The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families

We are two years into the pandemic and there seems to be a new variant every few months. Should we be scared of these new variants? And what can we do if the government tries to use these new strains to lock us down again?

Our economy works best when we trade with other nations. But some people fear that working with other countries will result in dangerous "globalism."

Understanding how the world works means understanding how to create a healthy, prosperous, and successful life. A large part of that is making sure we build good habits, like exercise.

2021 has been a crazy year. As we enter 2022, Brittany and Emma talk about some lessons we have learned about the way the world works in 2021.

Today, Connor and Brittany dive into another scary "isms" and discuss how it's impacting American politics.

Imagine your own country labeling you a domestic terrorist because you didn't think the way they wanted you to. Unfortunately, that's already happening!

The government loves to tell us that it is our duty to "follow the science" when it comes to things like covid. But when the government is in charge of the meaning of "science" they form a monopoly over information.

China is one of the most dangerous communists dictatorships in the world. But why should Americans be concerned about what's happening in a country so far away from ours?

After 9/11 our rights were threatened by a piece of legislation called The Patriot Act. In many ways, our world hasn't been the same since.

The United States Postal Service is one of the biggest wastes of taxpayer dollars. It also shows how terrible it is when government's have monopolies over services that should be left to the free market.

In the 1960s, the U.S. got very close to nuclear war with the USSR. But war was avoided in the nick of time, without any shots fired.

When we think of war we often think of combat and shots being fired. But there are other actions governments use to aggressive against other countries. And even though they aren't violent, they are still acts of war.

The Russia Ukraine situation reminds us just how important the Second Amendment is here in America.

The Vietnam War was the first war to occur as more and more families had televisions in their homes. And with people finally able to see how terrible war was from their living rooms, the antiwar movement began to grow,

The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has continued and a lot of people are wondering what the U.S. should do about it.

In our American legal system, there is a principle that all people are innocent until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

Today Emma and Brittany discuss why the right to self-defense is so important and how a recent court case helped solidify this right.

Right now, there is a battle going on between government teachers who think they should decide what children should be taught in schools. But kids do not belong to the government, and only families can make this decision.

Public school is supposed to teach kids how to prepare for life in the real world. But public, and many private schools teach mold children to live in an authoritarian system where they are just cogs in a machine.

Imagine losing your job, friends, and your reputation just because you said something someone else disagrees with. Unfortunately, this is happening more and more these days thanks to a phenomenon called '"cancel culture."

There are many who believe the social contract obligates individuals to act a certain way. For example, many are pushing people to get vaccinated because it is "their duty to protect their community." But this is a flawed way of thinking that is anti individualism.

For as bas as the US lockdowns have been, Australia has taken quarantine to extreme levels, monitoring their people and not letting them out of their homes.

Celebrities tell us we should wear masks, but they don't. Politicians tell us people individuals shouldn't be rich, but many of them are rich! Why do these "elites" think their own rules apply to everyone except themselves?

The government has lied to us so many times, it's almost hard to count. Today, Emma and Brittany talk about just a few of the ways they have lied and hurt individuals as a result.

Continuing the WWII series, Connor and Brittany discuss the tragedy of the holocaust and how an out-of-control government made this horrific event possible.

Fear of covid has caused a lot of people to abandon critical thinking in exchange for blind obedience. Dr. Robert Malone called this phenomenon "mass formation psychosis" and now, he's been attacked by the media.

Canadian President Justin Trudeau has called the "freedom convoy" of truckers "fringe" and has called their vaccines skepticism "unacceptable" because it goes against the government narrative.

China is one of the worst dictatorships we have seen in modern day. So why are we celebrating the 2022 winter Olympics when it's being hosted by such an evil government?

In this country we have the right freedom of expression. But people have called for the banning of speech they believe to be "hateful." Some people even believe that words are violence. But even hateful speech is protected under the First Amendment.

People can no longer trust what they hear on the news. "Fake" news has dominated pretty much every single media outlet. But why do they do this and what can the people do about it?

John Taylor Gatto is one of the most important figures in American education. After nearly three decades of working in the public school system, he decided enough was enough and dedicated his life to exposing the intentional dumbing down of American education.

The best entrepreneurs are those who are able to make the most of the resources around them to make their ideas come to life.

The best entrepreneurs are those who are able to make the most of the resources around them to make their ideas come to life.

Our country is currently dealing with major supply chain issues, which is resulting in a shortage of many essential supplies. But why is this happening? And what does that mean for consumers?

Economists who think they can plan for the entire economy get a lot of things wrong. The most important thing they get wrong is ignoring the role individual preference plays in determining the value of goods and services.

There is a lot of debate about the death penalty. Today Emma and Brittany discuss the top arguments for and against and discuss the harm in giving government the power to take lives.

Countries should be making their own rules and laws. But after WWII, the United Nations was formed, greeting global rules for the entire world.

Today, Emma and Brittany interview Katie Hague, homeschool mom and former social media manager for the Tuttle Twins podcast. Katie talks about homeschooling seven kids and practicing civil disobedience.

The pandemic has caused many to lose faith in government institutions--especially education. Now, more than ever, parents are looking for alternatives to the public education system.

Today, our hosts discuss Connor's new book, "How to Not Suck At Life: 89 Tips for Teens."

From 1939-1945 the world saw its most destructive and deadly war between the "Allies" and the "Axis Powers."

Successful people are born out of productive habits. Today, Brittany and Connor discuss Stephen Covey's book "Seven Habits for Highly Effective People," and the advice he gives to readers to help them be successful and productive people.

Apple is one of the most important brands in the tech world. But no one would know the name, and no one would have an iPhone if it weren't for one man: Steve Jobs.

We hear this word thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean?

The last two years have been difficult dealing with a pandemic. But as gloomy as things seem, there are still reasons to be optimistic.

One of the most important principles in free market economics is the concept of the invisible hand. In his book "The Wealth of Nations," economist Adam Smith wrote about the invisible hand, a metaphor for the benefits society gets when people act in their own self interest.

There is an old saying that only a jester can speak truth to a king. Throughout world history, comedians have played a vital role in using humor to poke fun at leaders, revealing their shortcomings in a humorous way.

Understanding the world wars is important to understanding the state of the world's foreign conflicts today.

To understand why countries engage in warfare, it's important to understand the ideas that lead to this kind of thinking and behavior. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss the ten deadly ideas that lead to war.

The word "activism" gets thrown around a lot, and has all sorts of reputations, but it's an important part of our country's history and super important if you care about helping this country move in a positive direction.