The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
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The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
From the trusted team behind the Tuttle Twins books, join us as we tackle current events, hot topics, and fun ideas to help your family find clarity in a world full of confusion.
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633. What is Group Think?
Today, Brittany dives into the "group think" bias and how it harms and divides us in society today.
632. Why Does Free Speech Get Tricky Sometimes?
The First Amendment protects the right to free speech. But these days, there is a lot of debate about whether "hate" speech is protected and if it is...
631. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching?
As students head back to school, it's important the lessons John Taylor Gatto about what education should and shouldn't be.
630. What Happened During The Constitutional Convention?
Brittany dives into the discussions that eventually led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
629. Who Was Charlie Kirk?
In this episode, Brittany explains why the young activist Charlie Kirk left such a mark on the world.
628. What Was Shays' Rebellion?
In the final days of the Articles of Confederation, things started heating up when one farmer returning home from the Revolutionary War had had enough...
627. What Are The Articles of Confederation?
After the Declaration of Independence was signed, but before the Constitution was signed, America was governed by what were called the Articles of Con...
626. Is America A "Democracy" or A "Constitutional Republic?"
People throw around the term "democracy" when describing the American political system. Is America really a democracy?
625. Rule 3/10 Keep good company. Who is influencing you?
Choose your friends wisely. Do they want the best for you? Are they good influences? Are YOU a good influence on your friends? Choosing people you ass...
624. What Is The Road to Surfdom/Serfdom?
Over 80 years ago, economist F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most famous books in favor of individualism and free markets. It even inspired one of the Tut...
623. Not Yours to Give — A Davy Crockett Story
This story was so impactful for Ron Paul that he kept copies in his congressional office to pass out. Our thinking about the role of government and le...
622. What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."
622. What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."
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621. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching?
The story of John D. Rockefeller, one of the Gilded Era's self-made entrepreneurs.
620. In praise of homeschool moms, opportunity cost
Is homeschool really cheaper than public school? Rachel makes the case for why it is not for most families, but that is not why we homeschool! We home...
619. What Is The Magna Carta?
Nearly 600 years before the Revolutionary War, English Barons created a revolutionary document that laid the foundation for the Constitution.
618. Should I run for office?
If good people who believe in liberty don't occupy those seats in government, someone else will! Sometimes its really hard for someone skeptical of go...
617. What Is So Special about Ron Paul?
On today's episode, we celebrate former Congressman Ron Paul's 90th birthday and discuss what makes him so special.
616. What Is The Socratic Method?
Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves.
616. What Is The Socratic Method?
Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves.
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615. What Is A Character Arc?
As characters in stories go on adventures, face challenges, and learn important lessons, there comes a point where they must choose to either grow int...
614. What Is The Sunk Cost Fallacy?
Rachel and Brittany tackle another one of the logical fallacies that prevent people from thinking rationally.
613. What is The Importance of Delayed Gratification?
It's easy to get caught up in instant gratification. But more often than not, the things that offer you the most value are worth the wait.
612. When a joke is no joking matter
Sometimes we use humor to diffuse tense situations, but there are some situations where a joke can escalate things in really bad ways. Think: going th...
611. What is Fascism
People love to call others a "fascist" whenever they disagree with their political views. But what does that term really mean and our most people usin...
610. How do credit cards work?
Rachel and Brittany give a very basic primer on how credit cards work and some things to keep in mind when you begin your journey into finances and ma...
609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?
A lot of people will try to get you to agree with their political or ideological beliefs using only emotional arguments. Using emotions might help to...
608. What can you learn from travel?
Whether you're just visiting another city or state, or traveling halfway around the world, there is so much adventure to embrace in traveling. Rachel...
607. How can I land my first job?
Rachel and Brittany gives some tips for teenagers looking to get their first job. Where do you want to work? What would you be good at? Who is hiring?...
606. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
You're never too young to start thinking about what kind of career you want to have. But how can you make such a difficult decision when you have so m...
605. Why Was Thomas Paine So Important?
Before humans used social media to share idea, they used pamphlets. And on the road to the revolutionary war, there was no great pamphleteer than Thom...
604. What Is The Real Meaning of Independence Day?
The Fourth of July is almost here! While fireworks and family time is great, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday.
603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams?
Two of the most important figures in the Revolutionary War were John Adams and Sam Adams. While the two were cousins, when it came to fighting for lib...
603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams?
Two of the most important figures in the Revolutionary War were John Adams and Sam Adams. While the two were cousins, when it came to fighting for lib...
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602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times?
These days, the mainstream media and social media influences like to tell us that we are living through scary and unsafe times that humans have never...
602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times?
These days, the mainstream media and social media influences like to tell us that we are living through scary and unsafe times that humans have never...
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601. Why do I need to learn algebra?
Rachel and Brittany discuss the importance of a well-rounded education and why you should maintain a healthy curiosity about subjects you don't think...
600. Picking your battles: Is this really worth fighting over?
Brittany and Rachel discuss how to decide if you should pick a fight with someone over an issue you have with them. Is it important enough to go to wa...
599. Why Should You Learn to "Trust Your Gut?"
Every individual has gut instincts that help us guide what choices we make in life. How can we learn to know when to follow our gut and when our gut i...
598. Why should you worry about prison labor and private prisons?
Rachel goes down the rabbit hole of why prison labor can be so concerning, and its not for the reason you think. Incentives matter, and should we be i...