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

Brittany and Katie discuss America's two-party system that divides the people and makes them think they can only choose between Democrats or Republicans.

Meet our new cohost, Katie Hague!

When America was expanding in the 19th century, there was this belief that God wanted America to expand its power and presence as much as possible, which is how many of our states were formed. Is this kind of belief dangerous?

Taylor Swift has taken over the entire music industry, which has made some people wonder if she has too much power over modern pop music. Is Taylor Swift an example of a monopoly?

Cryptocurrency used to be one of the hottest topics. But it's not talked about so much anymore. Is there a reason for this? Is Bitcoin still important?

Argentina just elected a new president who calls himself an advocate for individual liberty. But is this too good to be true, and what does it mean for the rest of the world?

One of Britain's most famous prime minister was a controversial woman named Margaret Thatcher, often known as the "Iron Lady."

After WWII, a lot of people tried to make excuses for their war crimes by saying they were "just following orders." Is horrific behavior okay if you were doing what you are told? Or do you have a responsibility to do the right thing no matter what the consequences might be?

Everyone needs to work to provide for their families. But for many professions, the government makes earning a living hard by putting a lot of barriers in the way.

Every year Time Magazine names the most important people of the year. Today, Brittany and Connor get a chance to make their own list.

2023 is almost in the books. What were some of the biggest events that happened this year? And what can we learn from them?

Over the last several years crime in America has gotten much worse. Why has this been happening? And our there things we can do to fix it?

When the first European settlers founded the Jamestown colony, things got off to a rocky start. The only thing that saved the colony was the introduction of private property rights.

Each of us leaves behind a trace of our lives when we leave this world. And what kind of trace we leave behind matters.

Jaiden Rodriguez stood up to ignorance and falsehood, and stood for free speech. What can we learn from his story?

When Ollie Fequiere was six years old, he started a bath bomb business that quickly became popular with his friends and classmates. What lessons can we learn from Ollie?

Today, Brittany and Connor talk about one of the most important American Founding Fathers, a man named Thomas Jefferson.

Bad behavior is sometimes punished to teach us a lesson. But with or without formal punishment, every action, good or bad, has natural consequences that teach us important lessons?

Connor and Brittany are back with another "ism" episode, this time they dive into "egalitarianism" and how it has been used to push dangerous socialist agendas.

To make a change in the world, you have to be able to convince other people that your ideas are the right ones. This means changing minds and hearts, but which one is more important?

Today, Connor and Brittany talk about the Boston Massacre and why the trial that took place after became such an important lesson in our justice system.

As you get started in your career, there are opportunities, like internships, where you may be expected to work for free. Is it ever a good thing to give your work away for free?

You've already heard from Brittany and Ronni, so today, Connor chimes in to tell us which historical figures he would most want to meet.

The entire world is talking about the conflict between Israel and Palenstine. But what is the conflict about? And is there anything the rest of the world can do?

It's been over a year since the situation between Russia and Ukraine reached a boiling point. But what is happening now? And what role is the U.S. playing in the conflict? Should we be playing any role at all?

When we do something wrong, we know to say I am sorry. But what does it mean to really apologize and how can you show that you really mean it.

Have you heard of something called Affirmative Action? This idea means some colleges treat applicants differently based on the color of their skin, which is racism.

Is there anything that can be done to fix the student loan problem?

One of the most brilliant mathematicians broke social barriers and helped America get to the moon.

Today, Brittany and Ronni talk about one of the most infamous villains of the 20th century, the Italian Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini.

Why are memes such a powerful way to communicate with others?

It's a rule common to many religions - treating others the way you need to be treated. What does it mean for our life?

"Those who don't learn from the past are condemned to repeat it." You've probably heard that quote, but what does it really mean?

Years ago, the internet used to be a very different place, where people were free to create and connect with other people around the world without government regulations.

Did you know that there are several features on the dollar bill? Ronni and Brittany walk through some examples.

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel back in time and meet one of your favorite historical figures? We don't have time machines in real life, but it's fun to think about which people we would choose!

Stories, even fictional ones, teach us real world lessons and morals. Today, Brittany and Ronni takl about the 7 Deadly Sins and how they teach us about bad behaviors we should avoid.

Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about their first jobs and what they learned from their experience. The also talk about how that experience helped them in their future career.

Connor interviews Jaiden Rodriguez, the boy behind the viral story of a school kicking him out of class for having a Gadsden flag "Don't tread on me" patch. What would you have done in his situation?

AI isn't going anywhere, so humans need to learn how to work with this new technology and use it to their advantage.

Connor and Brittany discuss some tips for asking your boss for a raise.

Today, Brittany and Connor discuss the history of women's property rights in England and America.

There are a lot of privacy concerns over the popular app, TikTok, but should the government be allowed to ban it?

Today, Connor and Brittany talk about an American villain who grew the government and implemented racist policies.

Today, Connor and Brittany talk about the history of the income tax.

Ronni talks about some online safety tips for kids to keep safe when playing online games.

The only reason we are able to get in airplanes and fly around the world is because of two brothers from Ohio.

Entrepreneurship is about creating value for others. But what does that actually look like?

Is something true just because we believe it is?

It's not always easy to understand why a person thinks the way they do. That's because many of our beliefs are shaped because of our unique experiences in the world.