Media

Cascade’s reach goes far beyond the written word. From original video content, to television appearances, to radio hosting, Cascade reaches a broad audience through a multitude of mediums.

 

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Steve Buckstein talks about Cascade’s School Choice Beginnings

Steve Buckstein talks about Cascade’s School Choice Beginnings

| January 25, 2012
Watch Cascade Policy Institute founder, Steve Buckstein, talk about how he and Cascade got their start in the school choice movement. read more
Christina Martin discusses Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education

Christina Martin discusses Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education

| January 12, 2012
Policy Analyst Christina Martin discusses her latest commentary on a desire for control leading to the fall of education. Click here to see her full ... read more
Green to Gray: TriMet and SW Lincoln Street in Portland, Oregon

Green to Gray: TriMet and SW Lincoln Street in Portland, Oregon

| September 7, 2011
Narration text below: In the 1960′s, SW Lincoln Street, near Portland State University, was part of Portland’s first urban renewal district. Dilapidated buildings were cleared, ... read more
Say what you want about John Charles…

Say what you want about John Charles…

| June 21, 2011
John Charles speaks at the Trimet board meeting on July 11, 2011 read more
Oregon Budget 101 feat Dan Lucas – Other Funds Budget

Oregon Budget 101 feat Dan Lucas – Other Funds Budget

| May 2, 2011
Dan Lucas discusses the Oregon Other Funds Budget, from the origins of the money to the reasons why we need to get the money into ... read more
Oregon Budget 101 feat Dan Lucas – Regional Spending Comparisons

Oregon Budget 101 feat Dan Lucas – Regional Spending Comparisons

| April 21, 2011
Watch part II of Dan Lucas’s Oregon Budget 101 series. This episode discusses regional spending comparisons between Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Utah, and California. read more
Oregon Budget 101 with Dan Lucas – Overview and Growth

Oregon Budget 101 with Dan Lucas – Overview and Growth

| April 12, 2011
Part I in the Oregon Budget 101 series by Cascade Research Associate Dan Lucas. This segment discusses the components of the Oregon budget, and the ... read more
Cascade Marks Its 20th Anniversary

Cascade Marks Its 20th Anniversary

| March 24, 2011
In 2011 Cascade celebrates its 20th anniversary. Formed shortly after the Berlin Wall came tumbling down, the Institute’s growth since 1991 is a tribute to ... read more
John Charles talks light rail on Fox Business’s Tom Sullivan Show

John Charles talks light rail on Fox Business’s Tom Sullivan Show

| March 21, 2011
Watch John Charles discuss the cost of light rail and the bankrupting state of Portland public transit. read more
Christina Martin talks education reform at LLF

Christina Martin talks education reform at LLF

| March 21, 2011
Watch the following video of Christina Martin talking education reform before Oregon legislators and staff in Salem on March 16th, 2011. read more
Todd Wynn testifies before the Oregon Senate on the proposed plastic bag ban

Todd Wynn testifies before the Oregon Senate on the proposed plastic bag ban

| March 9, 2011
Todd Wynn presents the Oregon Senate with information from Cascade Policy Institute and the Beacon Hill Institute on the financial and job related impacts of ... read more
Kathryn Hickok talks Children’s Scholarship Fund before the House Committee on Education

Kathryn Hickok talks Children’s Scholarship Fund before the House Committee on Education

| March 8, 2011
Watch Kathryn Hickok testify before the House Committee on Education about the benefits of School choice. read more
Dr. Matthew Ladner talks Florida’s School Choice Reforms to the Oregon House Committee on Education
Todd Hosts Bill Post Part 2 (VIDEO)

Todd Hosts Bill Post Part 2 (VIDEO)

| February 28, 2011
Click here for part 1 Todd Wynn fills in for Bill Post on Feb 7th, 2011. Guests from this second hour include: John Audley from ... read more
Todd Wynn on Bill Post Hour 1 (VIDEO)

Todd Wynn on Bill Post Hour 1 (VIDEO)

| February 25, 2011
Click here for Part 2 Todd Wynn fills in for Bill Post on Feb 7th, 2011. Guests from this first hour include: Christina Martin – ... read more
Steve’s Testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue (UPDATED)
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Steve’s Testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue (UPDATED)

| February 25, 2011
Chair Burdick and members of the Committee, my name is Steve Buckstein. I’m Senior Policy Analyst and founder of Cascade Policy Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit ... read more
Todd debates the bag ban on Populations TV

Todd debates the bag ban on Populations TV

| February 18, 2011
Todd and Gus Gates of the Surfrider Foundation debate the plastic bag ban on Populations TV. A special thanks to Jim Winkle and Populations TV read more
Steve discusses the Soda Tax on KOIN

Steve discusses the Soda Tax on KOIN

| January 21, 2011
Steve was interviewed by KOIN 6 in Portland about the Soda Tax (segment from 1/19/2011). read more
Christina Martin on Populations TV

Christina Martin on Populations TV

| November 2, 2010
On October 15th, Christina Martin debated education reform, school choice, and charter schools with OEA Vice President Hannah Vaandering. read more
Cascade in the News: John Charles on KATU

Cascade in the News: John Charles on KATU

| October 21, 2010
In this KATU segment aired last Friday (10/15), John Charles predicts a downward spiral for TriMet if it continues to award expensive benefits to their employees.  Click ... read more
Tim Sandefur talks about the Right to Earn A Living

Tim Sandefur talks about the Right to Earn A Living

| September 16, 2010
Watch Tim Sandefur at the Sep 1st Executive Club meeting discuss his book “Right to Earn a Living”. Tim Sandefur of CATO discusses the Right ... read more
Last Chance to Signup for Celebrate Freedom Event!

Last Chance to Signup for Celebrate Freedom Event!

| July 20, 2010
Don’t forget to reserve your spot for our Friedman dinner on July 30th. RSVP by July 24 to Deanne Kastine 503.242.0900 or deanne@cascadepolicy.org. For more information ... read more
Todd on Populations

Todd on Populations

| July 1, 2010
Todd Wynn on Population’s Check out Todd Wynn discussing the BP oil spill, energy policy, and climate change on Populations TV. Special thanks to Populations. ... read more
The non-fiction thriller "The Overton Window" by Glenn Beck has public policy think tank roots

The non-fiction thriller "The Overton Window" by Glenn Beck has public policy think tank roots

| June 25, 2010
As you may know, popular and controversial talk host Glenn Beck just released “The Overton Window,” a novel that’s already topped the bestseller list. What ... read more
State Board of Education Continues to Look at Virtual Charter School Issue

State Board of Education Continues to Look at Virtual Charter School Issue

| June 23, 2010
  State Board of Education Continues to Look at Virtual Charter School Issue By Olivia Wolcott and Christina Martin   At its May 21 meeting, ... read more
Todd on Sustainability Today TV

Todd on Sustainability Today TV

| June 16, 2010
Watch Todd Wynn discuss renewable energy, wind power, and other environmental topics on Sustainable Today TV. Special thanks to Sustainable Today for the video!   read more
Cascade Report: Think Twice Why Wind Power Mandates Are Wrong for the Northwest

Cascade Report: Think Twice Why Wind Power Mandates Are Wrong for the Northwest

| June 8, 2010
Cascade Report: Think Twice Why Wind Power Mandates Are Wrong for the Northwest by Todd Wynn and Eric Lowe New report by Todd Wynn and ... read more
Testimony before the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission Regarding the TriMet Proposed FY 11 Budget

Testimony before the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission Regarding the TriMet Proposed FY 11 Budget

| May 25, 2010
by John A. Charles, Jr. Testimony before the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission Regarding the TriMet Proposed FY 11 Budget May 25, 2010 ... read more
Come to the Cascade Open House!

Come to the Cascade Open House!

| April 21, 2010
Come enjoy some free food and drinks with your favorite Cascadians! We’re having an Open House May 14th, 2010 from 4pm – 7pm at our ... read more
Todd Wynn talks Cap and Trade at a 2010 Tea Party Rally in Salem
Christina Martin talks unfunded liability at the 2010 Tea Party Rally in Salem

Christina Martin talks unfunded liability at the 2010 Tea Party Rally in Salem

| April 16, 2010
Tea Party Unfunded Liabilities from Cascade Policy on Vimeo. read more
NEW REPORT – Economic Freedom: A No Regrets Strategy for Reducing Global Energy Consumption

NEW REPORT – Economic Freedom: A No Regrets Strategy for Reducing Global Energy Consumption

| April 14, 2010
Economic Freedom: A No Regrets Strategy for Reducing Global Energy Consumption A new report from Todd Wynn of Cascade Policy Institute Summary: This empirical study ... read more
Tea Party Video

Tea Party Video

| April 8, 2010
As April 15 approaches and thousands of tea party activists are planning events around the country, The Heartland Institute has produced a stunning and inspiring ... read more
Cascade Economist Travels the Country Discussing Health Care Reform

Cascade Economist Travels the Country Discussing Health Care Reform

| August 24, 2009
Portland economic consultant and Cascade adjunct scholar Eric Fruits, Ph.D. joined other health care policy reform experts last week traveling the country to explain how ... read more
John A. Charles, Jr. featured in KATU 2 story on the “cash for clunkers” program

John A. Charles, Jr. featured in KATU 2 story on the “cash for clunkers” program

| July 22, 2009
The federal government’s ‘Cash for clunkers’ program aims to boost cars sales and cut fuel use by letting car shoppers trade-in their older, gas guzzling ... read more
John A. Charles, Jr. featured on KATU 2story on TriMet’s gold-platedemployee benefits.

John A. Charles, Jr. featured on KATU 2story on TriMet’s gold-platedemployee benefits.

| July 17, 2009
Watch this great KATU-TV exposé of TriMet’s “most generous in the country” benefits package. Featuring Cascade’s President John Charles’ analysis of the agency’s out-of-control spending ... read more
Representative Matt Wingard Testimony opposing SB 34 on Video

Representative Matt Wingard Testimony opposing SB 34 on Video

| May 28, 2009
Senate Bill 34 gives TriMet authority to increase payroll taxes. Watch Representative Wingard’s compelling testimony here. SB 34 passed the House on a 32 to 28 ... read more
OREGON SCHOOL CHOICE VIDEO CONTESTWINNING FAMILY CLAIMS $10,000 GRAND PRIZE

OREGON SCHOOL CHOICE VIDEO CONTESTWINNING FAMILY CLAIMS $10,000 GRAND PRIZE

| April 22, 2009
A Hillsboro 8th grader will receive up to ten thousand dollars to help with the cost of a private school education in the first-ever Oregon ... read more
Karma Neutral: We do good deeds, so you don’t have to!

Karma Neutral: We do good deeds, so you don’t have to!

| February 24, 2009
If they can do it with carbon, why can’t we do it with karma? read more
Dr. Howard Fuller — Black Alliance for Educational Options

Dr. Howard Fuller — Black Alliance for Educational Options

| May 23, 2006
The Black Alliance for Educational Options and the Cascade Policy Institute present highlights from a speech by Dr. Howard Fuller: Stop Leaving Most Children Behind ... read more

Video from the Blog

Christina Martin discusses Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education

Christina Martin discusses Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education

Christina Martin | January 3, 2012
Policy Analyst Christina Martin discusses her latest commentary on a desire for control leading to the fall of education. See the full commentary here: http://cascadepolicy.org/news/2011/12/29/control-cometh-before-the-fall-of-education/ read more
Because of you, we got to fight for freedom

Because of you, we got to fight for freedom

Deanne Kastine | December 21, 2011
All of us at Cascade Policy Institute want to thank you for giving your time and support this to help us promote freedom in Oregon! ... read more
Thanking You for a Successful Year
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Thanking You for a Successful Year

John Charles | November 22, 2011
From all of us at Cascade Policy Institute, have a Happy Thanksgiving! read more
The $1.5 Billion Milwaukie Light Rail Alternative

The $1.5 Billion Milwaukie Light Rail Alternative

Guest | September 14, 2011
The video above is to help illustrate the enormity of $1.5 billion, and how little we will actually get for putting in the Milwaukie Light ... read more
Government Gone Wild… Special Interests

Government Gone Wild… Special Interests

Tina Pisenti | August 11, 2011
Check out this video from Government Gone Wild that talks about the growth of government even during the recent recession. Do government employees have their ... read more
Milton Friedman 99th Birthday Thank You Video

Milton Friedman 99th Birthday Thank You Video

Steve Buckstein | August 5, 2011
Thanks to everyone who came and helped us celebrate Milton Friedman’s 99th birthday. Look forward to seeing you all next year for 100! read more
Brilliant SNL solution for national debt crisis

Brilliant SNL solution for national debt crisis

Christina Martin | July 26, 2011
What should our nation’s leaders do about the debt crisis? The problem which has baffled our nation’s leaders, has been solved by Saturday Night Live’s ... read more
The Philosophy of Liberty Plunder Version

The Philosophy of Liberty Plunder Version

Todd Wynn | June 14, 2011
In this follow up video to The Philosophy of Liberty: Property, The Foundation for a Free Society explores Frederic Bastiat’s concept of Legal Plunder. Is ... read more
20th Anniversary Recap

20th Anniversary Recap

Steve Buckstein | June 3, 2011
Special thanks to all who came, and especially our sponsors. Here’s to 20 more great years! read more
The Morality of Profit

The Morality of Profit

Tina Pisenti | May 17, 2011
Great video by the Atlas Foundation about the philanthropic giving of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, and the morality of their profit. Are they giving ... read more
Tim Hawkins – The Government Can

Tim Hawkins – The Government Can

Tina Pisenti | May 16, 2011
Funny video by Tim Hawkins about government spending… read more
Jimmy McMillan is back!

Jimmy McMillan is back!

Tina Pisenti | May 10, 2011
The man that made “The rent is too damn high” a catch phrase in the last election cycle is back…. this time gasoline is the ... read more

Audio

Terminate Illegitimate Government Programs…Before They Terminate Us

I recently heard that the Oregon legislature actually may kill a wasteful, non-productive, and from my perspective, illegitimate government program. ... read more

SunShot Makes Solar Energy a Long Shot

President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget includes $310 million for an ongoing energy research program called SunShot. The goal of ... read more

Revolutionary Education Reforms…That Aren’t

Before the legislature solidifies Governor John Kitzhaber’s revolutionary new reform plan for education, let’s look back at the first big ... read more

Christina Martin talks with Victoria Taft about Government Anesthesia

Listen to Christina Martin as she talks with Portland radio host, Victoria Taft, about school choice and its parallels to ... read more

Christina Martin talks with Victoria Taft on Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education

Christina Martin talks with Victoria Taft on her latest commentaries about control in education and starting the new year by ... read more

Steve Buckstein debates the morality of capitalism

Senior Policy Analyst Steve Buckstein debates an Occupy Portland participant at its downtown camp about the Morality of Capitalism on ... read more

Kathryn Hickok talks with Bill Meyer about charitable giving

Kathryn Hickok talks with radio show host Bill Meyer to discuss impacts of changes in the tax code on charitable ... read more

John Charles talks to the Bill Post Radio Show about JPACT attack

John Charles addresses the JPACT attacks on the Bill Post radio show. For more information, see the original article John ... read more

John Charles attacked by Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and Portland Mayor Sam Adams

At the July 14, 2011 JPACT (Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation) meeting Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and Portland Mayor ... read more

Karla discusses Alberta’s Bill 36 on CAEPLA Connections in Canada – Part 2

Click here for Part 1 On July 2, 2011, Karla continued discussion with CAEPLA CONNECTIONS LANDOWNER TALK RADIO about an ... read more