🎙️ New PricePod Episode! California’s system of direct democracy has shaped some of the state’s most high-profile issues — from marijuana and gay marriage to homelessness and sports betting. But as congressional map battles heat up and critics point to the influence of special interests, is the system still serving the people? Mark Baldassare, senior fellow at the @BedrosianCenter on Governance, joins us to unpack the history, the pros and cons, and what’s at stake for California’s future. 🎧 L