This is not, exactly, self-promotion . . . but I am promoting the work of one of my friends and, since the quote from Cicero on my tea bag this morning reminded me that "a friend is, as it were, a second self" I guess the category works well enough. 

For those of you in the Los Angeles area, our own Bill Voegeli will be appearing today on the highly-rated (1 million plus listeners) KFI 640's John and Ken Show during the 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) hour to discuss his recent articles on California's troubles that appeared first here and then here.  For those of you NOT in the Los Angeles area (e.g., those of you wise enough to live in places with a lower tax rates and better public services) you needn't miss out on the fun.  You can listen here via the KFI's live feed over the internet. 

UPDATE:  KFI has moved Bill's interview to tomorrow (Friday) at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.  That's 8 p.m. for all you Ohioans.