Can the Homeless Crisis Be Addressed Before Disease Strikes?

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AUDIO:  A discussion of the solutions to California’s homeless crisis, hopefully before there is a major disease outbreak. – 16 minutes on KABC Los Angeles – Edward Ring on the Dr. Pinsky and Leeann Tweeden Show.

Coping With the Homeless Industrial Complex

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AUDIO:  A discussion of the “Homeless Industrial Complex,” a de facto alliance of politicians, government bureaucrats, developers, and activist nonprofits, who will never solve the homeless epidemic because they’ve turned it into a profit center. – 14 minutes on KFI Los Angeles – Edward Ring on the John and Ken Show.

A Slate of Initiatives to Transform California in One Election

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AUDIO:  A run through of ten hypothetical state ballot initiatives that would completely change the political landscape in California, turning the state back into a welcoming place with an affordable cost of living and a great system of public education. – 18 minutes on KTKZ AM 1380 “The Answer,” Sacramento – Edward Ring on The Phil Cowan Show.

 

Why Not Nuclear Power to Mitigate Climate Change?

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AUDIO:  A discussion of nuclear power, especially asking the question: why aren’t climate change activists in favor of nuclear power? – 8 minutes on KNRS FM 105.9 Salt Lake City – Edward Ring on The Rod Arquette Show.

How Immigration to America Today is Different From a Century Ago

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AUDIO:  A discussion of what makes immigration to America different compared to previous waves of immigration, and what kind of reforms are needed – 8 minutes on KNRS FM 105.9 Salt Lake City – Edward Ring on The Rod Arquette Show.

Government Union Power in California and the Janus Ruling

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AUDIO:  A discussion of how government unions exercise nearly absolute power in California and speculation as to whether the Janus ruling will have any impact – 45 minutes on AM 870 Los Angeles “The Answer” – Edward Ring on Radio Free Los Angeles.

California’s Obsolete Transportation Solutions

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AUDIO:  A discussion of how California’s innovators lead the world in transportation innovation at the same time as California’s policymakers continue to ignore progress and fund obsolete solutions – 7 minutes on KOGO San Diego – Edward Ring on the Carl DeMaio Show.

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Union Members Should Want Pro-Business Policies

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AUDIO: A discussion of public sector unions, how they are harming ordinary Californians, and how an insurrection within these unions could create a win-win scenario. If public sector union leadership truly embraced pro-business polices to lower California’s punitive cost-of-living, everyone would benefit – 37 minutes on 1380 AM KTKZ Sacramento – Edward Ring on the Phil Cowan Show with Katy Grimes as guest host.

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The Coming Impact of Pension Payments on California’s Cities, and How Reforms Could Happen

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AUDIO: Part One – Employer contributions to pension systems for state/local workers are set to double in the next six years, best case. Ways agencies are trying to increase taxes and cut services to find the money – 10 minutes on 1440 AM KUHL Santa Barbara – Edward Ring on the Andy Caldwell Show.

AUDIO: Part Two – A discussion of how California’s pension crisis began, what potential reforms could make pensions financially sustainable, and the organizations that could successfully push these reforms – 10 minutes on 1440 AM KUHL Santa Barbara – Edward Ring on the Andy Caldwell Show.

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Abundance vs Scarcity, Water Infrastructure vs Water Rationing, and California’s Economy

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AUDIO: Part One – A discussion of water infrastructure projects that could be funded for far less than enforcing water rationing – 10 minutes on 1440 AM KUHL Santa Barbara – Edward Ring on the Andy Caldwell Show.

AUDIO: Part Two – A discussion of California’s economy, the impact of higher taxes, and the impact of increasing payments to CalPERS on California’s cities and counties – 10 minutes on 1440 AM KUHL Santa Barbara – Edward Ring on the Andy Caldwell Show.

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