Leap Day babies celebrated, solving petty grievances. Progressive policies in politics discussed. A leap of faith taken at the end, with humor and banter throughout.
Introducing intermissions in movies for breaks could enhance movie-watching experience without missing important scenes.
Promoting a gentler car horn option for minor alerts can create a more considerate driving environment.
Exploring the need for more inclusive terms like 'omnisexual' to better represent diverse sexual orientations.
Deep dives
Intermission at Movie Theaters
Having an intermission at movie theaters could alleviate the pressure of missing parts of long movies when nature calls or when snacks are needed. The break could allow for phone checks and refreshments without missing crucial scenes.
Gentle Car Horns
The idea of having a gentler car horn option for minor alerts or friendly reminders rather than just the typical urgent one, creating a more considerate and less aggressive driving environment.
Reevaluating Sexual Orientation Terminology
Questioning the limitations of current terms like 'bisexual' and 'pansexual' and searching for a more comprehensive and inclusive label, proposing the term 'omnisexual' as a potential alternative to capture a broader spectrum of sexual orientations.
The Challenge of Electing Progressives in California
In California, electing progressives faces challenges due to the jungle primary system where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, potentially disadvantaging progressive candidates. Low voter turnout in primaries, especially among young voters and people of color, hinders progressive representation. Additionally, in general elections, progressive candidates often struggle against better-funded opponents, making it difficult to secure seats.
Pushback Against Progressive Policies in Los Angeles
Nithya Raman, a member of the Los Angeles City Council, faced backlash for advocating tenant protections and battling the housing crisis. Despite passing key tenant protection measures, she encountered opposition from corporate landlords spending over a million dollars to hinder her reelection. Internal council conflicts, including redistricting attempts to impede her reelection, showcase the complex challenges faced by progressives in local politics.
Lovett wishes a very happy, very infrequent birthday to all you Leap Day babies out there. Andrea Jin, Jiavani, and Cara Connors use this extra 24 hours to solve some of life’s pettiest grievances. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman discusses what it takes for a progressive candidate to get progressive policies passed in today’s political climate. And we end our show with a leap of faith, though not necessarily in our ability to read and understand expiration dates.
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