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.
Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch
Is college still the best path to a good job? We explore how career-first education and apprenticeships can better meet today’s workforce needs.
Can AI make education more human? | Caleb Hicks
Teachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help.
Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate Checketts
What does Utah’s Medicaid work reform mean for healthcare and self-reliance?
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?
Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch
Is college still the best path to a good job? We explore how career-first education and apprenticeships can better meet today’s workforce needs.
Can AI make education more human? | Caleb Hicks
Teachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help.
Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate Checketts
What does Utah’s Medicaid work reform mean for healthcare and self-reliance?