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Common Sense Unfiltered

Common Sense Unfiltered

By: Common Sense Institute
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Common Sense Unfiltered is the official podcast of the Common Sense Institute, bringing you data-driven conversations about the policy decisions shaping our economy and communities.

Hosted by CSI’s CEO Cinamon Watson, and Executive Directors Katie Ratlief and Kelly Caufield, this show unpacks the research behind today’s biggest issues with industry experts backed up with the facts.

Inside the data and grounded in common sense, this is Common Sense Unfiltered.

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Economics
Episodes
  • Discover how Common Sense Institute Iowa is shaping the future of public policy in the Midwest
    Jun 3 2026

    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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    34 mins
  • Common Sense Unfiltered: River and Stream Access in Colorado
    Apr 29 2026

    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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    26 mins
  • Homelessness in America— Rethinking Homelessness Policy
    Feb 17 2026

    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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    24 mins
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