Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda Brock
College 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 degrees in the U.S. — a ...
8 Jul 202546min
Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch
Is our higher‑education system doing enough to meet the real needs of today’s job market? With a serious shortage of skilled workers across key industries, many are asking whether we’ve overinvested i...
1 Jul 202539min
Can AI make education more human? | Caleb Hicks
Teachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help.On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn talks with Caleb Hicks, CEO of SchoolAI, about how AI tools are enhancing personal...
24 Jun 202548min
Utah’s Medicaid work reform explained | Nate Checketts
Should Medicaid include work requirements? Utah thinks so. On this episode, host Nic Dunn talks with Nate Checketts, deputy director of the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, about Utah’s pus...
17 Jun 202537min
Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism
This week marks the 100th episode of Defending Ideas—and to celebrate, we’re joined by one of the nation’s leading conservative thinkers. Ramesh Ponnuru is editor of National Review, a columnist for T...
10 Jun 202548min
The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Imagine getting access to potentially life-saving medical care or screenings in the same place you buy shampoo. Thanks to artificial intelligence — coupled with advances in telehealth — this is alread...
3 Jun 202545min
Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?
President Trump’s tariffs have reignited a national debate: Are they a path to restoring working-class prosperity, or a protectionist misstep that ultimately hurts American consumers? Defenders of tar...
27 Mai 202555min
Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt
Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet for millions of men across the United States, work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend, and h...
20 Mai 202551min
