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Podcast: The Bay
Episode: Prop. 36: Increase Penalties for Certain Theft and Drug Crimes
Description: 10 years ago, Californians passed Prop. 47, which reclassified certain petty theft and drug possession crimes as misdemeanors instead of felonies. At the time, it was part of an effort to reduce prison overcrowding and promote alternatives to incarceration.Supporters of Prop. 36 say that it's time to roll back parts of that ballot measure in order to address drug crimes and retail theft. Opponents fear that it will take money away from rehabilitation services and revive the War on Drugs.Prop Fest is a collaboration from Bay Curious and The Bay podcasts, where we break down each o...