In Historic Move, Colorado Supreme Court Declares Trump Ineligible For Primary Ballot
A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause and removed him from the state’s presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest court to decide whether the front-runner for the GOP nomination can remain in the race. The decision from a court whose justices were all appointed by Democratic governors marks the first time in history that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate. Today on AirTalk, we breakdown the historical legal precedence this may set with Justin Levitt, professor of law at Loyola Law School, Josh Blackman, constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston, and Pete Peterson, dean of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy.
With files from the Associated Press
It’s Been 6 Months Since Study Started Giving Unhoused People Monthly Income. We Discuss The Results So Far
Unhoused people who received a basic monthly income and social support were less likely to remain unsheltered, according to preliminary results of a new study. USC researchers initiated the study six months ago looking at the impact of basic income and social support for unhoused people in Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Participants received $750 per month delivered through the nonprofit Miracle Messages. Researchers say there are a lot of layers to the study and there’s still six months left to determine an even more clear picture of the results. Joining to discuss is study lead Ben Henwood, professor of social work at USC, where he’s director of the Center for Homelessness, Housing and Health Equity Research. If you have questions or thoughts, call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
The Future Of Charter Schools On LAUSD Campuses Is Up In The Air Following Resolution Approval
Back in October, The Los Angeles Unified School District board took a step toward limiting the presence of charter schools on school campuses that serve “vulnerable” students. California public school districts are required by law to share space with charter schools. To meet the need, LAUSD has co-located dozens of charter and public schools on the same campus. The motion approved by the board gave district staff until early November to draft a policy that prevents charter schools from moving onto campuses the district considers to be strategic priorities, those targeted for extra funding and other resources. The current co-location policy has made nearly everyone unhappy at some point over the last two decades. Traditional public school educators say they’ve lost valuable space for music, food pantries, counseling, and therapy to charter school co-locations. Charter school operators have had to split their students between multiple campuses and say the district has done the bare minimum to meet their students’ needs. Charter school supporters say the expected policy will further limit their ability to serve the same vulnerable students the resolution aims to protect. Today on AirTalk, we’ll explore the tradeoffs of charter schools sharing campuses with LAUSD public schools with LAUSD Board Member Rocío Rivas and California Charter School Association President Myrna Castrejón.
With files from Mariana Dale at LAist.com. Read her full story here.
Restaurants Check-In: As 2023 Comes To A Close, How Are Restaurateurs Handling Increasing Overhead Costs & Staffing?
Over the years, AirTalk has done check-ins with restaurants to hear how they managed through the pandemic, its age of outdoor dining, and how inflation created greater expenses that they’ve since had to consider in order to balance their books. As things have become settled after years of fluctuation, and fresh-faced employees take the place of veteran staff, what’s that meant for SoCal restaurants?
Today on AirTalk, we get some insight from local restaurateurs on how their respective businesses are doing. Joining Larry today is Suzanne Tracht, owner & chef at Jar, and Tirsa Farah, chef and owner of Tirzahs Mexi-Terranean Grill. We also want to hear from restaurateurs and service workers in our audience… what’s been your read on the industry? Call us at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@LAist.com.
How Do Men Deal With Becoming Primary Caregivers For An Aging Loved One?
More and more younger and middle aged men are opting to put their careers on hold in order to become permanent caregivers for their sick loved ones. In fact, about 40% of all caregivers are men. Caregiving can be a thankless job, with countless hours necessary to provide the adequate care for those experiencing a broken hip, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or countless other ailments. The radical change of permanent caregiving can put one’s life completely on hold, and send them down an unexpected journey of discovery, resulting in a much closer bond with your ailing kin. But the cost is time spent with other loved ones, new mental hardships, and potential financial ruin. Still, for many men there is simply no other option than to ensure your loved one is in the most caring hands, your own. How do men deal with becoming permanent caregivers? Today on AirTalk, Professor Donna Benton, professor of gerontology & director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center joins Larry to talk about caregiving for elders when you’re a man in the middle of your own life. Have questions about caregiving or experiences you’d like to share with caregiving? Call us at 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@LAist.com.
California OKs New Rules To Allow Recycled Wastewater To Be Used As Drinking Water. Here's When It Might Be In Your Tap
The California State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday approved new regulations for direct potable reuse, AKA "toilet to tap," or highly treated sewage that’s piped directly from a water treatment plant to your home. Some of the largest direct reuse programs in the state are being developed here in Southern California. So, when will you be able to gulp down water that’s gone from flush to faucet? While this might sound like a new development, these regulations have been in the works for more than a decade now. And whether you realize it, there’s a decent chance you’ve already been drinking small amounts of purified sewage water in California. Indirect potable reuse has been allowed for quite some time. That’s when sewage water is treated, pumped into a reservoir or some other environmental buffer, mixed with natural sources of water and then pumped back out and treated again. Recycled water programs have been ongoing since the 1980s, with the finished product frequently used to irrigate places like golf courses and public parks.
Today on AirTalk, we’ll talk with LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis about what the new regulations do and don’t allow, and how soon Southern Californians might be getting recycled wastewater from their kitchen taps.
With files from Jacob Margolis at LAist.com. Read his full story here.
