Putting parents in the driver’s seat of public education | Jude Schwalbach
Open enrollment is one of the most overlooked forms of school choice in America. While debates often focus on private school vouchers or charter expansion, families in many states already have the abi...
3 Mars 37min
The welfare maze no one can navigate | Clarence H. Carter
According to some estimates, America spends nearly $1.5 trillion each year across 114 federal programs designed to fight poverty and support vulnerable families. So why do so many families remain stuc...
24 Feb 50min
Can we fix Utah's literacy crisis? | Andrea Brandley, Carolyn Sharette, and Leland Anderson
Utah’s literacy rates have become a statewide priority — and for good reason. In this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn and Sutherland's education expert Christine Cooke Fairbanks sit down with And...
17 Feb 1h 2min
Why centralizing elections could weaken election integrity | Derek Monson
Pres. Donald Trump's recent call to nationalize elections has reignited debates about election security, federal power, and the proper role of states. This week, Nic Dunn sits down with Sutherland Ins...
10 Feb 49min
Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais
A new national report ranks all 50 states on upward mobility — and Utah comes out on top. In this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn sits down with Archbridge Institute Chief Economist Justin Callai...
3 Feb 42min
Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan
With Utah's legislative session underway, lawmakers are weighing major questions about religious freedom, judicial authority, and the proper balance of power between states and the federal government....
27 Jan 41min
The big education debates facing Utah in 2026 | Christine Cooke Fairbanks
Utah’s 2026 legislative session is shaping up to be one of the most consequential for education in recent years. In this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn is joined by Sutherland's Christine C...
20 Jan 35min
Can people still change their minds about religion? | Dee Allsop
Nearly one in three Americans now say they have no religious affiliation — but that doesn't mean they've rejected religion outright.On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn talks with AEI Senior F...
13 Jan 44min
