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PRI senior fellow in business and economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us with his initial analysis of Gov. Newsom's May Revise budget proposal. Wayne shares his thoughts on Gov. Newsom's plan to close the state's $12 billion budget deficit, including controversial plans to expand Medi-Cal eligibility to the undocumented and how tariffs and the "one big, beautiful bill" being crafted in Congress will affect the state budget going forward.
This week, we feature a special recording of our live webinar featuring PRI scholars and policy experts exploring key green topics being debated and discussed in Washington, DC and in the states – from Cap and Trade and gas and carbon taxes to green appliance mandates. Learn about the latest study from PRI detailing just how much the green transition in California will cost you – you'll grab on to your wallet when you hear the figure! Panelists include PRI's Dr. Wayne Winegarden and Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center.
PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden joins us for a special episode with his real time analysis of the proposed (and delayed by one month) Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. He previews his upcoming issue brief making the case that tariffs are not a sound US economic strategy for growth and prosperity, and discusses the impact that the level of tariffs President Trump is considering would have on consumers, businesses, energy costs, and the economy.
This week, we present an in-depth look at Gov. Newsom's 2025-25 state budget plan. PRI scholars Wayne Winegarden, Lance Izumi, Steve Smith, and Kerry Jackson join Ro and Tim to explore the budget's impact on taxes and the economy, education, crime, and transportation. They also explore how the Southern California wildfires will impact Gov. Newsom's budget balancing efforts.
Originally broadcast October 10, 2024 The countdown is on to election day with health care issues hanging in the balance as never before. The biggest one: Abortion and reproductive rights. Andrea Ducas, the Vice President of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, says “What you see with Vice President Harris is a candidate who's committed to protecting women's freedoms, to protecting women's right to choose.” On the other side of the political spectrum is Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D., the... Read More Read More The post Trump vs. Harris on Health Care: Experts Explain Each Side appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.
The countdown is on to election day with health care issues hanging in the balance as never before. The biggest one: Abortion and reproductive rights. Andrea Ducas, the Vice President of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, says “What you see with Vice President Harris is a candidate who's committed to protecting women's freedoms, to protecting women's right to choose.” On the other side of the political spectrum is Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D., the Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at Pacific Research Institute, and Director of PRI's Center for Medical Economics and Innovation. He and his colleagues believe that patients are not in control of the health care system and that we suffer from an opaque and complex pricing structure that harms patients. Winegarden's free market approach means he advocates for doing away with the Obamacare subsidies that Congress must consider, as they soon expire. As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump engage voters at rallies, online and on TV, our guests provide the policy perspectives that will undergird the thinking of the administration that will take power. Join hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter for this important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The countdown is on to election day with health care issues hanging in the balance as never before. The biggest one: Abortion and reproductive rights. Andrea Ducas, the Vice President of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, says “What you see with Vice President Harris is a candidate who's committed to protecting women's freedoms, to protecting women's right to choose.” On the other side of the political spectrum is Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D., the Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at Pacific Research Institute, and Director of PRI's Center for Medical Economics and Innovation. He and his colleagues believe that patients are not in control of the health care system and that we suffer from an opaque and complex pricing structure that harms patients. Winegarden's free market approach means he advocates for doing away with the Obamacare subsidies that Congress must consider, as they soon expire. As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump engage voters at rallies, online and on TV, our guests provide the policy perspectives that will undergird the thinking of the administration that will take power. Join hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter for this important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's podcast is a special presentation of our recent webinar following the Supreme Court's recent decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, moderated by Free Cities Center director Steven Greenhut. Go inside the historic decision with Theane Evangelis, partner with Gibson Dunn who represented Grants Pass before the Supreme Court and Erik Jaffe, PRI adjunct fellow in legal studies and partner with Schaerr | Jaffe who authored PRI's amicus brief in the case. PRI senior fellow in business and economics Dr. Wayne Winegarden discusses what cities and counties can now do to address homelessness in their communities following the ruling. PRI board member The Hon. Dan Kolkey gives opening remarks.
Guest Wayne Winegarden, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss latest opinion from US Supreme Court on homelessness, and remove homeless camps as unreasonable "cruel and unusual punishment". Discussion of Democrat run cities allowing homelessness to be a bigger issue, and the lack of protection from property rights. Biden begins to get "testy" with media as mainstream continues to turn on him. GOP adopts the Trump platform as we are 1 week away from RNC Convention.
Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute, explains why the claims of ESG investing advantage turned out to be based on an illusion, which reversed itself when energy companies began to outperform tech stocks. He also points out that ESG when applied as an investment methodology increases fees and decreases returns. Dr. Winegarden warns that a crisis in state pension and health insurance plans is virtually inevitable and how red states are likely going to be forced to bailout blue states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, talks about his groundbreaking research in bringing attention to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as a powerful tool to treat various diseases.
Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, talks about his groundbreaking research in bringing attention to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as a powerful tool to treat various diseases.
How Gov. Newsom wants to close the state's budget shortfall. Also, upcoming updates to Sacramento International Airport. Finally, the Strawberry Music Festival in Grass Valley. Unpacking California's May Revise The State Legislature has until June 15 to pass a balanced budget. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom put forward his revised budget - commonly known as the May Revise. Joining us to discuss the governor's fiscal priorities and strategy to close an estimated $56 billion over the next two fiscal years is Scott Graves, the Budget Director at the California Budget & Policy Center. We are also joined by Wayne Winegarden, a Senior Fellow of Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute. Updates to Sacramento International Airport is preparing for a busy travel future, recently announcing new destinations and working on a number of new infrastructure upgrades - from a new parking garage to updated local dining options. Stephen Clark is the Deputy Director of Airport Commercial Development at SMF and joins Insight with an update on the airport's push to increase its nonstop flights, as well as the new projects meant to improve the traveling experience. Strawberry Music Festival One of the jammiest music festivals in the country returns to Grass Valley over Memorial Day Weekend. All-female bluegrass band Big Richard is one of the headliners at the 72nd Strawberry Music Festival and they join emcee Rita Hosking to talk about what makes playing this family-friendly campout so special.
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California is in a deep budget deficit. In the May Revised budget, Gov. Newsom's makes real cuts and suggests some efficiency improvements but are they enough? PRI senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden unpacks the governor's plan. The proposal still relies on too many budget gimmicks and fund shifts, and underestimates the severity of the current budget shortfall.
Guest Wayne Winegarden, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss latest legal case regarding homelessness and tent cities. Do the homeless have a right to use public land to pitch a tent? Discussion of causes of homelessness, and progressive policies allowing takeover of private property. Holocaust Remembrance Day comes with US the wavering on Israel support. Discussion of faux ceasefire, Hamas political play, and PR stunt to demonize IDF.
This week, we're pleased to a special presentation by PRI's Dr. Wayne Winegarden on our new Spending Watch initiative, which calculates the impact of major state legislation on outmigration, unemployment, taxes, and the economy. In his presentation from PRI's recent Sacrament policy conference, he discusses the first Spending Watch analysis on the controversial reparations legislation. Tim and Ro also talk about the debate over controversial legislation to outlaw NDAs in legislative negotiations.
From PRI's recent Sacramento policy conference, we present a panel discussion featuring elected officials, innovators, and policy researchers discussing creative approaches to addressing California's homeless problem. Speakers include Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, who is suing the city of Sacramento over its failure to enforce homeless laws on the books, Joanne Price from the innovative nonprofit Dignity Moves, which prioritizes building more economical and effective interim supportive housing, and PRI's Dr. Wayne Winegarden, who details the findings of the new Free Cities Center booklet on housing and homelessness. Plus, Tim and Ro discuss legislation that would give you the right to “ignore your boss” outside work hours.
Guest Wayne Winegarden, economist with Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss latest 1,000 document release from the "Reparations Task Force", advocating for payments for decedents of slaves. How much would it cost? Recap of SOTU. Did Biden singlehandedly destroy the Democrat narrative on "illegal immigration"? Biden releases new campaign ad laughing off concerns about old age.
Our guests this week are Steve Greenhut, director of PRI's Free Cities Center and Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow in business and economics. The two have joined forces to produce PRI's latest mini book from the Free Cities Center, “Giving Housing Supply a Boost: How to Improve Affordability and Reduce Homelessness.” They discuss the policies that have made homebuilding prohibitively expensive in the state, contributing to the high cost of housing and increasing homelessness.
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Are the rich out to get us? Or is it the government? We discuss. Plus, the deep state in Washington looks to crush the idea of contract workers. Wayne Winegarden, an economist with the Pacific Research Institute in California, explains.
Winter storm update, as well as avalanche risks and terrain around Tahoe Basin. Also, how Gov. Newsom plans to close California's $38 billion budget shortfall. Finally, Opera Modesto's new production of Sherlock Holmes and Jack and the Beanstalk. Palisades Avalanche and Snow Update On Wednesday morning, an avalanche struck on the slope of Palisades Tahoe Resort. The avalanche occurred on the slopes under the KT-22 lift on its opening day, killing one skier, injuring another and catching two more in the slide. Brian Hickey is a longtime reporter and traffic anchor at KCRA, and also a lifelong backcountry adventurer in the Sierra. He joins Insight to discuss the avalanche risks and terrain around Tahoe. And Dr. Andrew Schwartz, Lead Scientist and Manager of UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Lab, provides an update on snowfall in the region after the recent spate of storms. California's Budget Shortfall Outlook Gov. Gavin Newsom detailed how California plans to close a budget shortfall. Gov. Newsom's Department of Finance projects a $38 billion deficit, which is far less than the $68 billion that was projected late last year by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO). CapRadio State Politics Reporter Nicole Nixon walks us through the budget adjustments the governor's office plans to make. We also have the perspective of Wayne Winegarden, a Senior Fellow for Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute - which works to advance free-market solutions. Opera Modesto's Upcoming Performances 's latest production is a modern twist on two classic fairy tales. This weekend, the opera presents the professional world premiere of “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Fallen Giant,” an operatic mashup of “Jack and the Beanstalk and Sherlock Holmes.” The production is slated for full-length two-act performances this weekend, then Opera Modesto will take the show on the road to five community theaters in three counties and over 4,000 students. Joining us today are Opera Modesto General Director Roy Stevens, Composer Evan Meier, and Librettist E.M. Lewis to discuss the production and the outreach program to regional schools.
Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, discusses the news that AbbVie still controls more than 97 percent of the market nearly a year after Humira biosimilars launched; Darius Lakdawalla, Co-Author of the GRACE Model and Director of Research at the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California, describes how his model is different from what we currently use; and Patients Rising Now is working on its latest report about Formulary Practices. Endpoints News Article: Almost a year since Humira biosimilars launched, AbbVie still controls more than 97% of the US market Pacific Research Institute Webpage The GRACE Model
Guest Jeff Calhoun, Tactical Civics, joins to discuss ways for "we the people" to take back power. Discussion of government centralization, 4th branch of government, and how citizens and states can hold government accountable. Guest Dr. Wayne WineGarden, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss the migration of people from blue states to red states. Discussion of high tax states and high regulation states, vs states with "freedom". Hilary Clinton has a new message for MAGA.
Our guest this week is PRI senior fellow Dr. Wayne Winegarden. We discuss with Wayne his new study comparing the results of states that had very restrictive COVID-19 policies versus those that did not. He concludes that while COVID-19 restrictions did lead to some health benefits, they were unfortunately negated by large economic and education losses. We also discuss with Wayne the policy lessons learned should we ever experience another pandemic.
In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Dr. Wayne Waynegarden, a Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute and the Director of PRI's Center for Medical Economics and Innovation. They discuss how reforming our legal system may boost tax revenue and save Americans money, why frivolous lawsuits reduce economic opportunities, jobs, and tax revenues while increasing costs for all Americans, and how policymakers can help grow the economy, reduce inflation, and boost tax revenue by embracing reforms to end lawsuit abuse. Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us
Our guest this week is PRI senior fellow Wayne Winegarden who discusses his new study “The Free Cities Index.” Many of America's cities have been on the decline for years, while other cities have thrived and attracted more and more Americans. Wayne examined a multitude of variables – taxes, crime, schools – and ranked the 50 largest U.S. cities in terms of livability and growth. Not surprisingly, the states that ranked the highest have seen increasing migration, while states near the bottom have seen population declines. Unfortunately, many of California's largest cities are ranked near the bottom.
Our guest this week is New York Times bestselling author Carol Roth She discusses her newest book You Will Own Nothing with PRI senior fellow in business and economic studies Wayne Winegarden. Carol examines global inflation, government spending, and a growing trend in Western countries to not accumulate wealth. She cautious that this is the perfect economic environment for the rich and powerful to solidify their positions and prevent anyone else from getting ahead. Carol reveals how the agendas of many large corporations, world governments, international organizations, and socialist activists, are working to reduce the power of the dollar and prevent millions of Americans from taking control of their wealth. She shows why owning fewer assets makes you poorer and less free. This book is an essential guide to protecting America's prosperity for the coming generations.
Guest Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Pacific Research Institute, joins to discuss homeless epidemic in California. Discussion of crime rates, government policy, government programs and more. Is the state too far gone...or can we end the tent cities? New York City declares emergency with migrants. Discussion of immigration policy, economic impact, and social programs. If NYC can't handle migrants...who can?
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, August 3, 20234:20 pm: John Daniel Davidson, Senior Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the show to discuss his recent piece about how the indictments of Donald Trump are a declaration of war against American voters.4:38 pm: Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute joins the show to discuss how California Governor Gavin Newsom's policies on homelessness aren't working.6:05 pm: Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joins the program for a conversation about how the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating will affect Americans.6:20 pm: Tim Stewart, President of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association, joins Rod for a conversation about how Joe Biden is continuing to make it difficult to use fossil-fuel powered appliances in the U.S.6:38 pm: Mya Guarnieri Jaradat, Religion Reporter for the Deseret News, joins the program for a conversation about the role parents could play in the 2024 election.
Avalere releases a study focused on ICER assessments and whether or not they take into account the patient experience when creating their reports; Wayne Winegarden, a Senior Fellow with the Pacific Research Institute explains how new Humira biosimilars have affected the market and their possible effect on PBMs; and drug shortages are worsening, and this time they're affecting diabetes medications. Avalere Webpage: Use of Patient-Centered Outcomes in ICER Assessments Patients Rising Now Comments Fierce Pharma News Article: Eli Lilly's Mounjaro shortage worsens ahead of potential obesity FDA approval
Our guest this week is Kerry Jackson, PRI senior fellow at our Center for California Reform. He and senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D. co-authored PRI's new study “Enriching Lawyers and Not Helping Victims: Why tort reform will help grow the economy and address injustice. The study found that Americans pay a “tort tax” of $1,300 per person thanks to lawsuit abuse. Reforming the legal system could boost the U.S. economy by 2 percent over time. Kerry discusses the findings of the study and offers recommendations on we can mitigate this drag on the economy.
Steve chats with Wayne Winegarden about the New Pacific Research Institute study showing that California will fall 21 percent short of power needed to meet the electric vehicle mandate. https://www.pacificresearch.org/state-will-fall-21-1-percent-short-of-power-needed-to-meet-2045-ev-mandate/
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, June 16, 20234:20 pm: Charles Fain Lehman, a Fellow with the Manhattan Institute, joins the show for a conversation about his recent piece in the City Journal about why America should build a national police academy.4:38 pm: Dr. Sumatra Maitra, Senior Editor at The American Conservative, joins Rod for a conversation about his recent piece on how Pride Month feels different this time around as people push back against government mandated policies.6:05 pm: Congressman John Curtis joins Rod today for a conversation about his fight against a new Bureau of Land Management rule that creates dedicated leases for conservation because he says the rule blocks access to these lands by ranchers and recreation businesses.6:20 pm: Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute joins the program to discuss a new report on California's grim energy future.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod's conversation this week with GianCarlo Canaparo of the Heritage Foundation on how big government controls our lives through multiple agencies, and (at 6:50 pm) with Mya Guarnieri Jaradat, Religion Reporter for the Deseret News, on her piece about the Moms for Liberty
In September 2020, Gov. Newsom signed an executive order requiring all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Wayne Winegarden, PhD and co-author of PRI's new study “Sapping California's Energy Future” discusses why this and other policies from Sacramento are jeopardizing California's energy security and could lead to future energy shortages. The study finds that California will fall 21.1 percent short of the electricity required to meet the state's 100 percent electric vehicle mandates. Wayne advocates repealing California's green mandates, and instead promote market-based climate change policies and embrace technologies that secure a low-emission energy system.
Our guest this week is Hoover Institution senior fellow and UCLA professor Dr. Lee Ohanian. He and host senior fellow Dr. Wayne Winegarden discuss California's growing outmigration problem and its contributing factors including unaffordable housing, the high cost of living, homelessness and other problems plaguing California.
Steve has an extended chat with Wayne Winegarden of the Pacific Research Institute to discuss healthcare in America, why it's broken, and how we can fix it.
Our podcast this week features PRI senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden. Wayne discusses his study ranking the 50 states in terms of the regulatory burden imposed on charities by the state. Nonprofits and charities make significant contributions to communities – from food pantries to homeless shelters, to churches and schools. In some states, the regulatory cost of starting a charity or the reporting requirements and fees can be onerous. Listen to the podcast to find out where your state stands. Also, Wayne gives his thoughts on the state of the economy given the recent bank failures.
This podcast is a recording of a panel discussion on the conditions of America's largest cities from PRI's 5th Annual Ideas in Action Conference in Sacramento. It features an upcoming study by PRI senior fellow in business and economics Wayne Winegarden presented by PRI's COO Rowena Itchon; Margaret “Marjy” Stagmeier of Tristar Real Estate Investment and author of Blighted: A Story of People, Politics and American Housing; and The Hon. Steve McShane, Salinas City Councilmember and CEO of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Our guest this week is Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics. The new members of Congress will take office in January in the midst of high inflation and economic uncertainty. PRI has developed a To Do List of reforms for both Washington and Sacramento. Wayne discusses some of the key reforms that would help mitigate high gas prices, rising energy costs, as well as inflation, and put the economy back on a path to growth and prosperity.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, October 24, 20224:20 pm: Former Ambassador Robert C. O'Brien, former U.S. National Security Adviser, joins Rod to discuss why he is supporting Senator Mike Lee for reelection4:38 pm: Dr. Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow in Business and Economics at the Pacific Research Institute joins Rod to discuss how the inflation crisis is worsening homelessness in the United States6:05 pm: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joins Rod for a conversation about the $85 million parks, trails and open space bond that Salt Lake City voters will take up in November6:20 pm: Adam Coleman, Founder of WrongSpeak Publishing joins the show to discuss his piece about how the media's political propaganda kept him from understanding conservatives6:38 pm: William Hayden Smith, Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri joins the program to discuss why he told Utah lawmakers last week that renewable energy is a failed path
Now that it has been passed by Congress, PRI's top experts join us to discuss what the so-called Inflation Reduction Act will mean for you and your family. Sally Pipes analyzes the health care provisions of the legislation, particularly its impact on the future of Obamacare, and the development and availability of life-saving medications. Wayne Winegarden discusses the bill's climate provisions, and whether it will have any positive impact on inflation or the economy.
Wayne Winegarden comes on the show to talk about a new study has come out on housing first homeless policies. They are not done with the signature verification process for the Gascon Recall. Gail Fortis comes on the show to talk about opposing the building of large housing units in her neighborhood near Manhattan Beach. LAUSD is going to end weekly COVID-19 testing, no baseline testing before the start of school and masking will be voluntary.
This podcast features a new analysis of Gov. Newsom's Project Homekey – his plan to alleviate homelessness in the state. Project Homekey, which evolved from the original Project Roomkey, provides taxpayer funds to renovate old buildings or build new ones to house the homeless. PRI senior fellow Wayne Winegarden and PRI fellow Kerry Jackson join forces to evaluate Project Homekey's effectiveness in permanently helping the homeless off the streets and into safe housing.
Our guest this week is Wayne Winegarden, Senior Fellow in Business & Economics at PRI. We discuss with Wayne what's on everyone's mind – inflation, rising gas prices, a possible recession, and whose to blame. He cuts through all the finger-pointing in Washington and Sacramento and offers ways that will truly help lower prices.
Our guest this week is Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow and director of PRI's Center for Medical Economics and Innovation. Wayne has written a series of papers titled Coverage Denied that analyzes and proposes reforms to fix the problems in the current health insurance system which have threatened patient health outcomes and have led to huge financial risks for patients facing unexpected or chronic health care challenges.