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.
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?
The missing constitutional questions in Utah’s Amendment D debate
What’s the proper role of citizen ballot initiatives compared to laws passed by the state Legislature as different methods to create public policy?
A special look at the new film “Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty”
The freedom to live your faith is a bedrock American principle. But has the right of religious freedom always enjoyed the level of protection that it does today?
Rep. John Curtis on why modern politics needs a reset: town halls, Reagan, climate and more
If you're frustrated with national politics, is a "reset" the answer?
Rep. Celeste Maloy on the proper role of the federal government
We sat down with Rep. Celeste Maloy to hear her views on the proper balance between federal and state authority on a range of issues.
Will 2025 be the Super Bowl of tax policy? With Rep. Blake Moore
Congress is approaching a major deadline with many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire in 2025. What does this mean for Utahns and the upcoming elections in November?
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown on defending the rule of law and constitutional structure
These days, many political disagreements hinge on misunderstandings of the constitutional structure of state and federal government. How can we address this?
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.
