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Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appears on the David Webb show on SiriusXM radio
Posted: Thu. November 7, 2019, 11:09am PT

Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece® Awards appears on the David Webb show to talk about California's economy after decades of mismanagement of its land, pensions, utilities, and taxes.

Recorded: Thu. November 7, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

“PG&E’s Role in CA Fires” Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appears on KFI radio
Posted: Thu. November 7, 2019, 9:32am PT

Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece® Awards appears on the John and Ken show on KFI radio in Los Angeles. McQuillan discusses the failures of Pacific Gas & Electric which resulted recently in millions of customers having their service shut off due to wind and fire danger. Power lines should be insulated and trees should be cleared from lines, but PG&E instead focuses resources on green energy goals instead of public safety.

Recorded: Wed. November 6, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

“PG&E and CA Fires” Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appears on KTOX radio
Posted: Mon. November 4, 2019, 12:33pm PT

Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece® Awards speaks with The Michael Hagwood Show on KTOX radio. McQuillan talks about utilities in California and what can be done to improve the situation of their customers who've had their power turned off due to PG&E's own negligence. McQuillan offers solutions to fire related shutoffs in California.

Recorded: Fri. November 1, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

“The Late Great Golden State” Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appears on KMED radio's Bill Meyers show
Posted: Fri. November 1, 2019, 4:05pm PT

Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece® Awards talk about the policies that have given California power shutoffs, while the forests and suburban areas burn. He discusses how the state can mitigate the effect of the fires and how power companies and utilities can be structured to give consumers more choice with better value.

Recorded: Thu. October 31, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children appears on the Andy Caldwell radio show
Posted: Fri. November 1, 2019, 12:47pm PT

School choice is not favored by some politicians, but they often send their children to private schools. Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of School choice is not favored by some politicians, but they often send their children to private schools. Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children talks with Andy Caldwell about the hypocrites who don't want the general population to choose schools that best fit their children. Opening schools to competition would improve academics and discipline in schools, says Alger. talks with Andy Caldwell about the hypocrites who don't want the general population to choose schools that best fit their children. Opening schools to competition would improve academics and discipline in schools, says Alger.

Recorded: Thu. October 31, 2019
Experts: Vicki E. Alger
Type: Radio

“California Fires and PG&E Power Shutoffs” Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan appears on KFAX radio
Posted: Fri. November 1, 2019, 10:12am PT

Is this the new normal for California? High winds toppling power lines, igniting devastating wildfires? Late season dry winds have been disastrous for California in recent years. What can be done to protect people and property in the future? Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan offers solutions that can help mitigate wildfire damage in California.

Recorded: Thu. October 31, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

“PG&E Shutoffs” Lawrence McQuillan appears on the Andy Caldwell show on KUHL radio
Posted: Thu. October 31, 2019, 4:43pm PT

California needs to change the way electricity is delivered to customers. PG&E isn't doing the job well enough. Mandates for renewable energy are taking resources away from maintenance of electric lines, says Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan, director of the California Golden Fleece® Award . California forests have become overgrown, making them tinder boxes feeding the next fires.

Recorded: Thu. October 31, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio

“CA Fires and Power Lines—What Are the Alternatives?” Lawrence McQuillan appears on the Chip Franklin show on KGO radio
Posted: Thu. October 31, 2019, 3:56pm PT

California needs to rethink how it gets its electricity, says Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan. Are there alternatives to large utilities such as PG&E and other monopolies? Customers are captives to the utilities and their government regulation boards. Local communities should be able to buy PG&E distribution lines to form their own utilities.

Recorded: Thu. October 31, 2019
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillan
Type: Radio





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