Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Sorting out California's plastic bag propositions
Two years ago, California became first in the nation to place a statewide ban on free plastic bags at grocery stores. But that law is on hold as voters consider two competing propositions. Prop 67 would uphold the statewide plastic bag ban. Prop 65 would redirect the 10 cent bag fee away from the stores and into an environmental fund.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readTwo years ago, California became first in the nation to place a statewide ban on free plastic bags at grocery stores. But that law is on hold as voters consider two competing propositions. Prop 67 would uphold the statewide plastic bag ban. Prop 65 would redirect the 10 cent bag fee away from the stores and into an environmental fund. Both measures are sponsored by plastic bag manufacturers.
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Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
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KCRW Staff
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Jolie Myers
Managing Producer, 'Press Play'
Laurel Rosenhall
Sacramento-based reporter for The New York Times who covers California politics and government
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5 of 5Police drama, on and offscreen- 0:31Will a new civilian oversight committee prevent police scandals?
- 12:35How Hollywood has shaped our attitudes toward police
- 23:15Will the richest Congressman be jobless after election day?
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