California’s Coming Energy Crisis

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AUDIO: With drilling permits virtually halted for five years, pipeline capacity reaching below the minimum required to even operate, and two major refineries shutting down in 2026, California’s state legislature has created a situation where it will be extremely difficult to avoid shortages of gasoline and diesel fuel. How this happened and ways to cope. A 45 minute discussion on the National Review’s Radio Free California, Edward Ring with host Will Swaim.

Politically Contrived Energy and Water Shortages in California

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AUDIO: Edward Ring on how outsourcing oil production is causing environmental destruction elsewhere in the world and harming California’s economy. Also covered are policy driven water shortages and ways that can be fixed. An in-depth discussion with host Barry Fisher on his podcast “Protecting What Matters,” November 25, 2025.

How Democrats Use Emotion to Win in California

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AUDIO: Why did California’s voters support Proposition 50? Are California’s voters being manipulated by Democratic messages to “stick it to Trump” and does this cause them to ignore the economic challenges they face due to Democrat policies? – 10 minutes on KNRS Salt Lake City – Edward Ring on the Rod Arquette Show (segment starts at 2:05).

Calfornia’s Path to Prosperity

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AUDIO: Challenging California’s dependence on imported oil and exposed the irony of restricting domestic drilling while buying fuel from abroad. California’s energy and water challenges are not due to lack of resources — but lack of leadership. Segment then dives deeper into climate data and the misinformation driving many of the state’s environmental policies. Edward Ring’s segment starts at around 10:45. An in-depth discussion with host Nick Papagni on his podcast “AgNet News Hour,” November 10, 2025.

Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear

Water Solutions Available to Californians

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AUDIO: People who want more water supply projects built in California must unite. Responsible designs for reservoir expansion and desalination should have proponents of each supporting each other. Edward Ring’s segment starts at around 9:20. An in-depth discussion with host Nick Papagni on his podcast “AgNet News Hour,” September 19, 2025.

Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour

Ending California’s Man-Made Drought

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AUDIO: Embracing an authentic abundance agenda, via deregulation, practical investment, and competition between diverse suppliers – that is how we will make water and energy affordable in California. Edward Ring with host Jon Slavet on his podcast “State of Gold” September 2, 2025.

Ways to Produce Abundant Water and Energy in California

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AUDIO: Edward Ring on ten environmentalist myths, then a discussion of water and energy projects that could lead to an abundant and affordable supply of both, and the policies and investments needed to realize them. An in-depth discussion with host Barry Fisher on his podcast “Protecting What Matters,” April 29, 2025.

Why Many Environmentalist Concerns Are Overstated

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AUDIO: There was a time when environmental groups were championing important causes that made sense and really needed to be brought to the public, media, and government attention. But no longer. Much of what they stand for today is completely bogus. We evaluate the credibility of ten commonly recognized environmental threats: Edward Ring on The Other Side of the Story with hosts Tom Harris and Todd Royal, April 17, 2025

https://www.americaoutloud.news/ten-reasons-why-most-environmentalist-concerns-are-pure-bunk/

Restoring Sanity to California’s Energy Policies

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AUDIO: California’s energy policies reward special interests while making life more difficult for everyone else, and disproportionately harm small businesses and low and middle income households. Even by their own standards, the renewables being mandated at tremendous expense are not helping the environment. There are alternatives. Edward Ring on the State Hilton Show, February 20, 2025

California Fires and the Consequences of Overregulation

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AUDIO: View testimony by Edward Ring representing the California Policy Center, joined by Steve Hilton from Golden Together and Steve Greenhut from the R Street Institute, before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Administrative State and Regulatory Reform. The hearing examined the burdensome laws and regulations that hinder California’s ability to prevent, mitigate, and fight fires. February 7, 2025 at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. Hearing begins 20:00 into the video.

California Fires and the Consequences of Overregulation