Today on AirTalk, we discuss the results of the Democratic New Hampshire primary. Also on the show, we look at a proposed state school bond; permits for killing mountain lions; and more.
2020: What New Hampshire Results Portend For Dem Candidates In South Carolina
Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire’s presidential primary, edging moderate rival Pete Buttigieg and scoring the first clear victory in the Democratic Party’s chaotic 2020 nomination fight.
In his Tuesday night win, the 78-year-old Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, beat back a strong challenge from the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. The dueling Democrats represent different generations, see divergent paths to the nomination and embrace conflicting visions of America’s future.
As Sanders and Buttigieg celebrated, Amy Klobuchar scored an unexpected third-place finish that gives her a road out of New Hampshire as the primary season moves on to the string of state-by-state contests that lie ahead.
Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden posted disappointing fourth and fifth place finishes respectively and were on track to finish with zero delegates from the state.
We dive into last night’s results, as well as what’s coming up in South Carolina and Nevada.
With files from the Associated Press.
Guests:
, news director at New Hampshire Public Radio; he tweets
Jamie Lovegrove, political reporter for The Post and Courier, the daily newspaper for Charleston, South Carolina and the state’s largest newspaper; he tweets
Amanda Renteria, senior advisor for Emerge America, a national organization that works to identify and train Democratic women who want to run for political office; she is the former national political director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and has been a staffer for Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI); she tweets
Nomiki Konst, founding member and board director of the newly launched organization, Matriarch, which aims to help progressive working class women run for Congress; he is the host of “The Nomiki Show” on YouTube; former member of the DNC Unity Reform Commission, which worked to increase participation in the Democratic Party and reform the presidential primary process; former Bernie Sanders surrogate in 2016; she tweets @NomikiKonst
Zachary Courser, visiting assistant professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and co-director of the CMC Policy Lab; he tweets
Conservation Or Protection: Should CA Give Permits For Killing Of Mountain Lions?
On the heels of the recent killing of male mountain lion P-56 by a landowner whose livestock was being attacked, two L.A. City Councilmembers introduced a resolution to stop this from happening in the future.
By California law, property owners whose livestock have been killed by a mountain lion can apply for a permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife to kill the lion, if they attempt to deter the creature by other means first.
The resolution introduced by Koretz and Ryu asks the city to support “action to amend the state law and end the issuance of depredation permits for mountain lions,” as well as create a fund to reimburse people who’ve lost livestock. It would also list the city as being in support of classifying mountain lions as “threatened” under the California Endangered Species Act.
Supporters of the resolution say that it’s important to conservation of California’s habitat. Farmers and livestock owners have countered that they need to be able to protect themselves and their livelihoods from predators.
We dive into the topic.
Guests:
Paul Koretz, co-sponsor of the resolution and Los Angeles City Councilmember representing the 5th Council District, which includes includes communities on the west side of Los Angeles from Hollywood to Bel Air, as well as communities in the San Fernando Valley; he tweets
Beth Pratt, California regional executive director for the National Wildlife Federation and author of the book “When Mountain Lions Are Neighbors: People And Wildlife Working It Out In California” (Heyday, 2016); she tweets
Wendell Phillips, Malibu resident who has owned livestock that’s been attacked by mountain lions; attorney and retired peace officer
$15 Billion State Bond For Schools To Appear On March 3 Ballot. What Are The Pros And Cons?
Proposition 13, not to be confused with the infamous 1978 Prop 13 that capped property taxes, is the only statewide measure on the March 3 ballot. This proposition would create a $15 billion bond to build, repair and modernize schools, from kindergarten through public colleges and universities.
Many school districts, like West Contra Costa, say they do not receive adequate state funding to make repairs and fully modernize their buildings, leading to a “Band-Aid approach” of repairs atop repairs and deferred maintenance. Most of the money from the proposed bond — $9 billion — would go to K-12 schools, with priority given to addressing health and safety concerns, including earthquake risks and removing toxic mold and asbestos from aging classrooms and lead from drinking water. Of that, $5.8 billion would go to updating school facilities, followed by $2.8 billion for new construction and $500 million each for charter schools and facilities for technical education. Many organizations, unions and lawmakers have proclaimed support for the proposition, but others have raised concerns about the proposition as a whole, saying it could mean increased property taxes.
Today on AirTalk, we look at the pros and cons of the proposed bond. Do you have thoughts? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722
With files from the Associated Press
Guests:
Steve Glazer, Democratic state senator representing the 7th district, which includes Alameda County and the majority of Contra Costa County, he’s one of the authors of the bond; he tweets
Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, a taxpayer rights group
How Do You Navigate Phobias Within A Romantic Relationship?
Navigating a new relationship can be tricky for anyone. There are the usual things to consider as you’re getting to know someone -- their likes, dislikes, and passions. But how do you handle it when one of you has a phobia?
Some fears might be easier to navigate. If you’re afraid of flying, for instance, you just have to make sure not to get on any flights with a new romantic prospect. But other phobias can come up unexpectedly, presenting a potential challenge for a new couple.
Maybe you have phobias yourself, or maybe you have experience dating someone who does. Call us with your stories about how you navigate phobias while dating: 866-893-5722.