Why Voters Rejected Prop 6

California voters have rejected a proposition that would have ended forced labor in state prisons and allowed incarcerated people to focus on their rehabilitation. Prop 6 was backed by Democratic leaders, unions and advocates and faced no organized opposition. Joe Garcia, a California Local News Fellow with CalMatters talks about the reasons why Prop 6 failed to pass, and what the larger implications are for criminal justice reform in the state. 

Bringing Ranked-Choice-Voting to Sacramento

A local coalition is looking to revamp Sacramento’s voting system, with a model they say provides better representation, improves diversity and strengthens democracy.  Josh Rosa, a volunteer with Better Ballot Sacramento talks about the benefits and drawbacks of ranked-choice voting, and how it could impact future elections in the capital city.

Sac Bee’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2024

The Sacramento Bee has released its Top 50 restaurants list for 2024. Food and Drink Writer Benjy Egel joins Insight to talk about how he puts the list together, new additions this year, and how to explore the best places to eat across the region