Podcasts & Audio
Podcasts & Audio
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A discussion with KVMR public radio on telecommunications billing and consumer protection laws
Northern California public radio station KVMR's Brian Bahouth discusses telecommunications billing with UCAN attorney Art Neill.
PODCAST: Part 3 - Proposed legislation regarding mandatory arbitration agreements
PODCAST: This is Part 3 of a three part series of podcasts in which UCAN attorney Art Neill discusses arbitration with expert Linda Fritz, an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law for over 15 years who has arbitrated over 600 cases and mediated over 1000.
Look out for UCAN's guide to arbitration coming in the near future.
Ms. Fritz has a website at http://conflictresolution.com
This podcast was produced by the New Media Rights Studio, a project of UCAN.
PODCAST: Part 2 - Cell phone contracts, mandatory arbitration agreements, and how they affect consumers
PODCAST: This is Part 2 of a three part series of podcasts in which UCAN attorney Art Neill discusses arbitration with expert Linda Fritz, an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law for over 15 years who has arbitrated over 600 cases and mediated over 1000.
Look out for UCAN's guide to arbitration coming in the near future.
Ms. Fritz has a website at http://conflictresolution.com
This podcast was produced by the New Media Rights Studio, a project of UCAN.
PODCAST: Part 1 - The basics of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, mediation and how they affect consumers
PODCAST: This is Part 1 of a three part series of podcasts in which UCAN attorney Art Neill discusses arbitration with expert Linda Fritz, an adjunct professor at California Western School of Law for over 15 years who has arbitrated over 600 cases and mediated over 1000.
Look out for UCAN's guide to arbitration coming in the near future.
Ms. Fritz has a website at http://conflictresolution.com
This podcast was produced by the New Media Rights Studio, a project of UCAN.
AUDIO: Drop in gas prices due to political pressure and less consumer demand
Listen to UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley's explanation for the current price of gas on KPBS.
AUDIO: The price of oil is going up...why not the price of gasoline?
AUDIO: Listen to UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley discuss the reason behind the recent decline in gas prices with KCRW's Warren Olney
PODCAST: Mayor Sander's newest sewer and water rate increases
PODCAST: UCAN's Brandon Weiner attended Mayor Sander's sewer and water rate presentation at the Rancho Bernardo Library and spoke with Dr. Timothy Bertch, Director of Mertropolitan Wastewater. Join Brandon as he interviews Dr. Bertch and shares his thoughts on the rate proposal. Listen
PODCAST: Michael Shames argues against SDG&E's Sunrise powerline
PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses why UCAN is opposed to SDG&E Sunrise powerline with Brandon Weiner. Also, find out the role Governor Schwarzenegger and the current political climate plays in the potential construction of the powerline. Listen here.
PODCAST: Michael Shames breaks down the SDG&E rate case
PODCAST: UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, discusses the major issues involved in San Diego Gas and Electric's 2007 rate request with Brandon Weiner. If you have questions about your utility rates, or are interested in the future of energy usage in San Diego, then this podcast is a must listen. Music courtesy of wonder bunny.
AUDIO: Officials debate the Sunrise Powerlink on KPBS
KPBS San Diego: Listen to Michael Shames debate Sunrise along with representatives from SDG&E, CALISO, and the CA State Parks Foundation.
AUDIO: Gas prices may rise come 4th of July
AUDIO: UCAN gas analyst Charles Langley tells KPBS San Diego that falling gas prices may soon rise.
PODCAST: Netflix gift card subscriptions
PODCAST: Listen to UCAN legal intern Carter Knopke explain what he found concerning Netflix's questionable gift subscription practices to Brandon Weiner on the UCAN.org podcast. Listen here or read Carter's blog on Netflix here. Music by wonder bunny.
AUDIO: How to cancel your cell phone contract interview with Art Neill on KNX 1070
UCAN staff attorney Art Neill talks with Bob McCormick of KNX 1070's Money 101 about cancelling your cell phone contract. Listen here.
AUDIO: SDG&E alleged to have hid information in order to boost rates
KPBS San Diego: UCAN has filed a motion against San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), a subsidiary of Sempra Utilities, for unlawfully failing to disclose documents that include a major cost-cutting plan. It is not known how the previously undisclosed plan will affect SDG&E's proposed $1.5 billion rate increase. Listen here.
AUDIO: UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames appears on KPBS' "These Days"
UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames, talks to KPBS "These Days" host Tom Fudge about the latest SDG&E rate increase, skyrocketing gas prices, and recent San Diego City Council decision to approve a controversial water and sewer rate hike.
AUDIO: Partnerships between competitors is bad for gas prices
A very brief radio story by Phil Farrar about how the cost of oil is the same as last year, but our gas prices are higher. Why? In part because California refineries have supply trading agreements with each other. These agreements keep gasoline away from the spot market which drives up the price.
AUDIO: UCAN gas and oil analyst Charles Langley on KOGO AM 600
UCAN's gas and oil expert, Charles Langley, talks to KOGO AM 600's Phil Farrar about rising gas prices throughout San Diego.
PODCAST: Victory for Low Income Consumers in California!
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Consumer complaints shut Michael Chavez's Best Windows and Doors
John Mattes investigates Best Windows and Doors Inc. day in court to see how the court follows through on costumer complaints.
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Car rip-off Mossy sells used Katrina-style flood cars. Forces lemon victim to arbitrate in kangaroo court.
Instead of getting a reliable used car from Mossy San Diego, this man purchased a garbage bucket of rattling nuts and bolts.
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Senior scams
John Mattes investigates the schemes that are scamming senior citizens in San Diego.
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Too Lazy puts unauthorized charges on Verizon cell phone bills
John investigates the website Too Lazy further.
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Investigating consumer problems with GE Money
Michael Shames recommends, that you need to be "remarkably diligent" when someone shows up at your door and offers you products and services.
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Consumers complain about unauthorized charges on their cell phone bills
NMR Community Journalism Project investigates: Consumers complain about unauthorized charges from TooLazy LLC on their cell phone bills.
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UCAN Christmas Shopping Tips
UCAN's executive director Michael Shames gives us the information we need this Holiday season to make smart buying decisions. Investigative reporter, John Mattes shows you how to use iphone applications and websites to compare prices while you are shopping.
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Are insurance companies paying doctors ?
This is New Media Rights Community Journalism Project's follow-up video to UCAN investigates: Are insurance companies failing to pay doctors ?. In this video John Mattes asks California Insurance Commissioner what sort of regulation is happening to create healthcare reform in California.
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UCAN consumer tips for solar panels
Watch this consumer tips video to know how to go about buying solar panels !
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New Media Rights' community journalism project investigates solar panel financing scams
The latest video for New Media Rights Community Journalism Project investigates solar panel financing scams. Before you buy solar panels take a look at UCAN's Solar Project information and make sure you watch this video to know what kind of scams to look out for.
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UCAN investigates: Are insurance companies failing to pay doctors ?
John Mattes, UCAN investigative reporter interviews Dr. Sherry L. Franklin about doctors having a difficult time being paid by big insurance companies.
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UCAN investigates San Diego water rate increase
UCAN's embedded reporter John Mattes investigates a nearly $4 increase on your bill for water each month ! Do something about it!
Grab the protest form from the UCAN website and mail it in to: CITY CLERK, MAIL STATION NO. 2P, CITY ADMINISTRATION BLDG., 202 C STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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UCAN investigates cell phone kiosks
John Mattes, UCAN's embedded reporter, goes out in the field to investigate cell phone kiosks which house "authorized retailers". They make customers sign additional contracts for new phones and plans, that include hidden fees of more than $100 dollars.
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The Aquaponics Challenge with Michael Shames (in less than 3 minutes)
Time lapse of the construction of Michael's new aquaponics system in his garage and a challenge to traditional gardening.
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The Fraud Squad Network
Need help resolving a dispute with a company? Get individualized help with your dispute from the Fraud Squad by using our Online Complaint Forms. Once you've filled out a complaint, call the Fraud Squad Hotline at (619) 696-6966!
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The Hose Whisperer Teaches Water Conservation
Learn to conserve water, meet the hose whisperer!
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How to Hack Your Cell Phone with a Dancing Darth Vader
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UCAN Oil Hog 2008
Every year the UCAN Oil Hog makes an appearance in order to predict gas prices for the coming year. Unfortunately, piggy got quite upset this year. Normally, oil piggies are free to gouge consumers without fear of repercussions...but that all changes in election years. WATCH PIGGY DANCE
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Michael Shames appears on the Dr. Phil show
Michael Shames makes an appearance on Dr. Phil to tell 75-yr-old Mona Shaw that instead of smashing up a Comcast office with a hammer, she could have found a consumer advocacy group like UCAN to resolve her issue. Watch here or read more about Mona Shaw's struggle with her phone service.
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SDG&E Director of Distribution Caroline Winn questioned at the SDG&E rate setting hearings
Caroline Winn refuses to back up statements made in a report produced by her department in this entertaining clip from the rate setting hearings. Watch now.
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Sempra Utilities CEO Debra Reed questioned at the SDG&E rate setting hearings, Part 4
Watch Part 4 of Debra Reed's testimony as the Sempra Utilities CEO shares her sense of entitlement with the world while responding to questions from UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames.
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Sempra Utilities CEO Debra Reed questioned at the SDG&E rate setting hearings, Part 3
Watch Part 3 of Debra Reed's testimony as the Sempra Utilities CEO shares her sense of entitlement with the world while responding to questions from UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames.
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Sempra Utilities CEO Debra Reed questioned at the SDG&E rate setting hearings, Part 2
Watch Part 2 of Debra Reed's testimony as the Sempra Utilities CEO shares her sense of entitlement with the world while responding to questions from UCAN Executive Director Michael Shames.
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