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The map that changed Utah | Taylor Morgan
Season 1 Episode 125
Utah’s redistricting battle has reached a breaking point, and the stakes go far beyond political outcomes. In this episode, Nic Dunn sits down with p…
5 months ago
How to keep politics civil at Thanksgiving
Season 1 Episode 124
As families gather for Thanksgiving, disagreements about politics and culture can feel unavoidable. In this episode, Nic Dunn explains why the best w…
5 months, 1 week ago
Can Washington’s shutdown revive federalism? | Jennifer Butler
Season 1 Episode 123
A 43-day federal shutdown exposed how fragile state programs become when Washington can’t keep the lights on. In this episode, Nic Dunn is joined by …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Utah lead the way on education reform? | Molly Hart
Season 1 Episode 122
Utah’s new state superintendent, Dr. Molly Hart, joins Nic Dunn alongside Christine Cooke Fairbanks to discuss the future of education in Utah. From …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Can states solve America's benefit cliffs crisis? | Keith Barnes
Season 1 Episode 121
What parent would take a raise if it meant their family would be worse off? That’s the reality for many families facing the “benefits cliff.”
Nic Dunn…
6 months ago
Inside the federal government shutdown | Matt Weidinger
Season 1 Episode 120
The federal government shutdown isn’t just a budget story, it’s a reflection of deeper challenges in how Congress governs. On this episode of Defendi…
6 months, 1 week ago
The public good of private faith | Bill Duncan and Sam Abrams
Season 1 Episode 119
In today’s cultural climate, religion is often treated as a purely private matter — something best kept out of public life. But what if that assumpti…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Beyond the rivalry: Presidents of BYU & Utah on building a better state
Season 1 Episode 118
It’s rivalry week in Utah, but before the battle on the gridiron, the presidents of Brigham Young University and the University of Utah join the show…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Rethinking welfare, upward mobility, and human dignity | Charles Murray
Season 1 Episode 117
Most debates on poverty focus on small reforms to America’s welfare system. But what if the system itself is the problem?
On this episode, Nic Dunn si…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Free speech, civility, and civic courage | Rep. Celeste Maloy
Season 1 Episode 116
Do you ever self-censor your political views because you’re worried about how others might react, or even fear backlash for sharing what you really b…
7 months ago