Defending Ideas

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Who runs elections best? A 50-state ranking | Chris McIsaac

October 13, 2026

Which states have the strongest election policies? And what can they teach us about how elections should really be run?R Street Institute's Chris McIsaac joins Defending Ideas to discuss a new 50-state election scorecard. The ranking judges states on 18 policies, including voter registration, voter verification, how lists are maintained, early voting, and vote-by-mail. McIsaac also dives into how ballots are counted, what happens during audits, and what sets Utah and other top ranking states ...

Do religious institutions deserve constitutional protection? | William J. Haun & Bill Duncan

October 06, 2026

Are religious institutions afforded special rights under the Constitution? And what does that mean for religious liberty, the rule of law, and the role of government?On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn talks with William J. Haun, nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and senior counsel at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, and Sutherland’s Bill Duncan, about the constitutional role of religious institutions and why religious freedom is about more than government...

Will AI kill us in 10 years? | Chris Koopman & Ford Copple

September 29, 2026

Is AI really on track to destroy humanity, or are we confusing small risks with science fiction?On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn sits down with Chris Koopman, CEO of Abundance Institute, and Ford Copple, tech policy analyst at Sutherland Institute, to discuss the growing debate over AI safety, regulation, data centers, and technological innovation.They look at one of the biggest questions surrounding AI: how seriously should we take predictions of catastrophe? Koopman and Copple s...

HoosLeft Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Defending Ideas is hosted by Nic Dunn. Its publicly listed emails are si@sifreedom.org, derek@sifreedom.org, and nic@sifreedom.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Defending Ideas?

The publicly listed emails for Defending Ideas: si@sifreedom.org, derek@sifreedom.org, and nic@sifreedom.org.

How many listeners does Defending Ideas have?

Podseeker estimates Defending Ideas reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Defending Ideas?

Defending Ideas typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior public-policy expertise, elected or appointed government leadership, think-tank or advocacy leadership, executive experience in policy-relevant organizations, or specialized authority in elections, education, welfare, or government reform. Common among recent guests: Senior government office or elected leadership; Leadership of a think tank, policy organization, advocacy group, or mission-driven company; Published policy research or demonstrated expertise in major public-policy debates. Recent guests include Paul Ryan, Erine Gray, and Shaka Mitchell.

How hard is it to get booked on Defending Ideas?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Defending Ideas cover?

Recent episodes cover Conservatism, Public Policy, Elections, Education, and Welfare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.