3 chapters across the catalog
California Split Blocked, Show Outro, Media Montage
The California Supreme Court blocked a ballot measure that would have asked voters to split the state into three parts, citing the need for more time to review its validity. The show concludes with a final sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley, followed by a montage of media clips criticizing the Helsinki summit and various show-internal audio bites.
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.
San Francisco Male Circumcision Ban Ballot Measure
A controversial measure to ban the circumcision of male children has qualified for the November ballot in San Francisco. Proponent Lloyd Schofield argues the procedure is an invasive medical choice that should be left to the individual. The hosts discuss the clash between parental rights, religious tradition, and government interference in private family matters.
