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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Prop. 17 and Populist Appeals

    Supporters say Prop 17 will lower insurance rates for 82% of California drivers. Opponents ask, why would an insurance company sponsor a measure that might cost it money? Proposition 17 in next month’s election. The ballot says, “Allows auto insurance companies to base their prices in part on a driver’s history of insurance coverage.”

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Supporters say Prop 17 will lower insurance rates for 82% of California drivers. Opponents ask, why would an insurance company sponsor a measure that might cost it money? Proposition 17 in next month’s election. The ballot says, “Allows auto insurance companies to base their prices in part on a driver’s history of insurance coverage.” Mercury General has put up 10 million dollars for Prop 17, and it’s an auto insurance company. Opponents claim that’s all you need to know.

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    Next Month’s State Election and the Cost of Auto Insurance
    1. 0:00Prop. 17 and Populist Appeals You’re reading this
    2. 14:4035-Hour Waits at County USC’s ER?
    3. 26:54 The Gulf Oil Spill and Climate Change in an Election Year
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Mike D’Arelli

      Executive Director, Alliance of Insurance Agents and Brokers

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      Doug Heller

      Executive Director, Consumer Watchdog

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Next Month’s State Election and the Cost of Auto Insurance
    1. 0:00Prop. 17 and Populist Appeals You’re reading this
    2. 14:4035-Hour Waits at County USC’s ER?
    3. 26:54 The Gulf Oil Spill and Climate Change in an Election Year
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