We look at the race for Republican Congressman Darrell Issa's seat in San Diego County's District 49. Plus, is the typhus outbreak in downtown's Skid Row area a convenient excuse to also clean up the homeless? And, we debate the pros and cons of playing the lottery heading into Tuesday night's $1.6 billion Mega Millions drawing.
CA District 49
(Starts at 9:04)
The race to replace Republican Congressman Darrell Issa in the 49th congressional district is the most politically significant in San Diego County. Republican Diane Harkey is facing off with Democrat Mike Levin for the seat, which covers North San Diego's coastal cities, Camp Pendleton and south Orange County.
Guest:
- Alison St. John, KPBS North County reporter
Appellate Judges
(Starts at 14:47)
This November, California voters will also vote on whether state appeals court justices get to stay or go. We explain why this is up to voters, and how to find the best information on the judges.
Guest:
- Paul Bacigalupo, president of the California Judges Association
Skid Row Typhus
(Starts at 20:54)
This month Los Angeles declared a typhus outbreak in downtown L.A. The county's Department of Public Health has counted 64 typhus cases this year, including ten downtown. But is there more than a simple concern over public health behind calling this an outbreak?
Guest:
- Matt Tinoco, KPCC housing and homelessness reporter
Lottery Pros and Cons
(Starts at 32:30)
$1.6 BILLION dollars. That is how much the Mega Millions drawing is worth Tuesday night. We all know the chances of winning are infinitesimally small, but still there's a little voice in many of our heads that says, 'Well, maybe?' We weigh the pros and cons of playing the lottery.
Guests:
- Sharon McNary, KPCC infrastructure reporter, and lottery champion
- Aaron Mendelson, KPCC data reporter and lottery skeptic.
Tuesday Reviewsday
(Starts at 41:01)
If you're in need of some new music, don't worry, it's Tuesday which means we've got some new tracks for you to hear.
Where will you be watching the World Series?
It’s World Series time, L.A.! Game 1 is Tuesday night so we wanted to know: where in SoCal is the best place to watch the Dodgers go against the Red Sox? What's the spot and what makes it special you? Let us know your spot on Twitter and Facebook and we may include it in the show!
