Insight: Capitol Chat / SB270: Plastic Bag Ban / In The Footsteps Of Greatness / Sound Advice: Devin Yamanaka
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Capitol Chat - Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler gives an update on the November ballot -- what made it in and what was left out. As the end of the legislation session nears, lawmakers are working through a number of bills. Plus, we discuss the governor's opposition to a recent CalPERS decision.
SB270: Plastic Bag Ban - It's hard to believe a thin plastic film shaped into the form of a sack can cause such a stir in the halls of California's Capitol. But there's a lot at stake for people on both sides of SB 270, which would impose a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags starting next year. Proponents say plastic bags are a blight on the environment, citing that many California cities have already banned them.
Opponents say the bill will kill California manufacturing jobs, and new bag fees would serve as a tax on consumers. Joining us to talk more about the pros and cons of SB270, which could see its end in the state assembly Friday, is Mark Murray from environmental advocacy organization Californians Against Waste and Cathy Brown of the plastic bag manufacturing company Crown Poly.
In The Footsteps Of Greatness - After attempting to traverse the John Muir trail's entire 212-mile distance twice before without success, Josh Mathe decided to run it on his third attempt. His recent memoir In the Footsteps of Greatness, Mathe details his time on the trail, from Yosemite Valley to the peak of Mt. Whitney, and what he found both outside of and within himself.
Mathe's next goals include completing the Leadville 100 mile ultramarathon, biking across the U.S. with his father, and filming an international running documentary. Mathe will be doing a reading and signing for a brand new book at Time Tested Books on August 21.
Sound Advice: Devin Yamanaka - In our regular weekly music series, Sound Advice, Capital Public Radio's All Things Considered and Jazz Host Devin Yamanaka joins us with music from your favorite television crime dramas.
SB270: Plastic Bag Ban - It's hard to believe a thin plastic film shaped into the form of a sack can cause such a stir in the halls of California's Capitol. But there's a lot at stake for people on both sides of SB 270, which would impose a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags starting next year. Proponents say plastic bags are a blight on the environment, citing that many California cities have already banned them.
Opponents say the bill will kill California manufacturing jobs, and new bag fees would serve as a tax on consumers. Joining us to talk more about the pros and cons of SB270, which could see its end in the state assembly Friday, is Mark Murray from environmental advocacy organization Californians Against Waste and Cathy Brown of the plastic bag manufacturing company Crown Poly.
In The Footsteps Of Greatness - After attempting to traverse the John Muir trail's entire 212-mile distance twice before without success, Josh Mathe decided to run it on his third attempt. His recent memoir In the Footsteps of Greatness, Mathe details his time on the trail, from Yosemite Valley to the peak of Mt. Whitney, and what he found both outside of and within himself.
Mathe's next goals include completing the Leadville 100 mile ultramarathon, biking across the U.S. with his father, and filming an international running documentary. Mathe will be doing a reading and signing for a brand new book at Time Tested Books on August 21.
Sound Advice: Devin Yamanaka - In our regular weekly music series, Sound Advice, Capital Public Radio's All Things Considered and Jazz Host Devin Yamanaka joins us with music from your favorite television crime dramas.
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