More than 3 million Coloradans are receiving $750 checks in the mail this week, but who’s to thank? Is it Governor Jared Polis and the Democrats, who re-branded and re-worked our tax policy to create this ‘Colorado Cashback’? Or is it the conservatives who convinced Colorado voters to approve the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (aka TABOR) in 1992 and have defended it ever since? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi dive into the politics of TABOR to figure out the real story behind these $750 checks.
For an even deeper dive, Bree recommends The Taxman, CPR’s podcast series about the origins and lasting impact of TABOR.
Want to get more plugged in to all the cool stuff happening in Denver? Subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/
What are you doing with your $750? Tell us on Twitter: @citycastdenver
Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418
Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Denver Still 'Menver'? Plus, Bad Cell Reception and Tenants’ Rights
Your Guide to February in Denver
Are These Denver’s Worst Intersections?
Transit Battles, Deepfake Election Anxiety, and Pronouncing ‘Buena Vista’
The Northside’s Secret Mozzarella Dynasty Drama, Explained
City Council Ethics Probe, GOP Turmoil, and a Pastor’s Crypto Scam
A Mile High Guide to Booze-Free Fun
Mayor Johnston on the Migrant Crisis, ¡Viva! Streets, and His Iconic Corduroy Jacket
Banning LOLs on I70, A Park Hill Preservation Fight, and Your Meat-Free Recs
What if Mayor Johnston Hired the Migrants Himself?
Renters Fight the Power, Most Anticipated Eats, and Hotties in RiNo
Denver's Best Meat-Free Eats
Goodbye ¡Viva! Streets, Parking Lot Robots, and Your Yellow Vest Comments
What Denverites Can Expect From the State Legislature This Year
Yellow Vests Downtown, Mayor Johnston and the Arts, and the Truth About Rocky Flats
We Tried Rocky Mountain Oysters (So You Don’t Have To)
Live at the National Western Stock Show: Tips, Tricks, and Hijinks
Can Johnston House Another 1,000? Plus, Who Did Boebert Punch?
Can You Guess Which Wild West Tales Are Real or Fake?
Can Boebert Win DougCo? Plus, Wolves vs. Beef and a Parade!
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Morning Wire
The Daily
Up First
Today, Explained
Dobré ráno | Denný podcast denníka SME