Defending Ideas
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Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda Brock
College has long been seen as a gateway to opportunity and upward mobility. But today, fewer young men are pursuing higher education, accounting for just two out of every five degrees in the U.S. – a reversal of trends seen…
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Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch
Is college still the best path to a good job? We explore how career-first education and apprenticeships can better meet today’s workforce needs.
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Can AI make education more human? | Caleb Hicks
Teachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help.
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Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate Checketts
What does Utah’s Medicaid work reform mean for healthcare and self-reliance?
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Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism
In this milestone conversation, we explore the current state of the conservative movement and where it’s headed.
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The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Could AI replace your doctor or simply help them better do their jobs?
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Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?
Defenders argue tariffs will restore manufacturing jobs, while critics say they amount to a tax on Americans with little real benefit. Experts from both sides weigh in.
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Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt
Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend?
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Will AI take your job — or make you better at it?
As AI becomes more ubiquitous, especially in the workplace, will its impact be more innovative or disruptive?
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Parental Rights on Trial: What’s at Stake in Education
How should the public education system accommodate the diverse values of American families?