en-us Independence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Jon Caldara Independence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Independence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank http://www.ivoices.org Webmaster@i2i.org (Editor) Copyright 2006 Independence Institute Webmaster@i2i.org (webmaster) no Tue, 14 Mar 2006 23:13:30 GMT http://www.ivoices.org/images/i2iprintlogo.jpg http://www.ivoices.org independence institute, libertarian, libertarianism, free markets, capitalism Copyright 2006 Independence Instituteindependence institute, libertarian, libertarianism, free markets, capitalismPoliticswebmaster@i2i.orgJon Caldara An Obama Presidency looms scary for many gun owners. But what exactly does the current run on guns indicate for Obama's gun policies? Jon Caldara gets the seminal gun expert Dave Kopel on the line to discuss what Obama might do with his very public distaste for guns and gun owners. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT 14:58 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) obama, second amendment, gun rights, dave kopel noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank How has the current economic and financial crisis effected the climate change movement? Are people looking harder and closer at the science now? Amy Oliver discusses what effects a sluggish economy will have on the warming hysteria with James Taylor of the Heartland Institute. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT 11:35 Amy Oliver webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) global warming, climate change, james taylor, amy oliver, heartland noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Aside from Ross Perot spoiling 1992, this was the first time in 44 years Colorado went blue. What was different this time around? How could Marilyn Musgrave lose the stronghold that is the 4th Congressional? And finally, what was the big message to take away from this historic election? Tune in as Jon Caldara poses the questions and more to research director Dave Kopel. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT 07:21 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) 2008 election, musgrave, dave kopel, jon caldara noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank How do Colorado's rural school districts stack up in the area of academic performance? Research associate Paul Mueller joins Education Policy Center director Pam Benigno to discuss his new Issue Backgrounder Assessing Colorado Rural Public School Performance. Two school districts in particular are highlighted as examples of "beating the odds" when it comes to effectively educating a high-minority or high-poverty student population. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT 18:36 Pam Benigno webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) education, rating, benigno, school performance noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank The Idaho legislatures 2003 "Voluntary Contributions Act" prohibited political dues collection via the governmental payroll system - essentially what Colorado's Amendment 49 would have accomplished had it passed. Oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on November 3 suggest a close decision to decide whether the law stands, a case with potentially far-reaching implications. What will a favorable ruling mean for Colorado and other states looking for "ethical standards" in their government? How might an unfavorable ruling hurt the cause? Tune in and find out. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT 10:25 Ben DeGrow webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) ethical standards, amendment 49, supreme court, voluntary contributions noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Weld County Sheriff John Cooke knows first hand about Amendment 49. He's Sheriff in a county that has already adopted the language. So when he heard the campaign of misinformation against 49, he had to speak out. Jon Caldara discusses the allegations against 49 with Sheriff Cooke, who provides insight into what Amendment 49 will and will not do to law enforcement. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 06:37 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) amendment 49, weld county, john cooke, jon caldara noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank If you don't know the scoop on Amendment 49 by now, you've got to give this a listen. Amy Oliver sits down with Jon Caldara to discuss what Amendment 49 is all about, why it's important, and who supports it. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 11:58 Amy Oliver webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) ethical standards, amendment 49, jon caldara, public payroll noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Penn Pfiffner sits down with the president of the National Taxpayers Union, Duane Parde, to go over what NTU does and how it helps protect taxpayer's wallets. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 07:12 Penn Pfiffner webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) NTU, duane parde, taxpayers, tax policy, national taxpayers union noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Richard Pearson of the Illinois State Rifle Association joins Dave Kopel to discuss Obama's gun record. Obama has been paying lip service to how he supports sportsmen and gun rights, but what does his voting record actually say? Tune in to find out! Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 21:27 Dave Kopel webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) barack obama, dave kopel, gun rights, second amendment, rifle association noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Duane Parde, president of the National Taxpayers Union, sits down with senior fellow Penn Pfiffner to discuss why his organization is against the bailout, and consequently, why all conservatives and free market types should be as well. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 08:51 Penn Pfiffner webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) duane parde, NTU, taxpayers union, penn pfiffner, fannie, freddie, bailout noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank There is a small, but growing contingent of Democrats looking for some change in the current educational system. One of the leaders of this charge for change is Joe Williams of the Democrats for Education Reform - a NYC based group. Joe sat down with Ben DeGrow to discuss what his group is all about and why Democrats can be the catalyst for education reform. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:30:00 GMT 10:20 Ben DeGrow webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) democrats, education, school choice, degrow noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Washington State has seen a growth in public sector unions that has been anything but good for economy. Washington has seen rising labor costs and budget deficits due to inflexibility. Is Colorado heading down the same path Washington State did? Ben DeGrow discusses the state of labor with Scott Dilley of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation. Tue, 30 Sept 2008 22:30:00 GMT 10:29 Ben DeGrow webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) public sector unions, labor, washington state, evergreen freedom foundation, ben degrow, bill ritter noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank This podcast is not for the faint of heart! It is for policy geeks looking to dive right into some heavy duty discussion. Jon Caldara sits down with Fiscal Policy Center Director Penn Pfiffner to discuss how Amendment 59 effects not just TABOR, but the Arveschoug-Bird 6% spending limit. Tue, 23 Sept 2008 22:30:00 GMT 06:40 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) TABOR, jon caldara, penn pfiffner, amendment 59 noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank How devastating will the effects of Amendment 59 be on taxpayers' wallets? Does the passing of 59 end all TABOR refunds forever? Jon Caldara and Penn Pfiffner discuss these questions and more on this iVoices podcast. Fri, 19 Sept 2008 22:30:00 GMT 10:23 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) fiscal, TABOR, amendment 59, jon caldara, CUT noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank With November looming and gas prices steadily increasing, energy policy has taken center stage. Jon Caldara sits down with Mark Kelly from the Heritage Foundation to discuss oil prices, environmentalism, and the drill here, drill now sentiment that has been commensurate with high gas prices. Tue, 16 Sept 2008 22:30:00 GMT 09:27 Jon Caldara webmaster@i2i.org (Jon Caldara) gas prices, energy, environment, jon caldara, mark kelly, Heritage Foundation noColorado's Free Market Think TankIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank Jon CaldaranonadultIndependence Institute: Colorado's Free Market Think Tank