Berman and Jarvis debate the pros and cons of California's Proposition 9, on the ballot in June 1980. It is the third in a series of California initiatives aimed at reducing government spending and taxation. It would halve the personal income tax, among other provisions. A long-term proponent of Proposition 9, Jarvis emphasizes the tax cuts and the relocation of funds. In contrast, Berman predicts economic failure and a sharp increase in income taxes.