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Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more...
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Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit defendingideas.org.
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19 NOV 2024 · America is the land of opportunity. So how should we respond when new evidence shows that some families actually feel discouraged from working harder for the American Dream?
On this episode, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with https://foropportunity.org/staff/randy-hicks/, president and CEO of the https://foropportunity.org/. They discuss new evidence of how families on the social safety net sometimes feel disincentivized from pursuing work and opportunity, and how the Georgia Center for Opportunity is trying to improve the nation's safety net and empower more families to escape poverty.
Show notes:
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/publications/strengthening-the-american-dream/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/work-and-opportunity/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/sutherland-launches-work-opportunity-initiative-with-new-research/
Defending Ideas is a weekly show produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/
12 NOV 2024 · The election is over, and we now know the results. So, what’s next for public discourse, election trust, and political polarization? On this episode we continue our special Election Day coverage with part two of a mini-roundtable discussion with Sutherland executives.
https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with Sutherland’s https://sutherlandinstitute.org/derek-monson/ and https://sutherlandinstitute.org/stan-rasmussen/ to evaluate what the conclusion of the 2024 election cycle means for the state and nation moving forward.
Show notes:
- https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/11/11/peaceful-resolution-of-american-us-elections/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/the-most-important-election/
Defending Ideas is a weekly show produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/
5 NOV 2024 · Election Day is here, and it’s understandable to feel stressed or worried about the outcome. But what if there is something that has a bigger impact on America’s future than who wins? On this special Election Day edition of Defending Ideas, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with Sutherland Institute President and CEO https://sutherlandinstitute.org/rick-b-larsen/ and Sutherland Chief Development Officer https://sutherlandinstitute.org/peter-reichard/.
They address the overheated rhetoric that has been commonplace this election cycle, drawing from historical examples and long-standing principles to argue that how Americans act – toward each other and toward our civic institutions – actually matters more than who wins on Election Day.
Show notes:
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/those-who-treat-politics-as-religion-undermine-the-constitution-they-claim-to-love/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1zCCqhjP4ohttps://sutherlandinstitute.org/those-who-treat-politics-as-religion-undermine-the-constitution-they-claim-to-love/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1zCCqhjP4o
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/the-most-consequential-election/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/author/petersifreedom-org/
Defending Ideas is a weekly show produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
29 OCT 2024 · The cost of housing is a major issue here in Utah and across the nation, and there are many different proposals to address it. But what is the approach that policymakers should take?
On this episode, we sit down with a national housing expert who has a plan that he says would increase Utah’s housing supply significantly without needing any government subsidies. https://www.aei.org/profile/edward-j-pinto/ is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he also serves as co-director of the AEI Housing Center. He joins https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ to offer what he calls a “Housing Success Playbook” for Utah and offers crucial takeaways for policymakers.
This episode is in conjunction with the joint Sutherland Institute/AEI Housing Solutions Summit, sponsored by Clyde Companies.
Show notes:
- https://www.aei.org/articles/harris-down-payment-assistance-plan-would-push-home-prices-higher/
- https://www.aei.org/centers/housing-center/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/is-zoning-reform-the-answer-to-high-housing-costs-with-nolan-gray/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/utahs-pricey-housing-market-and-how-to-fix-it/
Defending Ideas is a weekly show produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
22 OCT 2024 · The 2024 election is the first time artificial intelligence has begun to play a noticeable role during campaign season. What does that mean for the way we conduct elections in this country?
On this episode, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with an expert in AI and election policy to discuss some of the opportunities and challenges presented by this new technology. https://www.rstreet.org/people/chris-mcisaac/ is a resident fellow in governance at the Washington, D.C.-based https://www.rstreet.org/, where he focuses on electoral reform and budget policy.
Chris articulates an optimistic vision of the advent of AI. He even suggests that – if approached the right way – this new technology could actually strengthen trust by improving the administration of elections as well as the voter experience.
Show notes:
- https://www.rstreet.org/research/impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-elections/
- https://www.rstreet.org/research/r-sheet-on-ai-and-elections/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/elections/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
15 OCT 2024 · We’ve all seen the controversy in recent years in the news and online over the issue of election security. So, what is actually going on, and is your vote secure?
On this episode, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with https://ltgovernor.utah.gov/, https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/clerk/lannie-chapman/, and https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/clerk/contact-group/meet-your-clerk. Together they address some of the common questions voters may have about the security of elections in Utah, dispel some myths, and equip listeners to better defend the strength of Utah’s election system.
Show notes:
- https://ltgovernor.utah.gov/2024/10/03/state-of-elections-address-hinckley-institute/
- https://vote.utah.gov/safe/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/elections/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
8 OCT 2024 · What is the proper role of citizen ballot initiatives compared to laws passed by the state Legislature as different methods to create public policy? On this episode https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with Sutherland’s https://sutherlandinstitute.org/derek-monson/ and https://sutherlandinstitute.org/william-c-duncan/ to dive into the debate over Amendment D, which was a proposal to amend Utah’s Constitution with that very question in mind.
The episode explores some of the bigger constitutional questions voters aren’t hearing about in the press and offers a framework for how policymakers and the public should view this issue moving forward.
Show notes:
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/amendment-d-decision-should-heighten-focus-on-the-most-important-constitutional-considerations/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/missing-the-significance-of-the-voter-initiative-amendment/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
1 OCT 2024 · The freedom to live your faith is a bedrock American principle. But has the right of religious freedom always enjoyed the level of protection that it does today?
On this episode, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with https://freeexercisemovie.com/the-filmmakers/, executive producer of a new documentary called "https://freeexercisemovie.com/." The film tells the story of the fight for religious freedom, and how those efforts influenced other rights that Americans enjoy today. Nic and Thomas discuss why this story matters, and how it impacts ongoing debates over religious freedom.
Show notes:
- https://freeexercisemovie.com/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/policy-religious-freedom/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
24 SEP 2024 · If you're frustrated with national politics, is a "reset" the answer?
On this episode, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with https://curtis.house.gov/ of Utah's Third Congressional District. Congressman Curtis tells the story of how his team changed how they conducted town halls, yielding vastly improved dialogue with constituents, and how it's a model for improving national political discourse.
He also covers President Ronald Reagan's 80% rule and how it relates to lawmaking in Washington, D.C., ongoing work on climate and energy issues, and more.
This episode is brought to you by Zions Bank, sponsor of the https://sutherlandinstitute.org/2024-congressional-series/.
Show notes:
- https://curtis.house.gov/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL-FMJsJ9Xo
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/rep-john-curtis-on-the-conservative-approach-to-climate-change/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
17 SEP 2024 · What is the proper role of the federal government?
It's a question that impacts many of the national policy debates that top the news, and it was an important theme during Sutherland Institute's 2024 Congressional Series.
This week, https://sutherlandinstitute.org/nic-dunn/ sits down with https://maloy.house.gov/ of Utah's Second Congressional District to get her insights on the proper balance between federal and state authority on a range of issues. The congresswoman covered topics like the important principle of federalism, the debate over public lands, and how to more constructively interact with people who share different political views.
This episode is brought to you by Zions Bank, sponsor of the https://sutherlandinstitute.org/2024-congressional-series/.
Show notes:
- https://maloy.house.gov/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/the-importance-of-federalism-in-utahs-public-lands-suit/
- https://sutherlandinstitute.org/why-the-2024-election-should-move-americans-toward-more-support-for-federalism/
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit http://defendingideas.org/.
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more...
show more
Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit defendingideas.org.
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