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[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Absent fathers are America's hidden crisis | Ian Rowe

Why are so many boys and young men struggling in America today? The answer may lie in a crisis few are talking about: absent fathers.

Host @NicDunnUtah and contributor @DrBethAkers are joined by @IanVRowe, author of Agency and senior fellow at @AEI, where they dive into why strong families and involved fathers are key to helping the next generation of boys thrive.

From the decline of marriage to the role of purpose, community, and faith, this episode explores what it really takes to raise strong men in today’s culture. #utpol #fathers

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism

This week marks the 100th episode of Defending Ideas—and to celebrate, we’re joined by one of the nation’s leading conservative thinkers. @RameshPonnuru is editor of @NRO, a columnist for @washingtonpost, and a nonresident senior fellow at @AEI.

In this milestone conversation, Ramesh and host @nicdunnutah explore the current state of the conservative movement, where it’s headed, and how to build a forward-looking, reform-minded vision grounded in constitutional principles and the promise of the American Dream.

If you’re ready to move beyond short-term political fights and focus on what conservatism should stand for, this episode is for you. #utpol

[Scott Winship @swinshi]

Wherein I once again invoke the South Park “Underpants Gnomes” episode to explain the illogic of American Compass’s economic agenda.

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep?

President Trump’s tariffs have reignited a national debate: Are they a path to restoring working-class prosperity, or a protectionist misstep that ultimately hurts American consumers?

Defenders of tariffs often argue that the measures will restore manufacturing jobs, which they claim have suffered and negatively impacted the economic prospects of male workers in particular. The more traditional economic view is that tariffs amount to a tax on American consumers, and that claims of broad benefits are dubious at best.

On this episode, host @nicdunnutah is joined once again by @AEI Senior Fellow and Defending Ideas Contributor @DrBethAkers. Beth and Nic talk with two expert guests — @MarkADiPlacido of @AmerCompass and @swinshi of the American Enterprise Institute — to steelman the arguments on both sides. #utpol #tariffs

[twenty one pilots @twentyonepilots]

Today øur album Blurryface turns 10! To celebrate #BFX we will be taking a look back at some never-before-seen footage from that year. First, from our last week recording the album in Los Angeles. #Blurryface10

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

The case for app store age verification to protect kids online

How much control do parents really have over the online content their children have access to? Is there an appropriate role for government policy in this area? This episode of Defending Ideas explores the proposed App Store Accountability Act and whether government intervention to give parents more control over their kids' app downloads is warranted. The discussion features Utah State Sen. @gopTODD Weiler, Sutherland Institute Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow Bill Duncan, and child advocate and online safety expert @Melissa_M818. They join @nicdunnutah to discuss the potential harms of unfettered online access for children, precedents for age verification laws, and how this bill could empower parents.

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

How states can improve transparency to rein in federal agencies and restore federalism

State government agencies are supposed to be accountable to that state’s voters through their elected representatives. But what happens when federal agencies try to directly influence what state agencies do in ways that elected officials may not even know about?

On this episode, @nicdunnutah welcomes a small roundtable of experts to discuss a new bill in Utah that aims to make federal communication to state agencies more transparent. They also explore the broader efforts to restore the principle of federalism to the core of constitutional government in Utah and beyond.

@KevenStratton @tonywoodlief #utpol

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

What's next for Utah's effort to return federal public lands to state control?

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Utah’s public lands lawsuit. So what does this mean for the states' prospects for having stronger management of land within their own borders?

On this episode, @nicdunnutah is joined by Sutherland Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow Bill Duncan to give an update on the status of the public lands dispute between the state of Utah and the federal government. He outlines prospects for making progress through other legal means, through the presidency, or through Congress. #utpol #federalism

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Why Utah Gov. Spencer Cox focused on social capital in his second inaugural

Utah @GovCox, who was recently inaugurated for a second term, laid out a vision for the next four years for Utah in his inauguration speech. So what does it really take for a state to be successful, and what is Utah's secret?

On this episode, @nicdunnutah sits down with @AWinderNewton, senior advisor to Cox and director of the Utah Office of Families. They break down key themes from the governor's address, which focused on the importance of civic institutions like faith, family and community, and apply them to challenges the state and nation face today. #utpol

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

What 2024 means for the nation's political future, with Jason Perry and Maura Carabello

As 2024 winds down, what do the results of this election year mean for the future of politics and policy debates for the United States?

On this episode, we look back on a tumultuous election year and offer a roadmap for a more productive and solutions-focused 2025.

@nicdunnutah is joined by Jason Perry, vice president for government relations and the director of the @hinckleyinst of Politics at the @UUtah, and Maura Carabello, president and owner of Exoro Group. Sutherland Institute President @ricklarsen_ also returns to the show.

This is the last episode of Defending Ideas for the year. Look for new episodes beginning in early January 2025.
#utpol

[kin☡er @stingwray_art]

TWENTY ONE PILOTS X FORTNITE FESTIVAL MUSIC PASS CONCEPT |-/

@twentyonepilots @joshuadun @tylerrjoseph @FortniteGame #twentyonepilots #cliqueart #fortnite #fortniteart #fortniteconcept

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Thank you for helping Sutherland's podcast, Defending Ideas, reach 1 MILLION views and listens.

This show features principled conversations on some of the most pressing policy challenges with leading experts from across the nation, equipping you to become a better champion of sound ideas. #utpol

[Taylor Williams @TWilliams_Dev]

Here are the #MacBookPro updates that were announced today.

#Apple #AppleIntelligence

[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

How to fix Utah’s housing crisis without government subsidy, with Ed Pinto

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. Ed Pinto is a senior fellow at @AEI, where he also serves as co-director of the AEI Housing Center. He joins @nicdunnutah 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.

#utpol

[Taylor Williams @TWilliams_Dev]

The #MacMini has been updated with a more compact design and an M4 or M4 Pro chip. Starting at $599 for the M4 and $1,399 for the M4 Pro. Releases November 8th.

#Apple #MacMiniM4 #AppleIntelligence

https://t.co/ndPrzhYjUO

[Taylor Williams @TWilliams_Dev]

🚀 Apple announced the new iMac with an M4 chip. Changes include:
- M4 chip
- 16GB starting memory
- Optional nano-texture glass
- Improved 12MP Center Stage camera
- New colors

Available November 8th

#Apple #AppleIntelligence #iMac

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

ARE U KIDDING!!?

BYU COMES UP CLUTCH IN THE FINAL SECONDS 😳

[ESPN @espn]

NO. 13 BYU WINS ON A LAST SECOND TD AGAINST OKLAHOMA STATE 😳

[Taylor Williams @TWilliams_Dev]

#ipadmini update this morning. Here's the highlights:

- A17 Pro chip and built for Apple Intelligence
- Support for Apple Pencil Pro
- Starting capacity at 128GB instead of 64GB
- Same 8.3" display

Releasing Wednesday, Oct 23

#ipadmini7 #Apple #Tech

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[Sutherland Institute @SutherlandInst]

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on the state of election security

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, @nicdunnutah sits down with Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson (@LGHendersonUtah), Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman, and Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie. 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.

@VoteSLCo #ElectionIntegrity #ElectionTrust #Election2024 #VoteByMail #UTPol