Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy.
Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism
In this milestone conversation, we explore the current state of the conservative movement and where it’s headed.
The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Could AI replace your doctor or simply help them better do their jobs?
Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?
Defenders argue tariffs will restore manufacturing jobs, while critics say they amount to a tax on Americans with little real benefit. Experts from both sides weigh in.
Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt
Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend?
Will AI take your job — or make you better at it?
As AI becomes more ubiquitous, especially in the workplace, will its impact be more innovative or disruptive?
Parental Rights on Trial: What’s at Stake in Education
How should the public education system accommodate the diverse values of American families?
Why Rep. Mike Kennedy Says Welfare Needs Stronger Work Requirements
Should federal welfare programs do more to promote work?
Are ‘empowerment accounts’ the answer to poverty and self-sufficiency? With Vance Ginn
What if there were a more effective way to improve the prospects of families trying to escape poverty that would save taxpayer dollars?
How to empower local school board members to lead education reform
What if one of the most important policy levers for education reform is much closer to home — yet gets ignored far too often?
Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism
In this milestone conversation, we explore the current state of the conservative movement and where it’s headed.
The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Could AI replace your doctor or simply help them better do their jobs?
Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?
Defenders argue tariffs will restore manufacturing jobs, while critics say they amount to a tax on Americans with little real benefit. Experts from both sides weigh in.