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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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