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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Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate Checketts
Read More: Utah’s Medicaid Work Reform Explained | Nate CheckettsWhat 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
Read More: Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatismIn 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
Read More: The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcareCould 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?
Read More: 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
Read More: Men without work, with Nick EberstadtWork 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?
Read More: 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
Read More: Parental Rights on Trial: What’s at Stake in EducationHow should the public education system accommodate the diverse values of American families?
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Why Rep. Mike Kennedy Says Welfare Needs Stronger Work Requirements
Read More: Why Rep. Mike Kennedy Says Welfare Needs Stronger Work RequirementsShould federal welfare programs do more to promote work?
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Are ‘empowerment accounts’ the answer to poverty and self-sufficiency? With Vance Ginn
Read More: Are ‘empowerment accounts’ the answer to poverty and self-sufficiency? With Vance GinnWhat if there were a more effective way to improve the prospects of families trying to escape poverty that would save taxpayer dollars?


