A controversial proposal to tax the wealth of billionaires in California is getting a boost this week from one of the nation's leading progressives: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. KQED politics correspondent Guy Marzorati reports on the first stop of Sanders’ visit -- a rally Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

<p>A controversial proposal to tax the wealth of billionaires in California is getting a boost this week from one of the nation's leading progressives: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. KQED politics correspondent Guy Marzorati reports on the first stop of Sanders&rsquo; visit -- a rally Wednesday night in Los Angeles.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>