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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Why young men are struggling and how to restore their purpose | Sam Abrams
Read More: Why young men are struggling and how to restore their purpose | Sam AbramsWe explore how changes in campus culture and the loss of brotherhood in many areas of public life have left many young men feeling adrift.
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Is Trump’s DOJ pushing for a dangerous overreach? | Matt Germer and Derek Monson
Read More: Is Trump’s DOJ pushing for a dangerous overreach? | Matt Germer and Derek MonsonThe DOJ says it’s enforcing federal election laws. Critics call it a dangerous overreach that could erode privacy and weaken security.
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Have we forgotten how to self-govern? | Sabrina L. Shaeffer
Read More: Have we forgotten how to self-govern? | Sabrina L. ShaefferWhat if the root cause of America’s polarization isn’t just anger or partisanship, but the loss of a skill we’ve stopped practicing?
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Should we reorient higher ed toward a skills-based economy?
Read More: Should we reorient higher ed toward a skills-based economy?How can we build a system that values all postsecondary pathways — whether academic or technical?
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Rethinking charity to provide dignity over dependency | James Whitford
Read More: Rethinking charity to provide dignity over dependency | James WhitfordWhat if the way we’ve been “helping” those in poverty actually makes things worse?
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What does patriotism require today?
Read More: What does patriotism require today?In this special solo episode, host Nic Dunn reflects on the enduring responsibility of American citizens — not just to celebrate freedom, but to live it out.
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Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda Brock
Read More: Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda BrockCollege 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…
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Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch
Read More: Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh BandochIs 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
Read More: Can AI make education more human? | Caleb HicksTeachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help.
