Podcasts about Sutherland Institute

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Why County Clerk, election officer elections should be non-partisan -- Utah Responds seeking volunteers  

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: How federal power keeps expanding -- Sen. Mike Lee's "hail mary" Senate floor speech to save the Save Act

Utah's premier conservative think tank, the Sutherland Institute, has a new CEO: state Sen. Todd Weiler, a frequent guest of this podcast. Host Ali Vallarta asks Weiler about his goals, 1-star reviews of his organization, and why he won't be stepping down from the Legislature. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. You'll be doing us a big favor if you take it at citycast.fm/survey — and it only takes seven minutes. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Thank you! Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown - Wednesday, July 15, 20264:20 pm: Utah State Senator Todd Weiler has been named the new President and CEO of local think The Sutherland Institute and he joins Rod and Greg to discuss his new role.4:38 pm: Terry Jones, Editor of Issues and Insights, joins the program for a conversation about a piece from the publication's editorial board about how Socialism is also infecting the Republican Party.6:05 pm: Dr. Scott Atlas, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins the program for a conversation about why he writes in the Wall Street Journal that Baby Boomer parents are responsible for the subsequent “selfie generation.”6:38 pm: Jeremy Portnoy, Investigative Journalist for Open the Books, joins Rod and Greg to discuss their new report showing fraud to the tune of $225 million within the nation's public-school systems over a seven-year period.

A well-known name on Utah's Capitol Hill is making some moves into the non-profit think-tank world. This morning, State Senator Todd Weiler was announced as the new President and CEO of the Sutherland Institute. The Sutherland Institute is well-known in the state for its research and polling on some of the biggest issues facing Utah. What does this move mean for Utahns and for Senator Weiler's constituents? He joins the program to explain.

4:20 pm: Nic Dunn, Senior Fellow and V.P. of Strategy for the Sutherland Institute, joins the program to discuss his piece about using empowerment accounts as a streamlined system to fight poverty.4:38 pm: Garfield County Commissioner Leland Pollock joins the show for a conversation about President Trump's expected reduction of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.6:20 pm: Peter Laffin, Senior Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the show to discuss his piece about how President Trump needs to reset the conversation about Iran, beginning with American citizens.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, host Chuck Warren flys solo to examine the growing appeal of socialism, the failures of government price controls, allegations of foreign-funded political unrest, the Charlie Kirk murder case, Arizona's escalating school-choice battle, and a new approach to America's federal assistance programs. First, former prosecutor and U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Chuck Flint joins the show to explain why price controls often make housing, healthcare, and other necessities more expensive and less available. Using New York's rent policies and Obamacare as examples, Flint discusses the consequences of government interference in private markets and responds to the rise of socialist candidates such as Zohran Mamdani. Flint also discusses his experience as a prosecutor and examines how anti-ICE demonstrations and unrest are organized and financed. He outlines reported connections involving activist networks, Neville Roy Singham, and possible Chinese Communist Party influence. The conversation then turns to the preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Flint explains why death penalty cases require extensive procedural safeguards, how prosecutors attempt to protect a conviction from future appeals, and why poorly managed judicial dockets may contribute more to court backlogs than a shortage of judges. Follow Chuck Flint on X: @ChuckAFlint Learn more about the Alliance for IRS Accountability: IRSAccountability.org Next, B takes listeners inside the mysterious final hours of Chalino Sánchez in this week's B's Crime Corner. The Mexican corrido singer built his career by writing about violence, survival, cartels, and the experiences of people around him. During his final performance in Culiacán in May 1992, Sánchez was filmed reading a note that many believe contained a death threat. Hours later, armed men reportedly abducted him, and his body was discovered the following morning. Was the note truly his death sentence, and who ordered Chalino Sánchez's murder? Matt Beienburg, Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute and Director of its Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy, then joins Chuck and Sam to discuss the fight over Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Beienburg explains how teachers unions gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures for a ballot initiative that could significantly restrict the ESA program, which now serves approximately 100,000 students. He warns that the proposal could impose income limits, restrict eligibility, and remove unused scholarship money that families have saved for future educational expenses. He also discusses the Military Family Protection Act, a proposed Arizona constitutional amendment intended to protect scholarship funds belonging to military families. Because the proposal would be placed in the state Constitution, it could override conflicting statutory changes if voters approve both measures. The conversation also covers two Arizona ballot measures addressing race-based discrimination, the role of outside money in ballot campaigns, and whether voters receive enough information about who is financing major initiatives. Follow Matt Beienburg on X: @MBeienburg Learn more about his work: GoldwaterInstitute.org Finally, Nic Dunn, Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow at the Sutherland Institute, joins the show to discuss "empowerment accounts," a proposal to combine multiple federal assistance programs into one streamlined monthly benefit. Dunn explains how the system could reduce administrative complexity, provide stronger incentives for recipients to work and increase their earnings, and address the benefit cliffs that can punish families for becoming more financially independent. He also offers a balanced perspective on artificial intelligence, recognizing its potential benefits while addressing legitimate concerns about its social and economic effects. The discussion concludes with a look at how the Sutherland Institute uses podcasts, videos, and other multimedia formats to make detailed policy research accessible to a broader audience. Follow Nic Dunn on X: @nicdunnutah Learn more at SutherlandInstitute.org Listen to Nic's podcast, Defending Ideas, at DefendingIdeas.org Listen now to Breaking Battlegrounds, the radio show covering Arizona politics, campus unrest, election integrity, national campaigns, and the true crime cases everyone is talking about. Catch Breaking Battlegrounds live on 960 AM in Phoenix every Saturday at 9:00 AM, with full episodes and exclusive podcast-only segments dropping every Friday wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. 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Brigham City Stratos Project public forum -- Day 2 of Robinson preliminary hearing -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The human benefits of AI

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The Future of Conservatism --  Utah state senator apologizes for repeating Kevin O'Leary's "Chinese communists" claims

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas -- CAPSA expands Harley Ride fundraiser -- Logan Library, Laub Plaza America 250 events 

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, May 19, 20264:20 pm: Ford Copple, Development Coordinator for the Sutherland Institute, joins the show for a conversation on the group's recent report urging balanced debate about data centers in Utah.4:38 pm: Kaelan Deese, Justice Department Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins the program for a conversation about the department's new “anti-weaponization fund” that will allow defendants arrested for the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots to receive compensation for being targeted by the Biden administration.6:20 pm: Melissa Henson, Senior Policy Advisor for Media and Culture for Concerned Women for America, joins Rod and Greg to discuss the group's push for media outlets to put honest labels/ratings on their programming.6:38 pm: Daniel Ross Goodman, author and contributor to the Washington Examiner, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the downfall of Stephen Colbert and the end of The Late Show.

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Who should protect kids online? -- Bear Lake Watch:  -- Airlines get creative to boost travel 

Grow the Flow hosting Box Elder data center public forum -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Are we thinking about AI the wrong way?

Box Elder Commissioners receiving threats, law enforcement protection -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Is SCOTUS as political as we think?

4:20 pm: Derek Monson, Executive Director of the Sutherland Institute, joins the show to discuss the group's new report on data centers and the challenges they present when introducing them into our communities.4:38 pm: Dan Varroney, author and small business and economic policy expert, joins the show to discuss his piece for Real Clear Politics on how small businesses nationwide should be taking advantage of the work Donald Trump has done to help them succeed.6:05 pm: Edward Ring, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness, joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how California is strangling its own energy base with policies built on ideology.6:38 pm: Chris Pope, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his City Journal article asking why Americans can't buy more affordable healthcare plans.

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Returning principle to American politics -- National Park "America 250" and Earth Day events 

Utah GOP chair responds to Prop 4 Repeal effort failure -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas -- Gov. Cox remarks at Cambridge Disinformation Summit

Artemis II is giving the world a new set of role models to look up to, but the younger generation isn't sure they should look up to anyone at all. Sam Abrams, professor of politics at Sarah Lawrence College and scholar with the Sutherland Institute, speaks to what he's seen with this issue and why Gen Z may need role models now more than ever.

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The future of conservatism -- USU's announces new men's basketball coach 

Powder Mountain announces $40m expansion -- Utah AG Derek Brown gets a win in federal court -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The Upward Mobility Act

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Sutherland Institute is a Utah-based, nonpartisan think tank that brings people together to explore practical policy ideas focused on strong families, individual freedom and responsible solutions that benefit communities across the state. Executive Director Derek Monson, joins us with more. Derek Monson: America's approaching 250th anniversary is both a celebration and a reminder that “freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” Sutherland Institute has worked for 30 years to keep Utah a place where the foundations of freedom remain broadly popular, where Utah's model of strong families, vibrant faith communities, free enterprise and a deep respect for constitutional government can be an example to the nation. In a time of polarizing political divides, Sutherland is using commonsense principles to bring diverse perspectives to the same table and build coalitions that enact and defend sound laws – helping families and individuals thrive, and promoting opportunity for all. The present moment demands that we rise above partisan considerations to nurture the ideas of freedom in Utah and help the American experiment to succeed for another 250 years. At Sutherland Institute we build up the constitution and the institutions that make us free. Derek Miller: By bringing people together around shared values and practical solutions, Sutherland Institute plays a vital role in keeping Utah strong and resilient. Their work helps communities thrive while preserving freedom. Learn more about their impact at SutherlandInstitute.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/10/26

Snowpack report -- Sen. Sandall defends vote against e-verify bill -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas -- Measles exposure alert at Mtn. Crest High School 

While Saving Elephants is dedicated to offering the conservative intellectual tradition in mercifully modern vernacular, fellow podcaster Nic Dunn has been on a similar mission: making the work of policy institutions more digestible.  Nic joins Josh for a conversation around the important role policy can play in defusing political tension, alleviating poverty, and expanding the freedom and opportunities all Americans seek.   About Nic Dunn Bio from Sutherland Institute   Nic Dunn serves as Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow at Sutherland Institute. As VP of Strategy, Nic oversees the execution and strategic external impact of Sutherland's written and multimedia policy content. In his capacity as Senior Fellow, he leads the policy research, coalition building, and public advocacy for policies that strengthen opportunity and upward mobility. This policy focus includes social safety net reform, workforce issues, and support for the well-being of men and boys. His expert commentary and analysis can be found on Sutherland's weekly podcast, Defending Ideas, which he hosts, as well as in major outlets like Deseret News, Washington Examiner, National Review, and other Utah print and radio outlets.   Nic brings more than 13 years of experience in public policy and strategic communications spanning state and local government and the private sector. Prior to Sutherland, Nic served as director of Utah Community Builders, the Salt Lake Chamber's nonprofit social impact foundation. In that role, Nic worked with the private sector to advance statewide initiatives in mental health, family policy, and upward mobility. Nic is also a member of the AEI Leadership Network, and the co-chair of the Salt Lake County Intergenerational Poverty Task Force.   In other previous work, Nic ran public policy for the Utah Valley Chamber, served as senior policy advisor to Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton, directed media relations for the Utah Department of Workforce Services, and worked on Gov. Gary Herbert's communications staff as lead speechwriter.   Nic has a master's degree in public policy from the University of Utah and dual bachelor's degrees in broadcast journalism and political science from the University of Nevada, Reno. Nic and his wife, Lizzie, live in Eagle Mountain with their two sons.   Introducing Conservative Cagematches Ever since Leo Strauss published his magnum opus Natural Right and History, which ends by heavily implying Edmund Burke opened the door for the evils of historicism in the modern world, a great fissure in conservative nerddom erupted between those who align with either titan.   Were Strauss' criticism of Burke warranted? Did Burke disavow natural rights and pave the way for the evils of authoritarianism, fascism, Marxism, and progressivism to come? Does a careful, esoteric reading of Natural Right and History reveal the Strauss secret family chili recipe?   On Wednesday, March 4 at 6PM EST / 5PM CST, Saving Elephants will assemble an all-star panel to answer these questions and more.   Representing Edmund Burke: Greg Collins of Yale University and Lauren Hall of the Rochester Institute of Technology   Representing Leo Strauss: Steve Hayward of Pepperdine and the international woman of mystery, Lucretia of the University of Arizona   You can watch the livestream on YouTube or Facebook  

Utah leaders at odds with White House over online sports gambling ban -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The welfare maze no one can navigate

Utah Farm Bureau backs bill seeking to raise fees on residential water use -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Solving Utah's low literacy rate problem

The Utah legislature is talking about tax reform that would remove a so-called marriage penalty. Greg and Holly share details on what's being looked at. Nic Dunn, Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow of Sutherland Institute join the show to explain support behind the idea, but concerns around inadvertently penalizing single parents.

If you receive your election ballots in the mail... There is a push (once again) on Utah's Capitol Hill to require your mail-in ballot to be returned in person AND show ID.. This proposal is estimated to cost 10 million dollars in ongoing costs and would require two poll workers to staff every drop box to check IDs. Sutherland Institute's Executive Director Derek Monson joins the show to discuss their stance on this proposal. Listeners call in with their takes. Weber County Clerk, Ricky Hatch, joins the show to explain concerns around this legislation.

Lawmakers aim to turn around Utah's declining birth rate with tax cuts -- Sutherland Institute's "American Men" conference

For some families, working harder and earning more comes with an unexpected cost. It’s called the benefits cliff, when earning more money can trigger the loss of critical assistance. Congressman Blake Moore has a proposal intended to address that problem. Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow at Sutherland Institute, Nic Dunn, speaks to the broader issue of the benefits cliff and what's being considered to fix it.

Sen. Mike Lee questions Venezuela strike legality -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas -- Study: Gen Z religious revival?

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Why 1 in 3 men are struggling -- Ute tribe lawsuit alleges Speaker Mike Schultz orchestrated to deny them land sale 

Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Why apprenticeships matter --  Legislative special session bill summaries

Utah GOP has raised over $4 million to repeal Proposition 4. The money is being donated by 501(c)(4) out of MA Signatures gathered- Rob Axson Utah GOP Chair reports healthy pace (tens of thousands) and growing momentum. None turned in yet. Utah GOP filed for a stay, no ruling yet Sutherland Institute Survey: Utah voters think elected officials, not judges, should choose congressional maps https://sutherlandinstitute.org/utah-redisticting-survey/ Do voters agree or disagree with the court-driven process produced by proponents of Proposition 4? Sutherland Institute recently commissioned Y2 Analytics to conduct a survey of Utah voters to investigate this question. By a 63-point margin, Utah voters believe that the policymakers they elect should be making redistricting decisions over judges. A full 71% of Utah voters say that an elected body or elected official at the state or county levels ought to have primary responsibility to decide congressional maps, compared to 8% who say judges should be primarily responsible. A plurality of Utah voters say that a body elected by the people (e.g., the Utah Legislature or county council) should be making redistricting decisions, while 21% of voters say it should be a state-level elected official (e.g., the governor), and 15% say it should be a county-level elected official (e,g., a county mayor). 5 Democratic Candidates in the D1 2025 Race State Sen. Nate Blouin announced his candidacy Nov. 24- now backed by BernieNewcomer Luis Villarreal entered the race1st in Sen. Kathleen RiebeFormer congressman Ben McAdamsFormer state Sen. Derek Kitchen. REP. VERONA MAUGA looking to pass gun law change in upcoming session after shooting of Afa Ah Loo at No Kings ProtestDrafting bill to keep long guns off the streets during protestsManslaughter charges filed this week against the “peace keeper” Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax creditsGov. Spencer Cox proposes a $30.7 billion budget prioritizing literacy, a homeless campus and child tax credits.The budget includes $20 million for reading support and $25 million for a homeless campus in Salt Lake City.Cox's proposal also allocates funds for school safety, technical colleges and outdoor recreation.fund a literacy public awareness campaign and invest tens of millions in "paraprofessionals" to help teachers give an extra hand to young students who are falling behind. That would include $20 million for reading support in elementary schools that fall below the statewide proficiency benchmark of 70% of third graders reading at grade level. How the Trump administration could make or break Utah Gov. Cox's budget prioritiesTrump tax bill leads to projected $300 million decrease in state income tax revenue.Gov. Cox prioritizes $25 million in budget to finish construction of homeless campus.Cox not proposing income tax cuts like the ones he supported for five years in a row. https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-cox-releases-fy-2027-budget-proposal-focused-on-responsible-fiscal-management-strong-families-and-long-term-prosperity/ Rep. Blake Moore joins Pres. Trump to celebrate Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25B investment in Trump Accounts Congressman Blake Moore joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate Michael and Susan Dell's monumental $6.25 billion investment in Trump Accounts for children. Congressman Moore introduced legislation in the House to establish these investment accounts, which was passed and signed into law as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4th, 2025. U.S. pauses immigration applications from 19 countries after two National Guard members shot in DCSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local retailers request more federal guidance on phasing out the penny -- Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: The map that changed Utah

Canyon Road neighborhood mourns ash tree removal --  Sutherland Institute's Defending Ideas: Government shutdowns and federalism

Election updates -- Man who faked death convicted by Utah County jury -- Sutherland Institute's "Defending Ideas

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Friday, October 10, 20254:20 pm: Bill Duncan, Director of the Sutherland Institute's Center for Family and Society, joins the show for a conversation about what rising political violence reveals about freedom and faith.4:38 pm: Amos Guiora, Law Professor at the University of Utah and part-time resident of Israel, joins the program to give us his thoughts on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.6:05 pm: Bethany Mandel, author and journalist, joins the program for a conversation about her piece in the New York Post about how parents are flexing their power against Netflix, with many banning the streaming service for offering children's programs with woke sexual boundaries.6:20 pm: Ned Ryun, Founder and CEO of American Majority, joins the program to discuss his recent blog piece about how the revelation that the FBI spied on eight U.S. Senators is a sign of the American Leviathan in action.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Joseph Vasquez, Associate Editor of Media Research Center Business, about how the Washington Post has admitted that Obamacare wasn't affordable, and (at 6:50 pm) with Michael F. Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, on how the Democrats' push to continue the government shutdown exposes Obamacare as a fraud.

Rick Larsen, who recently announced he was stepping down as CEO of the Sutherland Institute, joins Greg and Maura for an in-depth conversation the current political climate and the ripple effects of the recent government shutdown. Where does America go from here—and what role should principled leadership play in shaping the future?

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Tuesday, September 9, 20254:20 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the difficulty Congress has faced confirming Trump nominees, as well as redistricting.4:38 pm: Nic Dunn, Senior Fellow at the Sutherland Institute, joins the show to discuss a news effort to ensure boys and men in Utah can live healthy lives with productive careers.6:05 pm: Brianna Lyman, Elections Correspondent at The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg to discuss how Dearborn Heights, Michigan, will allow police officers to wear an Arabic patch on their uniforms.6:38 pm: Andrew Fowler, Editor for RealClearReligion, joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece about how, according to science, prayer works.

Men and boys in Utah have described themselves as feeling that they have no place in society, according to recent data, but a new task force aims to bring more support. Greg and Holly talk toNic Dunn, vice president of strategy and senior fellow at the Sutherland Institute, about what is being down to help young men in Utah.

  Utah was added to a growing list of states getting requests from the DOJ about handing over confidential voter roll data. This move by the DOJ is reported to standardize some state election laws and standards. But should states be required to share this info beyond what is publicly available? Derek Monson, Chief Growth Officer for Sutherland Institute joins the show to discuss. 

New task force aims to combat construction fraud  $32 million... that's the amount that Utahns has lost to construction fraud since 2022... You hire a contractor to start a project... you pay them... and they walk off the job without finishing it. KSL-TV's Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins the show to discuss his coverage on this issue over the years, and Margaret Woolley Busse from Utah's Department of Commerce on how the state of Utah is looking to curb this rising trend.     Bankruptcy beware: What to know before filing  Rising debt is ballooning out of control as many Americans are trying to keep up with rising prices and economic uncertainty. According to data by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, there has been an increase of 11.5 percent in bankruptcy filings. Utah specifically rose 13.6 percent over the last year. Shane Stewart DMBA Certified Financial Planner joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of what bankruptcy does and doesn't do... and how long this decision can hurt your credit.    What happens when you ask AI to write your obituary  When you face the death of a loved one, you have to deal with all the paperwork that goes along with the death as well as your own grief. What if AI took one of those jobs away? Should it? Greg and Holly go into this new trend of surrendering over writing an obituary to an AI and put it to the test for themselves.    Phone Bans: a back-to-school guide for parents  Back to school is just around the corner, Utah has a new law that has by default... bans phones in schools...  and it's then up to the districts then decide how to implement it in their schools.. Ben Horsley, Granite School District Superintendent, joins the show to discuss the latest on how The Granite School District is implementing phone restrictions and how their past efforts have made a difference in the classroom.     Study: Owning a smart phone before age 13 increases likelihood of suicidal thoughts  According to a new study published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, owning a smartphone before the age of 13 increases the likelihood that they will experience suicidal thoughts. With this troubling statistic, Licensed Professional Counselor, Leigh Richardson, PhD - Brain health Coach and consultant, discusses the details behind these numbers and what parents should know.    A silver lining for marriage and divorce rates?  The traditional image of a family is due for a makeover. Marriage rates are rising slightly, divorce rates are declining, and nearly one-third of young adults are predicted to never marry. Lois Collins, writer for the Deseret News, discusses the new findings.      Best and worst states to have a baby  Having a baby can be rewarding… but also expensive. WalletHub recently published a study on the best and worst states to have children, Greg and Holly look into where Utah placed with WalletHubWriter and Analyst, Chip Lupo.     Should states share their voting data with the DOJ?  Utah was added to a growing list of states getting requests from the DOJ about handing over confidential voter roll data. This move by the DOJ is reported to standardize some state election laws and standards. But should states be required to share this info beyond what is publicly available? Derek Monson, Chief Growth Officer for Sutherland Institute joins the show to discuss.     How teen resources centers are removing barriers for students  As kids are getting ready to go back to school, some struggle to get even basic necessities. That's where teen centers come in. Greg and Holly speak with Jodi Lunt, Director of the Davis Education Foundation about the teen resources centers in the Davis School District.     Utah women arrested, accused of stalking Post Malone  Stalking can be annoying, disruptive, and downright scary - and that's not any different if you're a celebrity.. A Utah woman has been arrested after being accused of stalking Post Malone. Greg and Holly discuss the situation and analyze what can be done if someone is being stalked.     Spooky season in August  We've talked about Christmas in July, but can we talk about spooky season in August? Holly's been re-watching the first season of "Wednesday," as in Wednesday Adams, in preparation for Season #2 that comes out this week. And at least one fast-food restaurant is getting in on the action as we get closer to the premiere and spooky season. Greg and Holly discuss the details and how some retailers are already bringing in spooky season to stores! Holly shares her facts of the day.  

Over the past week weeks we've seen some major developments in national education policy and changes are coming to Utah. Christine Cooke Fairbanks, the education policy fellow for Sutherland Institute, joins Holly and Greg to explain some of these big changes that are coming and what Utah lawmakers and educators can do to prepare. 

The U.S. Supreme Court has released multiple options today. The first opinion is a case about nationwide injunctions that some are calling the birthright citizenship case. Greg and Holly break down this ruling and others that impact religious freedom for parents and more. Kelsey Dallas, Managing Editor for SCOTUSblog speaks to the significance of multiple rulings and what this could mean for the big picture of some of these cases including birthright citizenship. Bill Duncan, Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow with Sutherland Institute, joins the show to discuss the ruling which allows parents to opt children out of classes with LGBTQ storybooks.

The Sutherland Institute released a new survey today highlighting the struggle men are facing in a newly evolving world. In their study, nearly a third of men do not understand their place in their community and don’t have anyone to discuss their mental health with. Nic Dunn Vice President of Strategy and Senior Fellow joins us to discuss the survey.

Why do so many families turn down work opportunities—and how can we fix that?In this thought-provoking episode of the Let People Prosper Show, I sit down with Nic Dunn, vice president of strategy at the Sutherland Institute, to explore how benefit cliffs, broken welfare incentives, and poorly designed safety nets can trap people in poverty instead of lifting them out of it.Nick shares his personal journey into public policy, his belief in the dignity of work, and the data-driven case for state-led welfare innovation that removes the fear of losing benefits for earning more. This episode is all about restoring upward mobility and helping families truly prosper.For more insights, visit vanceginn.com and get even greater value with a subscription to my Substack newsletter at vanceginn.substack.com. 

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, February 25, 20254:20 pm: Craig Shirley, Author, Historian and Chairman of Citizens for the Republic on the results of a recent poll showing a majority of American voters are opposed to subsidies for profitable nuclear energy companies.4:38 pm: Bill Duncan, Director of the Center for Family and Society at the Sutherland Institute joins the program for a conversation about the results of a recent survey showing how Utah voters feel about the App Store Age Verification bill currently being considered by Utah lawmakers.6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss Dan Bongino's move to become Deputy Director of the FBI, the mood in D.C. following the federal job cuts, and his bill limiting judges from blocking President Trump's executive orders.6:38 pm: Justin Haskins, Director of the Socialism Research Center at the Heartland Institute joins the program to discuss the Fair Access to Banking Act and how it will stop discrimination against conservatives.

Heidi HatchMaura Carabello: Exoro GroupDave Alvord: Former SoJo Mayor/SL County Council District 2 TRUMP WEEK 3USAID: Your taxpayer dollarsTrump Floats the US rebuilding GAZA strip – Impeachment articles file because of itTrump signs Executive Order banning trans athletes from Women's and girls' sports. NCAA agrees to comply.Federal judge puts hold on Federal employee buyouts, hearing on Monday – funding not in place UTAH LEGISLATVIE SESSION HB81: Fluoride In Utah's water, keep it or kill itHB 288, Health Care Malpractice Amendments on statute of limitations in malpracticeHB 267: Utah bill to end collective bargaining for public workers passes heads to CoxHB267 prohibits collective bargaining across all government organizations, including public schools, law enforcement and fireHB 312: Lisonbee's "Jail must not release" bill. “Salt Lake County jail is releasing ~4000 inmates per year due to overcrowding??! That's over 10 per day. We are the only county in Utah that overcrowd releases (OCR) from our jail. This is NOT okay.”HB300: Voter ID bill The Sutherland Institute's poll after 2024 election: Released Jan 15, 2025 74% of Utah voters prefer to have the person overseeing elections be elected by voters, rather than appointed by elected officials.87% of Utah voters are confident that ballots in Utah are counted accurately, while 69% are confident that ballots in the United States as a whole are counted accurately.HB 120, Daylight Saving is back againSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Greg Skordas  New research from Y2 Analytics and the Sutherland Institute says that Utahns want the top elections official position in the state to continue as an elected position instead of an appointed position. And it wasn't close – Utahns wanted it on a 3-to-1 margin. What does this say about the future of election oversight? Inside Sources hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon share their analysis. 

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Greg Skordas  Israel/Hamas ceasefire agreement reached  After 15 months of fighting, it appears that a permanent cease-fire in the war between Hamas and Israel could come soon. Today, they agreed on a six-week cease-fire, which will be implemented in three phases. Inside Sources hosts Rusty Cannon and Greg Skordas share their concerns about the permanent future of this cease-fire deal.    Senator Lee gives insights into today’s Senate confirmation hearings  President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees continue to take part in Senate Confirmation Hearings today, including Chris Wright at the Department of Energy, Pam Bondi as Attorney General, and Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. Utah's own Senator Mike Lee, who chairs the Energy and Natural Resources committee, joins Inside Sources to share his thoughts on the hearings today.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing election bills in the Utah State House  Several bills addressing elections are set to be introduced in the upcoming legislative session, including many in the State House. State Representative Jefferson Burton is taking the lead on many GOP election bills in the House. He calls into Inside Sources to give listeners an overview of the bills coming down the pike.     On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation on election fundraising  We continue our deep dive into election bills coming for the 2025 Legislative General Session by digging into a bill on election fundraising. State Senator Dan McCay will run a bill that would add restrictions to campaign fundraising for state elected officials looking to run for federal office. He joins Inside Sources to explain other facets of the bill.    Survey: Utahns want top elections official spot to stay an elected position  New research from Y2 Analytics and the Sutherland Institute says that Utahns want the top elections official position in the state to continue as an elected position instead of an appointed position. And it wasn't close – Utahns wanted it on a 3-to-1 margin. What does this say about the future of election oversight? Inside Sources hosts Greg Skordas and Rusty Cannon share their analysis.    On the Hill 2025: Previewing legislation addressing school safety  Everyone wants schools to be safe – that's pretty much a given. But how do officials go about making schools safer? State Representative Ryan Wilcox is introducing legislation that would address school safety. He joins Inside Sources to outline some of the key points of his bill and explain how it’d make schools safer for Utah’s children.    Top priority for Utah’s Speaker of the House in 2025: Education  State Speaker of the House Mike Schultz says his top focus for the legislative session this year is education – both K-12 and higher education. He sat down with the KSL/Deseret News Editorial Board to explain how he wants more Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and an increase in concurrent enrollments. The hosts discuss those and some of his other proposals.    Pres.-elect Trump proposes creation of External Revenue Agency  One thing that’s been discussed with President-elect Donald Trump’s new agenda is an increase in foreign tariffs. Now, the incoming President is proposing an increase to the size and scope of the federal government by creating a new agency to handle these tariffs, the External Revenue Agency. Inside Sources finishes with the hosts sharing their thoughts on the balance between limited government and efficient government.