What it's like to face safety-net 'benefits cliffs' that can discourage work and opportunity
Usually, getting paid more at work is a good thing. But for some people on government assistance, increasing the amount of income they earn can actually make them worse off. On this episode, we talk w...
30 Juli 202434min
How to win over religious freedom critics
Every Pioneer Day, Utahns commemorate the pioneers who fled religious persecution to create a better, freer life in the West. This week, we're taking a special look at the current state of religious f...
23 Juli 202452min
Applying a constitutional lens to election challenges in Utah
Utah's primary election was on June 25, but there are still ongoing disputes over the outcomes of two high-profile races. On this episode, we equip you to use a constitutional lens to evaluate any ins...
16 Juli 20241h
America's last great hope
If you’re frustrated with politics, you’re not alone. But there’s a way to fix America’s broken political culture, and it’s more straightforward than you think.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in his 2022 S...
9 Juli 202455min
Supreme Court's Chevron decision reins in federal bureaucracy in a win for the Constitution
Federal government agencies will have a little less power thanks to a new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. Will this be a good thing for Americans?On this episode, Nic Dunn talks with Deseret News ...
2 Juli 202443min
Primary election reforms that can build public trust
A question that often comes up in an election year is whether to make any changes to voting and election policy. On this episode we survey different approaches to the primary election process, with a ...
25 Juni 202446min
Why the lawsuit challenging Utah's ed choice program is on weak footing
A new lawsuit is threatening to take away Utah's education choice program. But is the challenge on solid legal footing?On this episode, we examine the constitutional claims of the Utah Education Assoc...
18 Juni 202441min
The Two-Parent Privilege, with Melissa Kearney
Most policy debates about upward mobility cover things like education, workforce programs, or tax policy. Too often, they ignore what's actually the most important variable that impacts outcomes for t...
11 Juni 202450min
