Defending Ideas: All Episodes
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.
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What it’s like to face safety-net ‘benefits cliffs’ that can discourage work and opportunity
Read More: What it’s like to face safety-net ‘benefits cliffs’ that can discourage work and opportunityWe talk with someone who has experienced the safety-net benefits cliff to understand how it can affect decisions about work and economic opportunities.
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How to win over religious freedom critics
Read More: How to win over religious freedom criticsThis week, we’re taking a special look at the state of religious freedom today to answer this question: how can we champion legal protections for religious freedom in a way…
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Applying a constitutional lens to election challenges in Utah
Read More: Applying a constitutional lens to election challenges in UtahOn this episode, we equip you to use a constitutional lens to evaluate any instance in which an election outcome is questioned or even challenged.
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America’s last great hope
Read More: America’s last great hopeIf 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.
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Supreme Court’s Chevron decision reins in federal bureaucracy in a win for the Constitution
Read More: Supreme Court’s Chevron decision reins in federal bureaucracy in a win for the ConstitutionFederal 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?
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Primary election reforms that can build public trust
Read More: Primary election reforms that can build public trustOn 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.
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Why the lawsuit challenging Utah’s education choice program is on weak footing
Read More: Why the lawsuit challenging Utah’s education choice program is on weak footingOn this episode, we examine the constitutional claims of the Utah Education Association’s new lawsuit against the Utah Fits All scholarship program.
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The Two-Parent Privilege, with Melissa Kearney
Read More: The Two-Parent Privilege, with Melissa KearneyMost policy debates about upward mobility often ignore the most important variable that impacts outcomes for the next generation: family.
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The case for curriculum transparency in public schools
Read More: The case for curriculum transparency in public schoolsDo parents have the right to know what their children are learning in school?
