The Grand Bargain Between Environmentalists and Advocates for Genuine Abundance

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AUDIO: This is a two part discussion of water and energy policies in California, with an emphasis on solutions that deliver more water and energy. Not only enough to deliver economic abundance, but enough to offer options for ecological restorations that environmentalists have only dreamed of  – Edward Ring on the AgNet New Hour.

Part One: Dredging the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the grand bargain.

Part Two: The options that are opened up when energy abundance is achieved.

 

Can Friendship Hold America Together?

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AUDIO: Is it possible for reasonable people to stay friends in these polarized times, even if they disagree? How big is America’s remaining political center, comprised of people still willing to talk to each other with mutual respect? Can ideas and policies be evaluated on their merits, or must we disparage good ideas because they come from an allegedly bad source? – 10 minutes on KNRS Salt Lake City – Edward Ring on the Rod Arquette Show.

 

Practical Infrastructure Lowers Welfare Dependency

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AUDIO: Creating a reasonable social safety net in the 1930s was accompanied by massive investment in practical public works that we still benefit from today. But our government’s spending priorities have flipped, with excessive and unaccountable government benefits using up the vast proportion of the federal budget, while remaining investment in infrastructure is both diminished and often directed into impractical projects that will not yield economic benefits. If we can return to the priorities set nearly a century ago, we can reduce welfare dependency at the same time as we can upgrade the civil engineering assets that deliver affordable and abundant energy and water, the foundations of prosperity and affordability – 10 minutes on KNRS Salt Lake City – Edward Ring on the Rod Arquette Show.

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.