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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.

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.

Eboo Patel on how religious differences are actually necessary for healthy democracy

Religious differences can actually lead to bridges of cooperation to solve some of our biggest challenges, and that faith has an important role in public life.

Rep. John Curtis on the conservative approach to climate change

Debates about climate change, energy policy and the environment can feel very polarizing. These discussions often pit right and left against one another, while also suggesting fossil fuels and free enterprise are at odds with environmental stewardship.

Rep. Blake Moore on urgency of reining in federal spending

Rep. Blake Moore of Utah’s 1st Congressional District joins the show to discuss runaway federal spending and how to shift away from America’s “debt culture.”

Rep. Burgess Owens on education, family and infrastructure

Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah’s 4th Congressional District joins the show to discuss upward mobility, with a special focus on the importance of options in both K-12 and post-secondary education.

Denial of Catholic foster couple is a loss for kids & religious freedom

A Massachusetts couple’s application to become foster parents was denied by the state. The reason? Their Catholic faith.

How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility

Imagine you’re offered a raise that, if you accepted, would actually make your family worse off. This is the experience of some families in poverty when they hit something called the benefits cliff.

Want to Improve Education? Stop Looking to Congress

It’s common for voters to complain that Congress doesn’t do enough on a number of different issues, citing gridlock and political dysfunction. But what about areas where it would actually be better if Congress did less?

Best Defense of Capitalism Acknowledges its Imperfections

These days it’s popular in some circles to be very critical of capitalism and free enterprise. In fact, some polling data shows a decline in American voters’ support for capitalism.

Why the “Utah Family Miracle” Could Be at Risk, and How to Preserve It

Utah has enjoyed a longstanding perch atop various state economic and societal rankings, including job growth, happiness, upward mobility, and more.

Is Independence Day Still Worth Celebrating?

Some Americans say they don’t want to celebrate Independence Day anymore. The reason? They’re frustrated with the results of various political disagreements in the country.

Eboo Patel on how religious differences are actually necessary for healthy democracy

Religious differences can actually lead to bridges of cooperation to solve some of our biggest challenges, and that faith has an important role in public life.

Rep. John Curtis on the conservative approach to climate change

Debates about climate change, energy policy and the environment can feel very polarizing. These discussions often pit right and left against one another, while also suggesting fossil fuels and free enterprise are at odds with environmental stewardship.

Rep. Blake Moore on urgency of reining in federal spending

Rep. Blake Moore of Utah’s 1st Congressional District joins the show to discuss runaway federal spending and how to shift away from America’s “debt culture.”

Rep. Burgess Owens on education, family and infrastructure

Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah’s 4th Congressional District joins the show to discuss upward mobility, with a special focus on the importance of options in both K-12 and post-secondary education.

Denial of Catholic foster couple is a loss for kids & religious freedom

A Massachusetts couple’s application to become foster parents was denied by the state. The reason? Their Catholic faith.

How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility

Imagine you’re offered a raise that, if you accepted, would actually make your family worse off. This is the experience of some families in poverty when they hit something called the benefits cliff.

Want to Improve Education? Stop Looking to Congress

It’s common for voters to complain that Congress doesn’t do enough on a number of different issues, citing gridlock and political dysfunction. But what about areas where it would actually be better if Congress did less?

Best Defense of Capitalism Acknowledges its Imperfections

These days it’s popular in some circles to be very critical of capitalism and free enterprise. In fact, some polling data shows a decline in American voters’ support for capitalism.

Why the “Utah Family Miracle” Could Be at Risk, and How to Preserve It

Utah has enjoyed a longstanding perch atop various state economic and societal rankings, including job growth, happiness, upward mobility, and more.

Is Independence Day Still Worth Celebrating?

Some Americans say they don’t want to celebrate Independence Day anymore. The reason? They’re frustrated with the results of various political disagreements in the country.

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Eboo Patel on how religious differences are actually necessary for healthy democracy

Eboo Patel on how religious differences are actually necessary for healthy democracy

How programs to help the poor can harm upward mobility

 

 

Defending Ideas Production Team

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Nic Dunn

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Beth Akers, Defending Enterprise

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Spencer Williams

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Dan Passen

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