Brian & Kenzie investigate Lincoln Park's billionaire rat scandal
Summary
Brian and Kenzie discuss a WGN investigative report on a Lincoln Park billionaire who feeds squirrels expensive imported nuts, inadvertently causing a massive rat infestation. The hosts analyze the story's absurdity, noting that city fines have failed to stop the feeding, and share audio of a reporter being shut out by the homeowner. The segment concludes with a giveaway for free tickets to Q101's Twisted concert featuring Weezer, The Linda Lindas, and Out In Front.
Topics discussed
Intro and Q101 Twisted Weezer ticket giveaway
WGN report on Lincoln Park squirrel feeding and rats
Resident counts 42 rats and discusses city vs suburb rats
Observations of high-end nuts and neighborhood reactions
Confrontation with nut throwers and conflicting accounts
City fines, billionaire homeowner, and increased feeding
Rat birth control program and 'Sex and the City for rats'
Reporter's door slam and transition to ticket promo
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Weezer ticket promo and neighbor's rat complaint
Replaying door slam audio and joking about the house
Neighbor's quote about kids playing in the park
Final call-in for Weezer tickets
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