CSI Podcast: The Common Sense Digest

CSI is a non-profit free-enterprise think tank dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy.
Our mission is to research and promote common sense solutions for economic issues facing Colorado.

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Injecting a dose of common sense into Colorado’s policy debates

When it comes to legislative proposals, ballot initiatives, or economic trends that could have a lasting impact on Coloradans and the state’s economy, where do you turn for unbiased facts and objective analysis? The Common Sense Digest is our regularly occurring podcast featuring policy experts discussing Colorado’s most pressing issues. Debuting the 4th Tuesday of each month, Common Sense Digest’s lively discussions equip you with the most important tool to combat divisive partisanship and shrill rhetoric – Common Sense.

The Next Chapter in Oil and Gas Setbacks featuring Lynn Granger

Nov 13, 2020

In the aftermath of Colorado Senate Bill 181, passed in 2019, the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission has undertaken a bounty of rulemakings. Among them is a reconsideration of setbacks from both buildings and wildlife areas.

A Front line of COVID-19 Impacts: A Restaurateur and a County Commissioner

Oct 30, 2020

With Colorado poised to issue another round of restrictions for businesses due to spikes in positive COVID-19 cases, CSI invites two people whose roles find them impacted directly by the shutdowns.

CSI Previews the 2020 Colorado Ballot with Ed Sealover and Lynn Bartels

Sep 30, 2020

With the 2020 election a few short weeks away, and in keeping with our mission of injecting a dose of common sense into Colorado’s policy discussions, we’re pleased to bring you a discussion of this year’s Colorado ballot with two of Colorado’s premier political journalists.

Statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave: What Would Proposition 118 Cost Colorado?

Sep 15, 2020

Colorado legislators have grappled with the idea of creating a state-run paid family and medical leave program designed to aid workers when a worst-case scenario becomes reality.

The Economy, Jobs and Sales Tax: How Is Colorado Doing 6 Months Into the Pandemic?

Sep 10, 2020

Colorado continues to grapple with COVID-19, its effects on our health and safety, the impacts to our children’s education, and our economy.

Digging Into the Data on Charter Schools

Jul 31, 2020

As we approach the end of summer and grapple with what school will look like in the Fall and beyond, we thought it prudent to examine the differences between charter schools and traditional public schools.

A Common Sense Strategy for the Continued Viability of Colorado’s Transportation Network

Jul 22, 2020

As Colorado deals with one of the most severe economic downturns in our history, the future of Colorado’s transportation infrastructure remains a topic of concern and of interest to us all.

A Historic Session To Go with a Historic Year: Impacts on Business & 1st Property Tax Reform in Decades

Jun 23, 2020

With the 2020 legislative session now behind us, we thought it prudent to take a look back and assess the impacts of what was passed.

The History, Future and Rebranding of Common Sense Institute featuring Buz Koelbel and Heidi Ganahl

Jun 17, 2020

The Common Sense Institute pays tribute to its history, looks ahead to its future, and goes in-depth about some of its many successes of its board members.

The COVID Slide – The Impact of COVID-19 on Education featuring Luke Ragland and Brenda Bausch-Dickhoner

May 20, 2020

Our Common Sense Digest guests unpack the problems and offer possible solutions to the issues that will confront all Colorado students mere months from now.

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