Today on AirTalk, we will start the show with a reflection on the life of the legendary record producer Quincy Jones and his massive cultural impact on the music industry and beyond. Next on the program, we will catch up on all the latest election news including the state of voting and polling results both statewide and nationally.
Local and national news, NPR, things to do, food recommendations and guides to Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire For today’s SoCal history lesson, we are taking a look back at how California’s ballot initiatives came to be and how the process has evolved into what we see today. The last hour of AirTalk today will be a rerun of the LAist ballot cram session event in which Larry Mantle and a panel of expert guests walk you through the basics of all of the state-wide props.
Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Jones was to have received an honorary Academy Award later this month.
Ballot initiatives are a standard part of our lives as California residents, but believe it or not, voters haven’t always had the ability to pass or repeal legislation. Beginning into give voters more power to enact legislation. This was a huge step in democratizing state government. How did this amendment come to pass and what has been the impact ever since? Today on our SoCal history segment we explore the history of California’s initiative process.
professor of political science at Loyola Marymount University where he is the founding director of the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles.Election day is just around the corner, with vote-by-mail ballots on the way to homes next month. We know it’s not always easy to navigate these propositions on your own. The good news is there’s still time to study up. Get your notepads and pencils ready — it’s time for a one-hour cram session.
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