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Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America’s Children appears on the Andy Caldwell radio show. She discusses the state of charter schools in America. Charter schools are thriving due to competition for students. Parents deserve a choice in their children's education, says Alger.
Pacific Gas & Electric has shut off power to almost one million customers in Northern California as high winds are forecast which may cause fires to start. Fires started by PG&E equipment have destroyed thousands of homes in the past, so PG&E is taking this step to prevent devastating wildfires. Lawrence McQuillan outlines how PG&E is devoting resources to "green energy" instead of taking precautions to prevent wildfires. McQuillan offers some alternatives that would save money and help manage wildfires which power companies could implement.
At this Cato Institute event held 9/18/19 in Washington, D.C., Richard K. Vedder, author, Restoring the Promise discusses tackling higher education’s myriad ailments and how to fix them.
Description: California's Department of Motor Vehicles is in shambles, and its “solution” is to receive more taxpayer money. Long lines (even with an appointment), poor service, and mismanagement are the norm for the the DMV. It's about to get worse as Californians will need a "Real ID" in order to fly after October 1, 2020. The DMV has the dishonor of "winning" the latest California Golden Fleece® Award
Sr. Fellow Ivan Eland, author of War and the Rogue Presidency appears on the Lars Larson radio show to speak about US troops and whether they are needed in Iraq. President Trump has said all non essential personal will leave Iraq. What are the interests of the US in places such as Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan?
Speaking at the Heartland and Acton Institutes, Independent Institute Senior Fellow Richard K. Vedder (author of the Independent book Restoring the Promise: Higher Education in America) discusses university financing, bureaucracy and political correctness. He also suggests private funding alternatives.
Pope Francis is concerned about the environment and calls on people to pray for our seas and oceans. But what is the best way to protect oceans and the environment? The right incentives will help protect the environment says Sr. Fellow Robert Whaples, who also is an economics professor, and editor of the book Pope Francis and the Caring Society.
