Politi-Cal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Politi-Cal Podcast
In the second episode of our series on consumption taxes, we take a look at California’s tobacco tax, including where it came from, where its revenue goes, and how we might expect it to change in the future.
In this episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast, the first entry in our series on consumption taxes, we talk about California’s sales & use tax, including how it works, who pays it, what purchases are affected (or exempt), and why we should think about reform.
On September 9th, California celebrated its 165th year as a state. In honor of the Golden State's birthday, this two-part episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast looks at the history of statehood in California, including how California first became a state and how people have tried (over 200 times) to divide it up into more states since then.
On September 9th, California celebrated its 165th year as a state. In honor of the Golden State's birthday, this two-part episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast looks at the history of statehood in California, including how California first became a state and how people have tried (over 200 times) to divide it up into more states since then.
In the second episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast, we talk about capital punishment in California. We cover the death penalty's rocky history in modern America, how the practice has changed over time, and ways to address the problems that affect it.
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In the first full episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast, we talk about redistricting in California, how we draw the lines around legislative and congressional districts. We cover its history, its effects, and how recent attempts at reform have changed it for good (and, hopefully, for the better).
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Welcome to the show! In the inaugural episode of the Politi-Cal Podcast, we talk about what this series is about and what you can expect from it moving forward.
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