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.
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?
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on the state of election security
We’ve all seen the controversy in recent years in the news and online over the issue of election security. So, what is actually going on, and is your vote secure?
More than just rights: What Americans get wrong about the Constitution
Have Americans forgotten the actual purpose of the Constitution?
A Deeper Look at Utah Voter Priorities
We break down issue priorities by demographic and voting profiles and analyze the diverse perspectives within the state's electorate.
Could a smaller federal safety net save money while elevating work?
There’s a ferocious debate in Washington, D.C., right now over possible cuts to a variety of different programs in the federal government. So what does this mean for the federally funded social safety net?
