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waiting for the green light

mbartnett@gmail.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:55:21 +0100

Waiting at stop lights meets David Lynch meets Christian AM raido. A short film written, directed and produced by Michael Bartnett.

city hall hustle: bucking the budget

mbartnett@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:04:51 +0100

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.

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city hall hustle: a hustling happened on the way to the forum

mbartnett@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:00:17 +0100

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).

One note: Carole Keeton Strayhorn was supposedly scheduled to attend the forum; according to the planners, she canceled, but her campaign says they never signed-on in the first place. Stay tuned for the next thrilling episode of the Hust where she speaks on the matter.

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city hall hustle: campaign kickin' it

mbartnett@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:24:22 +0100

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
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city hall hustle: looking for trouble

mbartnett@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:21:21 +0100

The Hustle hits Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios, where Brewster McCracken announces his "You City, Your Vision, Your Ad" contest. And action!
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city hall hustle: it's about leffing time

mbartnett@gmail.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:53:29 +0100

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.
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city hall hustle: take the bull by the strayhorn

mbartnett@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:07:05 +0100

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!
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city hall hustle: top 10 hustle moments

mbartnett@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:04:43 +0100

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 Hustle's Top 10 moments, so allow us to enumerate our year-end retrospective.
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hust.fm: and they're off

mbartnett@gmail.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:02:08 +0100

Hust FM is feeling pretty subdued this week, what with the recent death of City Hall regular Jennifer Gale. One thing the Hust suggests you do right now is make a donation to House the Homeless during their thermal clothing drive.

Other topics this week include the Draft Lee Leffingwell for Mayor PAC kickoff, the deluge of council campaign announcements, coming today from Rick Cofer, Chris Riley, and Bill Spelman, and a quick council agenda wrap-up. The listen's about 11 minutes long.

city hall hustle: leffingwell on draft

mbartnett@gmail.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:56:16 +0100

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 kegs. The Hustle documents.
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city hall hustle: what's mccracken?

mbartnett@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:47:57 +0100

Brewster McCracken announces for mayor at a solar cell factory, and the Hustle is there to shine a light.
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botf: jerry! (part 2)

mbartnett@gmail.com — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:44:58 +0100

After many trials and tribulations, we have found our way out of the purplish plumes of smoke that surround our persons for long enough to post a new segment of JERRY! Parts three through five will be up in the coming weeks. In the meantime, sit back, relax, put your feet up, have a beer, smoke some crack, stick some toothpicks in your eyes, and enjoy.
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earache in my eye: fun fun fun fest

mbartnett@gmail.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:22:13 +0100

Talkin' Star Trek, Steely Dan, and sweatpants at Fun Fun Fun Fest '08. Featuring interviews with Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, local emcees Zeale and Phranchyze and Kool Keith.
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hail to the hustle: in hust we trust (part 2)

mbartnett@gmail.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:37:18 +0100

This is it! The Hustle's partying down with 3,000 rabid Democrats for Barack's historic win, and our season finale - but not before interviews with ladies of the Central Texas House, Donna Howard and Valinda Bolton. Plus: where are the Hustle's previous guests now?
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hail to the hustle: in hust we trust (part 1)

mbartnett@gmail.com — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:22:19 +0100

In installment uno of the the Hustle's election night two-fer, we count down to Barack o'clock with Mayor Will Wynn, judicial candidate Woodie Jones, and Texas Senator Kirk Watson, at the Travis County Dems' Downtown bash.
Stay tuned for Part 2!
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earache in my eye: obavu '08

mbartnett@gmail.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:14:53 +0100

The times, they are a-changin'. Local rapper Bavu Blakes' chance encounter with Barry O.
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botf: jerry! (part 1)

mbartnett@gmail.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:32 +0100

We are happy to present Big Ol' Tire Fire's JERRY! You've asked for it, you've demanded it, you've sent us threatening emails regarding it and now you've got it.
The film that has inspired many, frustrated a few and confused all is back in four easy to watch installments. Inspired by the greatest film ever made (Jerry Maguire) five losers set out to become the greatest concept rock band ever. If you loved The Who's Tommy, Pink Floyd's The Wall, R. Kelly's Out of The Closet, Cheech and Chong's Next Movie, or Tom Cruise's Jerry Maguire then you will love the shit out of Big Ol' Tire Fire's Jerry!
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hail to the hustle: downballot get down

mbartnett@gmail.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:23:25 +0100
Hail to the Hustle: Downballot Get Down

The Hustle chats up Central Texas pols running for all manner of seats: U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett, Texas House member Valinda Bolton, Texas House candidate Larry Joe Doherty, and judicial candidate Woody Jones. All this, and a socialist sandwich too.

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botf: bagel babies (episode 6)

mbartnett@gmail.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:53:19 +0100

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botf: reality night

mbartnett@gmail.com — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:05:44 +0100

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