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Lance Izumi Discusses Homeschool Boom on David Webb Show

Listen to Lance Izumi, senior director of PRI’s Center for Education, discuss his new book The Homeschool Boom on The David Webb Show on Sirius XM Patriot, Channel 125. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lance-Izumi-Clip-11.29.21.mp3
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Discusses Infrastructure Bill on Insight with Vicki Gonzalez

Listen to Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discuss the federal infrastructure bill and the impact of higher spending on future entrepreneurship on “Insight with Vicki Gonzalez” on Capital Public Radio in Sacramento.  The interview begins at the 15:45 mark. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/insight-211129-full-show.mp3
Business & Economics

Listen: How pandemic “relief” hurt entrepreneurs

Listen to Dr. Wayne Winegarden, author of PRI’s Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity series on entrepreneurship, discuss how government pandemic “relief” policies actually hurt entrepreneurs on “Mornings on Main Street” with host Bill Main on WDUN Radio in North Georgia. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dr-Wayne-Winegarden-fini-Mornings-on-Main-Street.mp3
Blog

PRI’s 2021 Holiday Book List

Right by the Bay is proud to present our annual tradition – PRI’s 2021 holiday book list.  Each year, we offer suggestions for the booklover on your holiday shopping list.  This year’s selections include fiction, classics, books on history and sports, and books that will make you think.   With ...
Podcast

Melanie Kirkpatrick – All About Thanksgiving

This week’s podcast guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. Melanie Kirkpatrick is the former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal and is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. In her book, you’ll learn what really happened on the ...
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Talks Impact of Biden Plan on Entrepreneurship in USA Today

‘Crazy’ or ‘much ado about nothing’? How Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan could affect inflation By Paul Davidson The White House says its sprawling Build Back Better legislation will create a new foundation for American households, a kind of social infrastructure for low- and middle-class families. Many Republicans and ...
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Discusses Impact on Biden Plan on Economy, Entrepreneurship in Detroit News

“Everything is going up” on Thanksgiving Menu By Breana Noble and Candice Williams Michiganians should expect to pay more for Thanksgiving dinner this year as labor shortages, inflation, and other supply-chain issues lead to increasing prices at the grocery store . . . “Boring Uncle Joe is going to be ...
Education

Lance Izumi discusses Homeschool Boom on Lars Larson Show

Listen to PRI’s Lance Izumi discuss his new book The Homeschool Boom on the nationally-syndicated Lars Larson Show. TheLarsLarsonShow · Lance Izumi – Parents pull kids from public school over demand to teach CRT
Blog

Could Mark Cuban’s new pharmaceutical venture be a slam dunk?

By Wayne Winegarden and Celine Bookin Billionaire investor Mark Cuban’s pharmaceutical company, the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, is hoping to disrupt the pharmaceutical benefit management (PBM) industry with a new venture that seeks to address some of the most criticized practices of the industry. These include PBMs pocketing rather ...
Education

Alicia Jessop – How the Free Market is Benefitting Student Athletes Following Landmark Court Ruling

Alicia Jessop, associate professor at Pepperdine University, sports industry leader, attorney, and journalist, discusses the massive changes to college athletics that have resulted from the change in name, image, and likeness regulations earlier this year. Jessop and Evan Harris of PRI’s Young Leaders Circle discuss how college athlete compensation has ...
Education

Lance Izumi Discusses Homeschool Boom on David Webb Show

Listen to Lance Izumi, senior director of PRI’s Center for Education, discuss his new book The Homeschool Boom on The David Webb Show on Sirius XM Patriot, Channel 125. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lance-Izumi-Clip-11.29.21.mp3
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Discusses Infrastructure Bill on Insight with Vicki Gonzalez

Listen to Dr. Wayne Winegarden, PRI senior fellow in business and economics, discuss the federal infrastructure bill and the impact of higher spending on future entrepreneurship on “Insight with Vicki Gonzalez” on Capital Public Radio in Sacramento.  The interview begins at the 15:45 mark. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/insight-211129-full-show.mp3
Business & Economics

Listen: How pandemic “relief” hurt entrepreneurs

Listen to Dr. Wayne Winegarden, author of PRI’s Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity series on entrepreneurship, discuss how government pandemic “relief” policies actually hurt entrepreneurs on “Mornings on Main Street” with host Bill Main on WDUN Radio in North Georgia. https://www.pacificresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dr-Wayne-Winegarden-fini-Mornings-on-Main-Street.mp3
Blog

PRI’s 2021 Holiday Book List

Right by the Bay is proud to present our annual tradition – PRI’s 2021 holiday book list.  Each year, we offer suggestions for the booklover on your holiday shopping list.  This year’s selections include fiction, classics, books on history and sports, and books that will make you think.   With ...
Podcast

Melanie Kirkpatrick – All About Thanksgiving

This week’s podcast guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience. Melanie Kirkpatrick is the former deputy editor of the Wall Street Journal and is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. In her book, you’ll learn what really happened on the ...
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Talks Impact of Biden Plan on Entrepreneurship in USA Today

‘Crazy’ or ‘much ado about nothing’? How Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan could affect inflation By Paul Davidson The White House says its sprawling Build Back Better legislation will create a new foundation for American households, a kind of social infrastructure for low- and middle-class families. Many Republicans and ...
Business & Economics

Wayne Winegarden Discusses Impact on Biden Plan on Economy, Entrepreneurship in Detroit News

“Everything is going up” on Thanksgiving Menu By Breana Noble and Candice Williams Michiganians should expect to pay more for Thanksgiving dinner this year as labor shortages, inflation, and other supply-chain issues lead to increasing prices at the grocery store . . . “Boring Uncle Joe is going to be ...
Education

Lance Izumi discusses Homeschool Boom on Lars Larson Show

Listen to PRI’s Lance Izumi discuss his new book The Homeschool Boom on the nationally-syndicated Lars Larson Show. TheLarsLarsonShow · Lance Izumi – Parents pull kids from public school over demand to teach CRT
Blog

Could Mark Cuban’s new pharmaceutical venture be a slam dunk?

By Wayne Winegarden and Celine Bookin Billionaire investor Mark Cuban’s pharmaceutical company, the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, is hoping to disrupt the pharmaceutical benefit management (PBM) industry with a new venture that seeks to address some of the most criticized practices of the industry. These include PBMs pocketing rather ...
Education

Alicia Jessop – How the Free Market is Benefitting Student Athletes Following Landmark Court Ruling

Alicia Jessop, associate professor at Pepperdine University, sports industry leader, attorney, and journalist, discusses the massive changes to college athletics that have resulted from the change in name, image, and likeness regulations earlier this year. Jessop and Evan Harris of PRI’s Young Leaders Circle discuss how college athlete compensation has ...
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