We get into the weeds with cannabis delivery in cities where storefront sales are banned in California. We also discuss the CA bail reform bill; examine the SEC's consideration to end quarterly reports; and more.
As California moves to eliminate money bail, we look at the bill changes creating new opposition
Opponents of the state’s bail system are split over changes to a bill that would entirely eliminate bail.
Recent amendments would give judges and probation officers latitude in determining the risk in releasing alleged offenders. Some civil liberties groups can live with that, others say that’s too much individual judgement.
Guests:
Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), co-author of Senate Bill 10; California State Senator representing Senate District 18, which includes the San Fernando Valley, he tweets
Topo Padilla, president of the Golden State Bail Agents Association; he also serves with the Professional Bail Agents of the United States; he has been a bail bondsman for 35 years
John Raphling, a senior researcher on criminal justice for the U.S. program of Human Rights Watch, an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights
President Trump asks SEC to consider ending quarterly reports, we debate
President Donald Trump says he's asking federal regulators to look into the effectiveness of the quarterly financial reports that publicly traded companies are required to file.
In a tweet early Friday, Trump said that after speaking with "some of the world's top business leaders," he's asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to determine whether shifting to a six-month reporting regimen would make more sense. The SEC requires such companies to share profit, revenue and other figures publicly every three months.
Some believe that executives are making decisions based on short-term thinking to satisfy the market at the expense of the long-term viability of their companies. There are also tremendous expenses tied to preparing quarterly and annual reports. We debate.
With files from the Associated Press
Guests:
Bob Pozen, currently a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution; former president of Fidelity Management and Research Co. (1997-2001)
Jeffrey Miron, director of economic studies at the Cato Institute and the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University.
Knock, knock: pot delivery. Should cannabis be deliverable in cities that have banned it?
The Bureau of Cannabis Control is considering clarifying Prop 64 rules to allow for the delivery of cannabis in cities where storefront sales are banned — but cities are pushing back, saying the move would undermine local control.
Advocates say that since cannabis is now legal in California, it should be accessible to all residents. Plus, delivery services already exist and many of them are operating in a legally grey market, though often their users assume that they’re above board.
In a letter sent to the Bureau Monday, cities said that their ability to regulate weed is being undermined by delivery services and that the Bureau is stepping outside its jurisdiction. They also push back on other considered rule changes, such as a speeding up of the mandated time during which cities should verify local licenses, saying they’d be a threat to public safety.
Should marijuana be deliverable to cities that have banned shops from selling it locally?
We reached out the Bureau of Cannabis Control. They were not able to accommodate our request for an interview.
Guests:
Amanda Chicago Lewis, LA-based freelance reporter covering cannabis; she writes a column about cannabis for Rolling Stone
Charles Harvey, Legislative Representative for the League of California Cities, which represents the 475 of the state’s municipalities; he wrote a letter on behalf of the League to the Bureau of Cannabis Control expressing opposition to statewide delivery
FilmWeek: ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ ‘Mile 22,’ ‘Alpha’ and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Justin Chang and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases.
"Crazy Rich Asians" in wide release
"Alpha" in wide release
"Mile 22" in wide release
"Madeline's Madeline" at Nuart Theatre
"Skate Kitchen" at ArcLight Hollywood
"Minding the Gap" at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center
"The Wife" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
"Juliet, Naked" at ArcLight Hollywood & The Landmark
"We The Animals" at The Landmark
CRITICS' HITS
Christy: "Crazy Rich Asians" & "We the Animals"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ-YX-5bAs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjhRQapyfvE
Justin: "Skate Kitchen," "Alpha" & "Minding the Gap"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT1izrIxoos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIxnTi4GmCo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqtw5rek5y8
MIXED FEELINGS
Christy: "Madeline's Madeline"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ezPTjSSPw
Justin: "The Wife" & "Juliet, Naked"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81IM0loH7o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1nNWXhBWLw
MISSES
Justin: "Mile 22"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJU6S5KOsNI
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?”;she tweets
How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is a game changer for representation in Hollywood
It’s been 25 years since a major motion picture centered around an Asian American story hit the big screen.
It’s no wonder, then, that the release of “Crazy Rich Asians” has been described as a movement for the Asian American community. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu, puts Asian-American talent at the forefront— an important shift from prior representation of Asian Americans in Hollywood, which has been largely restricted to stereotypical or supporting roles.
Although widely celebrated, the film has also received criticism for not properly representing the complex society in Singapore. Others have also expressed disappointment with the casting of a biracial lead. Still, with a $30 million budget and box-office projections at around $26 million, the film remains a gamechanger to many, and hopes for two sequels in the future are next.
We discuss the significance of the movie with film critics Justin Chang, Jen Yamato, and Christy Lemire.
Guests:
Justin Chang, film critic for KPCC and the Los Angeles Times; he tweets
Christy Lemire, film critic for KPCC, RogerEbert.com and co-host of YouTube’s “What the Flick?”;she tweets
Jen Yamato, film reporter for the Los Angeles Times; she tweets