The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office released a report last week raising concerns over unrealistic cost estimates and poor management of California’s high-speed rail project. We discuss the report, and the future prospects for high-speed rail in the state.
Is There a Future for High-Speed Rail?

(Courtesy: California High-Speed Rail Authority)
Guests:
Eric Thronson, analyst with the Legislative Analyst's Office and author of the recent LAO report "High-Speed Rail is at a Critical Juncture"
Jeff Barker, deputy executive director of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA)
Alan Lowenthal, California state senator (D) representing the 27th District, chairman of the Senate Education Committee and chairman of the Select Committee on High-Speed Rail
Diane Harkey, California state assemblywoman (R) representing the 73rd District
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