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.
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.
What the college protesters get wrong
College campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas continue to make headlines. Do these protests stand in opposition to American principles?
Should Utah change its vote-by-mail system?
We discuss whether proposed policy changes would boost or diminish public confidence in elections, examining how to balance voter convenience with election integrity.
Special episode: Is a constitutional amendment the answer to money’s influence in politics?
Can a constitutional amendment truly address the issue of money in politics? Is it the right approach?
The case for app store age verification to protect kids online
How much control do parents really have over the online content their children have access to?
