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.
Applying a constitutional lens to election challenges in Utah
On this episode, we equip you to use a constitutional lens to evaluate any instance in which an election outcome is questioned or even challenged.
America’s last great hope
If you’re frustrated with politics, you’re not alone. But there’s a way to fix America’s broken political culture, and it’s more straightforward than you think.
Supreme Court’s Chevron decision reins in federal bureaucracy in a win for the Constitution
Federal government agencies will have a little less power thanks to a new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Will this be a good thing for Americans?
Primary election reforms that can build public trust
On this episode we survey different approaches to the primary election process, with a focus on how to improve the voter experience and increase public trust.
Why the lawsuit challenging Utah’s education choice program is on weak footing
On this episode, we examine the constitutional claims of the Utah Education Association's new lawsuit against the Utah Fits All scholarship program.
The Two-Parent Privilege, with Melissa Kearney
Most policy debates about upward mobility often ignore the most important variable that impacts outcomes for the next generation: family.
The case for curriculum transparency in public schools
Do parents have the right to know what their children are learning in school?
Is there consensus on solving poverty?
On this episode we profile seven common ground solutions to poverty that should reshape debate about the health of the American Dream.
What good does religion actually do for society?
On this episode, we explore new research that catalogs how far-reaching the positive impacts of religion are for individuals, families and communities.
A parent’s perspective on access to what’s happening in the classroom
Parental engagement has huge benefits for students. But how easy is it for a parent to actually be involved in what his or her children are learning in school?
Is zoning reform the answer to high housing costs? With Nolan Gray
It’s easy for housing affordability to feel like an intractable issue, but one national expert argues that we can solve this policy challenge by reforming local zoning policies.
Elevating parental engagement in education, with Rich Nye
On this episode Nic Dunn sits down with Dr. Rich Nye, the new senior advisor for education to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, to discuss why the state is committed to elevating the role parental involvement plays in our education system.
