Common Sense Unfiltered

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.

Common Sense Unfiltered is a business podcast hosted by Common Sense Institute, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Common Sense Institute hosts Common Sense Unfiltered, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #118

  Colorado's Fiscal Reckoning — Inside the 2026 Ballot's Tax & Spending Battle

  Aug 17, 202630 min

  CSI CEO Cinamon Watson discusses the 2026 Colorado ballot initiatives with CSI's Mike A. Leprino Free Enterprise Fellow, Ross Kaminsky REPORTS REFERENCED • “The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Proposition NN” (CSI, August 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-proposition-nn/ • “How Initiative #195’s Progressive Tax Structure Would Affect Colorado’s Economy” (CSI, June 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/how-initiative-195s-progressive-tax-structure-would-affect-colorados-economy/ • “Colorado Initiative 232: Income Tax Rate Cap” (CSI, August 2026) — https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/colorado-initiative-232-income-tax-rate-cap/

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  Episode #117

  Discover how Common Sense Institute Iowa is shaping the future of public policy in the Midwest

  Jun 3, 202634 min

  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 implications for small businesses, consumers, and the economy. Resources: CSI Iowa Report: The Economic Impact of Restricting Interchange Fees in Iowa - https://csinstituteia.org/research/impact-of-restricting-interchange-fees Common Sense Institute Iowa - https://csinstituteia.org

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  Episode #116

  Common Sense Unfiltered: River and Stream Access in Colorado

  Apr 29, 202626 min

  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 stream access in Colorado: https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/research/energy-and-our-environment/public-access-and-private-property-the-economics-of-colorado-river-access Chapters 00:00 Introduction to River Access Controversy 01:57 Current Legal Framework and Historical Context 03:01 Scope of the Issue: River Miles and Ownership 05:23 Economic Value of Private Stream Access 08:57 Case Study: Terryall Creek and Property Value Impact 12:12 Potential Costs of Changing Access Laws 14:55 Legal Precedents and Historical Resistance 17:42 Comparative Analysis with Other States 19:55 Current Legislative Landscape and Future Outlook 21:18 Key Takeaways for Property Owners

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  Episode #115

  Homelessness in America— Rethinking Homelessness Policy

  Feb 17, 202624 min

  CSI's Cinamon Watson, Katie Ratlief, and Kelly Caufield invite Dustin Zvonek onto Common Sense Unfiltered to discuss CSI's latest homelessness research.

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  Episode #14

  Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impacts of the Mineral E.O. in the West

  May 27, 20258 min

  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 associated national security concerns. This executive action mandates the development of a comprehensive report to identify vulnerabilities within critical mineral supply chains and to provide strategic recommendations for enhancing sustainable domestic production. In this episode of Colorado Clarity, we discuss the economic impacts of mineral mining and alternative energy production in Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming, driven by the implementation of Executive Order 14241. The order, aimed at securing a stable domestic supply of critical minerals and accelerating the transition to clean energy, has catalyzed renewed interest in resource-rich regions of the American West. These three states, endowed with vast mineral reserves and renewable energy potential, stand at the forefront of this shift. We dig into the data, discuss what could come next, and more. Thank you for listening to Colorado Clarity. Please rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. The study: "Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impacts of the Mineral E.O. in the West" can be found here . Our research can be found here . All of our podcasts can be found here .

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