Defending Ideas
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America’s safety net needs an aspirational vision
America’s safety net wasn’t designed all at once. It was built piece by piece over decades, and that may be part of the problem.
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How states can redesign the safety net | Aly Rau Brodsky
America’s safety net is designed to help people in times of need. But what happens after that initial help is provided?
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Returning to principles in American politics | Josh Lewis
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many political debates feel increasingly focused on personalities, parties, and division rather than principles.
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Can we fix America’s toxic political culture? | Josh Bandoch
Political debates today often feel more like battles than conversations. But what if the deeper problem in our disagreements is that we have forgotten how persuasion actually works?
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The future of conservatism and a return to first principles | Donald Bryson
Conservatism is facing a defining moment. As debates over government power, political personalities, federalism, and first principles move to the center of public life, a fundamental question is emerging: what exactly should conservatism be trying to conserve?
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Is family life still doable today? | Francesco Di Lillo
Family policy debates often focus on affordability, housing, or cultural change. But a deeper question is emerging: do young people still believe family life is even possible?
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Shaping AI for human flourishing | Medlir Mema
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but who should shape how it develops?
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The Upward Mobility Act | Sen. Husted & Rep. Moore
Sen. Husted and Rep. Moore join the show to discuss the bipartisan Upward Mobility Act working its way through Congress.
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Putting parents in the driver’s seat of public education | Jude Schwalbach
This week’s guests examine how open enrollment works, where it falls short, and why transparency and consistent implementation matter.
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The welfare maze no one can navigate | Clarence H. Carter
America spends nearly $1.5 trillion each year to fight poverty and support families. So why do so many families remain stuck?