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Common Sense Institute hosts Common Sense Unfiltered, a business show with 100 episodes published.
This episode of Common Sense Unfiltered features experts discussing the trajectory of CSI Iowa, the economic impact of restricting interchange fees in Iowa, and analyzing Iowa HSB 324, as well as exploring the broader im
CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses new CSI report findings with experts Mike King, Greg Walcher, and Cole Anderson. Read the latest report by CSI Fellows Mike King and Greg Walcher unravelling the complexities of river and
CSI's Cinamon Watson, Katie Ratlief, and Kelly Caufield invite Dustin Zvonek onto Common Sense Unfiltered to discuss CSI's latest homelessness research.
On April 15, 2025, the White House issued an executive order (E.O.) 14241 “Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production” aimed at strengthening the United States’ supply of critical minerals and addressing
Rapid economic and population growth in Arizona’s dry central valley has created tremendous wealth and opportunity. Rapid development also has caused many state and national leaders and several members of the media to de
There are two broad approaches to homelessness. Housing first prioritizes providing stable, permanent housing to individuals experiencing homelessness without preconditions such as sobriety, employment, or mental health
Common Sense Institute recently published a study titled " Highway Detours: The Ongoing Shift of Transportation Dollars. " It was authored by our Transportation Fellow Ben Stein, who, in 2006 became the Budget Director f
Our host DJ Summers, Director of Policy and Research for Common Sense Institute , delves deeper into CSI's recent report "Returning Government Employees to Work a Boon for Urban Economy" on this episode of Colorado Clari
In this special edition of Common Sense Digest, we feature discussion from one of our recent events. On Tuesday, March 4, Common Sense Institute hosted its quarterly Eggs & The Economy Event. This edition was titled "Ove
The state of Iowa does not have a Department of Government Efficiency, however, Iowa lawmakers began improving government efficiency through a state initiative known as “alignment” more than a year before the American pu
Everybody wants cleaner energy – but not everybody is going to be happy about how much clean energy is going to cost them. Our host DJ Summers, Director of Policy and Research for Common Sense Institute , referencing CSI
Public concern over crime in Oregon has intensified, with a significant majority of residents expressing dissatisfaction with local government responses. A May 2024 poll revealed that 78% of Portland-area voters disappro
Like other states across the nation, Iowa faces a severe shortage of quality affordable childcare. Research by the Iowa Women’s Foundation found that the annual average cost of infant care in Iowa is 18.4% higher than in
The Common Sense Institute's 2024 Ballot Guide highlights the potential economic and fiscal impacts of key ballot measures in Colorado. Proposition 127, for instance, could lead to significant revenue losses for Colorado
In this episode of Colorado Clarity, host DJ Summers sits down with Chris Brown, Vice President of Policy & Research at the Common Sense Institute, to break down the multi-year inflationary cycle that’s become a central
Earlier this year, the Common Sense Institute released a thorough review of homelessness spending at all levels – non-profits, state and local governments, and federal grants and transfers. The report identified over 200
In this episode of Colorado Clarity, we sit down with Dr. Reggie Washington to discuss the critical state of maternal healthcare. As an expert in the field, Dr. Washington sheds light on the challenges, disparities, and
Iowa’s policymakers, providers, and insurers operate within a state comprised of an aging population and large rural areas. According to the Iowa Department of Justice, the state ranks 16th nationally for the number of r
In this episode, DJ Summers is joined by Former Chief of Police Paul Pazen to discuss the pressing issue of rising crime rates and the upcoming November Ballot Initiative, Proposition 130. This critical measure aims to a
In this episode, DJ Summers is joined by Kelly Caufield, CSI Colorado’s Executive Director, to discuss Amendment 80, a key proposition on the upcoming November ballot. If passed, this amendment would embed school choice
Ben Stein
founder and head coach · Purpose Up
1 appearance on this show
Max Williams
Regional Distributor Sales Manager · Hypertherm
1 appearance on this show
Joe Murphy
Weapons editor · The National Golf Club of Canada
1 appearance on this show
Paul Andrews
President & CEO of the National Western Stock Show
1 appearance on this show
Tamra Ryan
CSI Coors Economic Mobility Fellow · Common Sense Institute
2 appearances on this show
Chris Brown
High Performance & Rugby Consultant, Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, 2x Team USA Olympic Rugby Coach · Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
9 appearances on this show
Karen Brown
Director of Gifted Education · Paradise Valley Unified School District
1 appearance on this show
Chris Wright
Managing Director, Global Business Performance Improvement Leader · Langston University Lions
1 appearance on this show
Doug Robinson
executive director of NASCIO
1 appearance on this show
Michael Johnston
head of renewables and firming operations at CS Energy · College of Liberal Arts
1 appearance on this show
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