The Totescast strikes back for the second auditory extravaganza of the year, lavishing attention on your ear with news about the icy weather, the ailing budget, and a pair of arrested APD officers in Williamson county.

With Chroncast regular Wells Dunbar indisposed, special guest Richard Whittaker rocks the mike with Jordan Smith. Apart from covering what’s happening in this week’s issue (on news stands now,) there is an in-depth discussion of the state’s broken budget and how the new select committees are supposed to fix it. And, remember, kids, don’t huff in WilCo. Or anywhere, for that matter.

This article appears in January 8 • 2010.

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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.