Common Sense Institute Podcast: Common Sense Digest

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The Challenges and Opportunities of an Aging Workforce featuring Karen Brown and Alexa Eastburg

May 5, 2022

In celebration of Older Americans Month, Common Sense Digest explores the topic of Colorado’s aging workforce and the impact it will have on our state’s future.

The Outstanding Debts of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and PERA featuring Loren Furman and Chris Brown

May 2, 2022

On this episode we discuss the current status of both UI Trust Fund and PERA, bills that currently lie before the legislature that may fix the problem, and what to expect going forward.

The Realities and Pitfalls of the Presumed Energy Transition featuring Chris Wright and Evelyn Lim

Apr 7, 2022

Chairman and Host of Common Sense Institute Earl Wright welcomes Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy Chris Wright and 2022 Mike A. Leprino Fellow & 2021 Terry J. Stevinson Fellow Evelyn Lim to the show to discuss the multiple factors at play regarding an energy transition.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Eggs & the Economy on Crime

Mar 30, 2022

This podcast captured audio from the Eggs & the Economy, featuring remarks from President & CEO of CSI Kristin Strohm, and a conversation on crime featuring crime experts.

The Causes and Impacts of Inflation featuring Steven Byers, Ph.D. and Chris Brown

Mar 3, 2022

Chairman and Host Earl Wright welcomes Chris Brown, Vice President of Policy & Research for CSI, and new team member Steven Byers, Ph.D., who joins as Senior Economist, to the show to discuss the multiple facets of both inflation and Colorado’s general economic situation.

What To Expect from the 2022 Colorado Legislative Session featuring Jake Zambrano and Chris Brown

Feb 10, 2022

On this episode of Common Sense Digest podcast, Chairman and Host Earl L. Wright welcomes two guests to discuss a multitude of issues pertinent to this year’s legislative session.

Colorado Crime Wave: Origins and Solutions featuring George Brauchler and Mitch Morrissey

Dec 17, 2021

On this episode of Common Sense Digest, Host and Chairman Earl Wright is joined by CSI Criminal Justice Fellows and report co-authors, Mitch Morrisey and George Brauchler to discuss what policy decisions led to Colorado leading the nation in many forms of crime, dig into the details of how crime in Colorado actually functions, and offer recommendations for turning the tide.

The 1st Annual Free Enterprise Summit

Dec 17, 2021

This episode captures the full audio from the event and features remarks from Chairman Earl Wright, President & CEO Kristin Strohm, Vice President of Policy & Research Chris Brown, and the panel discussion that follows.

The University of Colorado’s Business Economic Outlook featuring Dr. Richard Wobbekind and Brian Lewandowski

Dec 10, 2021

On this episode of Common Sense Digest two of the leading authors and producers of the University of Colorado’s annual Business Economic Outlook report, Brian Lewandowski and Dr. Rich Wobbekind join Chairman and Host Earl Wright to discuss the report’s publication, its findings, and its intent to “provide…professionals across nearly every industry in the state with a forecast of Colorado’s economy by sector.”

How is Colorado’s Economic Recovery Going? Featuring Patty Silverstein and Chris Brown

Nov 19, 2021

On this edition of Common Sense Digest, we are joined by Patty Silverstein, Chief Economist at Development Research Partners and Chris Brown, Vice President of Policy and Research with Common Sense Institute. Patty dives into her extensive research on the topic and discusses the impact of federal relief money given to individuals, businesses, and governments on the recovery, which segments of the economy are most challenged (and which ones are thriving), and what’s ahead.

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