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How 'Weird Austin' Went From Pot-Smoking Slackers to Right-Leaning Provocateurs

Ask any Austinite, and they’ll tell you with certitude that the city has transformed at a dizzying pace. But identifying the exact moment we crossed the Rubicon is a murkier endeavor—everyone seems to have a personal answer. Beyond the visible changes of new skyscrapers and urban sprawl, a subtler shift has transpired with the cast of characters that shape the city’s identity.  It’s fair to wonder: How the hell did we get here? A thread connecti…
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Austin Monthly Magazine broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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