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Can we fix Utah's literacy crisis? | Andrea Brandley, Carolyn Sharette, and Leland Anderson
Season 1 Episode 134
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…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Why centralizing elections could weaken election integrity | Derek Monson
Season 1 Episode 133
Pres. Donald Trump's recent call to nationalize elections has reignited debates about election security, federal power, and the proper role of states…
7 months ago
Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais
Season 1 Episode 132
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…
7 months, 1 week ago
Religious freedom, courts, and federalism in Utah | Bill Duncan
Season 1 Episode 131
With Utah's legislative session underway, lawmakers are weighing major questions about religious freedom, judicial authority, and the proper balance …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The big education debates facing Utah in 2026 | Christine Cooke Fairbanks
Season 1 Episode 130
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, …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Can people still change their minds about religion? | Dee Allsop
Season 1 Episode 129
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 o…
8 months ago
Is Washington, D.C. failing the safety net? | Tony Woodlief
Season 1 Episode 128
Is the federal government equipped to manage America’s safety net? In this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn sits down with Tony Woodlief, se…
8 months, 1 week ago
America's missing anchors: Why 1 in 3 men are struggling | Beth Akers
Season 1 Episode 127
There's a growing national discussion about how men are doing — economically, socially, and emotionally — and whether they face unique challenges rel…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Why apprenticeships matter more than ever | Zach Boren
Season 1 Episode 126
College is often treated as the default path to success — but there are other successful paths that are underused. In this episode of Defending Ideas…
9 months ago
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…
9 months, 1 week ago