4 chapters across the catalog
Referendum to Split California into Three States
A proposal to split California into three separate states—NorCal, Cal, and SoCal—has reportedly gathered enough signatures for the ballot. Dvorak criticizes the proposed boundaries as a political scam designed to create more Democratic senate seats. He suggests his own horizontal split would be more equitable.
A report on the "High-Rise Safety Initiative" in New York City, a ballot measure seeking a new investigation into the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7 on September 11, 2001. The initiative is supported by architects and engineers who argue that the building's collapse due to fire alone warrants a city-wide safety review.
California High-Speed Rail, Legal Victories for Opponents
Opponents of California's high-speed rail project won two legal victories in Sacramento, allowing a lawsuit by farmers to proceed. Additionally, a petition for a ballot initiative to terminate the project and block further state spending was approved.
California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, Prison Labor Concerns
An initiative to legalize marijuana for recreational use is set for the November ballot in California after organizers collected 700,000 signatures. The hosts discuss the potential impact on the prison industrial complex, which relies on drug-related arrests for labor. They advocate for legalization while questioning how the state will replace the revenue and control mechanisms associated with prohibition.
