Defending Ideas
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 ability to choose among…
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 stuck? On this episode of…
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 stuck? On this episode of…
Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais
Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais Written by Listen to "Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais" on Spreaker. Available On: Apple | …
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 Callais to unpack what upward…
Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan
Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan Written by Listen to "Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan" on Spreaker. Available On: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube…
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. In this episode of…
The big education debates facing Utah in 2026 | Christine Cooke Fairbanks
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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 Cooke Fairbanks to break…
Can people still change their minds about religion? | Dee Allsop
Can people still change their minds about religion? | Dee Allsop Written by Listen to "Can people still change their minds about religion? | Dee Allsop" on Spreaker. Available On: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | …
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