Brian & Kenzie on a government conspiracy to keep you in traffic longer
Summary
Brian and Kenzie discuss the opening of the I-490 interchange near O'Hare, noting it is two years behind schedule and a billion dollars over budget. They also explore a viral claim that the government intentionally slows traffic to benefit big oil and pharmaceutical companies, while promoting upcoming Greta Van Fleet tickets and Six Flags Fright Fest passes.
Topics discussed
Show intro, traffic check-in, and Palatine road conditions
Announcing Greta Van Fleet tickets and upcoming holiday dates
Debate on when President's Day and Lincoln's Birthday were combined
Brian's exile from Chicago and packing items in a kerchief
Six Flags Fright Fest preview and Blair Witch scare story
Game: Where singles are going to meet in 2026 (Pop-up bars)
Game: Library aisles and dinosaur book preferences
Sponsored segments for Shopify, Dan Bongino, and Matt Hagee
Reveal: Singles are flocking to Costco to find love
Costco food court, wine, and grocery store dating strategies
Sports update and transition to I-490 highway story
I-490 O'Hare interchange: budget overruns and construction delays
Testing the new I-490 route and GPS availability
Chicago traffic rankings and government traffic conspiracy theories
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