<i><b>Defending Ideas</b> is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit <a href="http://defendingideas.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>defendingideas.org</b></a>.</i>
Defending Ideas
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<i><b>Defending Ideas</b> is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, by equipping listeners to become more effective champions of sound principle and good policy. Visit <a href="http://defendingideas.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>defendingideas.org</b></a>.</i>
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