Former Offender Provides Unique View On Prop 36

An episode of the KQED's The California Report podcast, hosted by KQED, titled "Former Offender Provides Unique View On Prop 36" was published on September 30, 2024 and runs 10 minutes.

September 30, 2024 ·10m · KQED's The California Report

Summary

One of the highest profile measures on California's November ballot is Proposition 36. If passed, it would roll back criminal justice reforms approved by voters ten years ago to reduce incarceration rates and increase punishments for certain drug and theft crimes like carjacking, burglary and shoplifting. Supporters say Prop 36 needs to pass because of increases in some property crimes and growing public anxiety over retail theft. But what does a person who once committed those kinds of offenses think about the measure? Guest: Robyn Williams, LA Resident New CDC data show how important COVID vaccines are during pregnancy. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KFF Health News A new poll finds a majority of California voters support two bond measures on the November ballot.  Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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