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

Communism is a word that's thrown around a lot, but rarely defined in detail. Today, Emma and Brittany discuss the history of this ideology, and break down why "sharing everything" isn't as great as it sounds.

From an early age, students are taught the Pledge of Allegiance to recite each morning at school. While many see this as a form of patriotism, there are some very problematic aspects of the Pledge. How it came to be and how it is used is actually anti-individualist.

From an early age, students are taught the Pledge of Allegiance to recite each morning at school. While many see this as a form of patriotism, there are some very problematic aspects of the Pledge. How it came to be and how it is used is actually anti-individualist.

Practicing self-reliance in our own lives and in our communities is one of the most important ways we can strive for liberty. If we are going to prove that we don't need big government, we need to prove that we can come together as individuals and help each other out and practice self-reliance.

We all love to celebrate a day off of work or school when a holiday comes around. But where do holidays come from? Today Brittany and Emma discuss the origins of holidays and the role governments play in their creation.

It's taken schools a long time to reopen during and after the pandemic, even though children have not been as heavily impacted by COVID as adults. Why has this happened? Because of politically powerful groups called teacher unions.

Creative destruction is an important aspect of economics, as Connor and Brittany discussed in a previous episode. Today, Emma and Brittany give modern examples of creative destruction in action.

Murray Rothbard is one of the most important figures in Austrian Economics and the libertarian movement. Today Connor and Brittany dive into his biography and how he helped influence the modern liberty movement.

Continuing the discussion on logical fallacies, Brittany and Connor explain what the "straw man" is and how you can combat this tactic during a debate.

You've seen him on the ten dollar bill, you have also probably heard the soundtrack from the Broadway musical. All around us in pop culture Alexander Hamilton is praised as a hero. But when we look closely at what he has done, is he a hero or a villain of liberty?

Today, Connor and Brittany are joined by Jeff Deist, the president of the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. They discuss Austrian economics, and why it's so important to the concept of individual liberty and economic freedom.

You've probably heard a lot of statistics thrown around in the last year with Covid. But statistics can be super misleading. In fact, they're notorious for being twisted around by whoever is putting them together.

Logical fallacies are all around us. Building on a previous episode, Emma and Brittany talk about the "appeal to emotions" and how it can be used against you in a philosophical discussion or debate.

Imagine a light company trying to sue the sun for stealing its jobs. Sounds ridiculous, but these types of protectionist complaints actually happen today in real life. In Frédéric Bastiat's "Candlestick Makers Petition" he uses satire to explain protectionism. But his comical piece later turned into a reality when a landscaping labor union tried to sue goats for stealing their jobs.

Today, Brittany and Connor sit down and talk with Austin Craig from the documentary, "Life on Bitcoin." Austin will explain how he was able to live off this crypto currency for several months and the obstacles he faced along the way.

If there is anything the pandemic has taught us, it's the importance of health. But all too often people rely on the government to tell them what health standards to follow. But history has shown us that the government isn't always the best entity to tell us what's healthy and what is not.

In Part I of this two-part episode, Emma and Brittany discuss President Biden's decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, why this has been such a big deal, and how the entire situation shows that, once again, Ron Paul was right about foreign policy all along.

In Part II of this two-part episode, Emma and Brittany discuss President Biden's decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, why this has been such a big deal, and how the entire situation shows that, once again, Ron Paul was right about foreign policy all along.

The government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers, but when governments give money to some companies to give them a leg up on the competition, that's exactly what happens.

Having good self-esteem and being confident in your abilities isn't just good for your own well being, it helps other people too.

Today, Emma and Brittany talk about what makes someone a hero and give some examples of their own heroes.

We all believe in the importance of liberty. But how can we best sell these ideas to others who might not be so sure?

Should a person be judged by the content of their character, or the color of their skin? Our country was founded in the belief that all men are created equal, but there are new(ish) ideologies that threaten this belief and seek to have be judged solely on their ethnicity.

Most of us know who Martin Luther King jr. is, but today Connor and Brittany talk about what he can teach us about equality under the law and even civil disobedience.

The American Revolution was important not just for our own country, but for the entire world as well. While the French sought freedom from its own oppressive monarchy around the same time as the U.S., their motives were a bit different from the American colonists.

Life can be scary and difficult, but remembering to be grateful for what you have can help keep you happy even during the darkest of times.

Productivity is an important part of building a successful life. One way you can improve your productivity is by having daily routines to keep you anchored and driven.

Everyone needs professional advice at some point in their career, and mentorships are a great way to get the information you need and stay accountable while you build your career.

Is there only a fixed amount of wealth in this world, or can people create an infinite amount of value? On today's episode, Brittany and Emma discuss.

Art and music are powerful tools against the establishment. And during the cold war, when Eastern European was cutoff from most of western civilization and capitalism, rock & roll's influence couldn't be stopped.

Olympic season is upon us. But while many get excited to watch the games, there are many genuine concerns about the economic consequences of the Olympic games.

The government hates competition. But one man once dared to take on the United States Postal Service, creating a free market alternative... until he was shut down.

TSA, DEA, FDA... we are surrounded by federal agencies that have way too much power. On today's episode, we discuss what these agencies are and how they impact our daily lives.

Author Max Borders joins Brittany and Connor to discuss the important role communities play in promoting individual liberty and limited government.

These days, you hear people talking about "their truth." Everyone seems to think they live in their own version of reality, but in a world where everyone has their own beliefs about what is true and what is not, is there any objective truth? Brittany and Emma discuss.

You may have heard of Bitcoin and Blockchain, but have you ever heard of the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto? Today Brittany and Emma talk about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, who walked away from the project as soon as it was born.

The best entrepreneurs are those we dare to challenge the status quo. Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia took on the hotel industry by always asking the question, "how can I make this better?"

Summer is here! But how can you make the most out of these three months of sunshine? Emma and Brittany offer a few ideas to make the most out of your summer.

If you're a fan of the Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil, you might have heard of Leonard Read. Read not only wrote I, Pencil, the book that inspired the Tuttle Twins book, he also founded the Foundation for Economic Education.

In honor of Independence Day, Connor and Brittany talk about some of their favorite stories to come out of the Revolutionary War era and the founding of the United States.

Many of the courageous heroes we have discussed have one thing in common: an ability to think rationally and control their feelings. Today, Connor and Brittany brainstorm some ways to help you learn how to control your emotions and think about the facts, not just your feelings.

Individuals can change the world. In 1983, Stanislav Petrov used logic to think rationally and avoid a nuclear war that would have changed the course of history.

There was a time in this country when we didn't have an income tax. Americans were allowed to keep all the money they had worked so hard to get. But when the 16th Amendment was ratified, all that changed.

Connor and Brittany share their favorite memories and episodes from the past year and discuss why this podcast is so important for families.

Today, Connor and Brittany welcome Magatte Wade to the show, an incredible entrepreneur who is using the market to fight African poverty.

John D. Rockefeller has a lot to teach us about self-control, focus, and work ethic that he later applied in life to show the world what can be accomplished with purpose, vision, planning, and execution.

Brand wars are an exciting demonstration of the market in action. In 2019, Popeyes and Chick-fil-A battled over who had the best chicken sandwich. As a result, consumers were the winners by having more delicious options at their disposal.

Heroes come in all ages. The Scholl siblings were just college students when they took on the Third Reich and stood up to the Nazis with their powerful words.

We love a good risk-taking, rugged, entrepreneur, and Richard Branson is exactly that. Today Connor and Brittany tell the story of Branson's many entrepreneurial ventures and how he has revolutionized every industry he's ever worked in.

People have been scared of technological innovation since machines first came around during the Industrial Revolution. But why this fear of tech? And are any of these fears reasonable?