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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The public good of private faith | Bill Duncan and Sam Abrams
Read More: The public good of private faith | Bill Duncan and Sam AbramsIn today’s cultural climate, religion is often treated as a purely private matter — something best kept out of public life. But what if that assumption is missing the bigger…
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Beyond the rivalry: Presidents of BYU & Utah on building a better Utah
Read More: Beyond the rivalry: Presidents of BYU & Utah on building a better UtahIt’s rivalry week in Utah, but before the battle on the gridiron, the presidents of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah join the show to discuss collaboration.
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Rethinking welfare, upward mobility, and human dignity | Charles Murray
Read More: Rethinking welfare, upward mobility, and human dignity | Charles MurrayMost debates on poverty focus on small reforms to America’s welfare system. But what if the system itself is the problem?
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Free speech, civility, and civic courage | Rep. Celeste Maloy
Read More: Free speech, civility, and civic courage | Rep. Celeste MaloyDo you ever self-censor your political views because you’re worried about how others might react, or even fear backlash for sharing what you really believe?
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The redistricting battle: What does the constitution say? | Bill Duncan
Read More: The redistricting battle: What does the constitution say? | Bill DuncanAs redistricting debates make headlines in Utah and across the nation, a deeper issue is being overlooked: Who really has the constitutional authority to draw electoral maps?
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What’s next for America in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination?
Read More: What’s next for America in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination?Following the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, Nic Dunn offers how Americans should respond to political violence and polarization.
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Republic vs. regime: Who wins the AI arms race? | Sarah Hunt
Read More: Republic vs. regime: Who wins the AI arms race? | Sarah HuntHow is AI reshaping the world’s superpowers? We explore how energy and culture could determine the battle for dominance.
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I Love You, Bro: Combating male suicide | Joe Tuia’ana
Read More: I Love You, Bro: Combating male suicide | Joe Tuia’anaMen make up nearly 80% of suicide deaths, yet too often their struggles go unseen. We explore how to address the situation.
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Absent fathers are America’s hidden crisis | Ian Rowe
Read More: Absent fathers are America’s hidden crisis | Ian RoweFatherhood is vanishing from American life, leaving boys and young men struggling with purpose, identity, and belonging.
