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.
What 2024 means for the nation’s political future, with Jason Perry and Maura Carabello
As 2024 winds down, what do the results of this election year mean for the future of politics and policy debates for the United States?
Why the Supreme Court should take up Utah’s public lands case
The federal government controls nearly 70% of the land in Utah, and has for a long time. Is this a problem?
Should the U.S. Department of Education be abolished?
What does this mean for a broader education policy agenda for the next four years?
Navigating political disagreement during the holidays
This episode of Defending Ideas is a special holiday message. Host Nic Dunn draws from themes of past episodes to offer a framework for navigating political disagreement with loved ones during the holidays.
How to empower those on the social safety net to pursue work and opportunity
America is the land of opportunity. So how should we respond when new evidence shows that some families actually feel discouraged from working harder for the American Dream?
What’s next now that election season is over?
The election is over, and we now know the results. So, what’s next for public discourse, election trust, and political polarization?
The most important election?
On this special election day edition of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn sits down with Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen, and Sutherland Chief Development Officer Peter Reichard.
How to fix Utah’s housing crisis without government subsidy, with Ed Pinto
On this episode, we sit down with a national housing expert who has a plan that he argues would increase Utah’s housing supply significantly without needing any government subsidies.
Could artificial intelligence actually improve elections?
The 2024 election is the first time artificial intelligence has begun to play a noticeable role during campaign season. What does that mean for the way we conduct elections in this country?
Putting parents in the driver’s seat of public education | Jude Schwalbach
This week’s guests examine how open enrollment works, where it falls short, and why transparency and consistent implementation matter.
The welfare maze no one can navigate | Clarence H. Carter
America spends nearly $1.5 trillion each year to fight poverty and support families. So why do so many families remain stuck?
Can we fix Utah’s literacy crisis? | Andrea Brandley, Carolyn Sharette, and Leland Anderson
Can education choice help drive the innovation and individualized support students need to read well, early, and with confidence?
