197 – Defending Wonks with Nic Dunn

197 – Defending Wonks with Nic Dunn

From Saving Elephants | Millennials defending & expressing conservative values by Josh Lewis

March 3, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

Josh Lewis and Nic Dunn discuss the role of policy in addressing political tension and promoting opportunity in America.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Lewis

Guest: Nic Dunn

Topics covered

  • policy
  • political tension
  • poverty alleviation
  • freedom
  • opportunity
  • conservative values

Keywords

  • policy
  • politics
  • conservative values
  • poverty
  • freedom
  • opportunity
  • Sutherland Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sutherland Institute, Deseret News, Washington Examiner, National Review

Books & works: Defending Ideas

Places: Utah

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