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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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Cadence: Active weekly
Reply rate: 35%+

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Utah, Upward Mobility, and the Future of the American Dream | Justin Callais

Tue Feb 03 2026

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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 Archbridge Institute Chief Economist Justin Callais to unpack what upward mobility really looks like, why states play a decisive role, and what policymakers can learn from the states that are getting it right. Show Notes: Social Mobility in the 50 States: 2025 EditionTo restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reformLet states fix the welfare system that Washington broke Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show, we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit defendingideas.org.

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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 Archbridge Institute Chief Economist Justin Callais to unpack what upward mobility really looks like, why states play a decisive role, and what policymakers can learn from the states that are getting it right. Show Notes: Social Mobility in the 50 States: 2025 EditionTo restore hope for families in poverty, let states lead on welfare reformLet states fix the welfare system that Washington broke Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show, we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense conservatism, making you a better champion of sound ideas. Visit defendingideas.org.

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Top 45.4% by pitch volume (Rank #22699 of 50,000)
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Active weekly
Episode count
132
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Social followers
11.9K

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Latest episode date
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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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