America’s safety net needs an aspirational vision
America’s safety net wasn’t designed all at once. It was built piece by piece over decades, and that may be part of the problem. On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn asks what real progress in...
28 Apr 11min
How states can redesign the safety net | Aly Rau Brodsky
America’s safety net is designed to help people in times of need. But what happens after that initial help is provided?On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn is joined by Aly Rau Brodsky, e...
21 Apr 54min
Returning to principles in American politics | Josh Lewis
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many political debates feel increasingly focused on personalities, parties, and division rather than principles. On this episode of Defending Ideas, host N...
14 Apr 31min
Can we fix America’s toxic political culture? | Josh Bandoch
Political debates today often feel more like battles than conversations. But what if the deeper problem in our disagreements is that we have forgotten how persuasion actually works? On this episode of...
7 Apr 49min
The future of conservatism and a return to first principles | Donald Bryson
Conservatism is facing a defining moment. As debates over government power, political personalities, federalism, and first principles move to the center of public life, a fundamental question is emerg...
31 Mar 44min
Is family life still doable today? | Francesco Di Lillo
Family policy debates often focus on affordability, housing, or cultural change. But a deeper question is emerging: do young people still believe family life is even possible?On this episode of Defend...
24 Mar 46min
Shaping AI for human flourishing | Medlir Mema
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, but who should shape how it develops? On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn speaks with Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance ...
17 Mar 53min
The Upward Mobility Act | Sen. Husted & Rep. Moore
America’s safety net is meant to help families get back on their feet. But too often, it does the opposite by discouraging work and earnings due to benefit cliffs.On this episode of Defending Ideas, h...
10 Mar 38min
