Indecent Proposals and Vital Measures

With the world's attention on the most consequential Presidential election in memory, it is easy to forget that there are down ticket races for legislators - and laws. Voters in 165 states will be asked to weigh in on a total of 165 ballot measures.California is sending out a voter guide that's over 200 pages long, explaining a dizzying 17 different propositions on the ballot there.MOMocrats Karoli and Donna Schwartz Mills will be talking about this year's array of propositions and the politics behind them and some specific measures listeners will want to learn about with Robert Disney of the Brady Campaign/Million Mom March, and Emmie Johnson of the California's Yes on 56 campaign to update the state's tobacco tax.Karoli and Donna will also spend some time discussing last night's Vice Presidential debate between Tim Kaine and Mike Pence and look ahead to Sunday's town hall with the Presidential candidates. The MOMocrats' weekly podcast loois at the day's political news from the progressive point of view. An Engender Media Group production. Follow us on [email protected]@[email protected]