.
Hust FM: And They're Off!
Wells Dunbar
Wed Dec 17, 3:39pm
, 2008
Tags: Elections , Bill Spelman , Chris Riley , Rick Cofer , Election 2009 , Jennifer Gale , Brewster McCracken , Lee Leffingwell , Mayor , Hust FM
City Hall Hustle: Leffingwell on Draft
Wells Dunbar
Tue Dec 16, 4:01pm
, 2008
State "resign to run" laws mean Lee Leffingwell can't do any campaigning for Mayor until January without triggering a special election – but that doesn't mean a band of supporters, including some political heavyweights, can't float the idea like so many drained kegs. The Hustle documents.
