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Why we need to fix Social Security within 10 years
Season 1 Episode 44
Do you think you'll be able to retire comfortably in the future? This question is directly related to the ongoing debate over Social Security reform.…
2 years, 4 months ago
Defending education choice the right way
Season 1 Episode 43
Education choice has exploded in popularity across the nation in recent years. So why does it remain a contentious point of debate in some parts of t…
2 years, 4 months ago
What you need to know about election integrity
Season 1 Episode 42
It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. This oft-quoted phrase has been articulated as a guiding principle by many elected officials wading into…
2 years, 4 months ago
Is California’s minimum wage hike a mistake?
Season 1 Episode 41
Is raising the minimum wage a good tool to help low-income workers achieve upward mobility?
That's the key question at the heart of the debate over C…
2 years, 5 months ago
Restoring "The Soul of Civility" in America, with Alexandra Hudson
Season 1 Episode 40
Most people would agree that civility seems to be in short supply in our current political environment. But in recent years, a growing chorus of voic…
2 years, 5 months ago
Can "Freedom Conservatism" save a movement? With John Hood
Season 1 Episode 39
Do we need to reinvigorate the conservative movement, and is "Freedom Conservatism" the answer? This week's Defending Ideas episode addresses both of…
2 years, 5 months ago
Is America more "Family Unfriendly" today? With Tim Carney
Season 1 Episode 38
Is it harder to raise kids today than it was in years or decades past? For many current or prospective parents, this question may often be top of min…
2 years, 5 months ago
Utah's pricey housing market – and how to fix it
Season 1 Episode 37
Housing affordability is one of the most important issues for Utah voters, and for too many families, owning a home may feel out of reach. Amid risin…
2 years, 5 months ago
Legislative wins for religious freedom, family policy and more in the 2024 session
Season 1 Episode 36
With Utah's 2024 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, what actually passed, and will it benefit Utahns?
Sutherland Institute was involved w…
2 years, 6 months ago
Can a conservative vision save education? With Rick Hess
Season 1 Episode 35
Education has become one of the most polarized issues in state and national politics in recent years. The debates over what should be taught to stude…
2 years, 6 months ago