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

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

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Ep 560560. Why Do Medication Shortages Happen?

Across the country, government regulations are keeping people from getting the medications they need.

Mar 5, 202414 min

Ep 559559. Are There Shows and Movies out There That Families Can Watch?

Today, it feels like a lot of shows and movies aren't appropriate for families. Why are family-oriented shows harder to find and are there any good options out there for family entertainment?

Feb 29, 202415 min

Ep 558558. What Are Some Creative Activities for Families on a Budget?

The family is the most important community you have and it's also important to strengthen that community by spending fun quality time together. On today's episode, Brittany and Katie discuss some fun ways families can plan activities without breaking the bank.

Feb 27, 202415 min

Ep 557557. Why Do We Teach Compromise in Schools?

In an earlier episode, Brittany and Katie discussed why compromise isn't always a good thing. Today they continue that conversation highlighting why public schools try so hard to teach kids that they should always compromise.

Feb 22, 202413 min

Ep 556556. How Are Political Candidates Chosen?

Every election day, voters go to the polls and cast their vote? But how are those candidates chosen? On today's episode, Brittany and Katie discuss how this process works.

Feb 20, 202414 min

Ep 555555. Why Are Farmers in France Angry?

Farmers in France are taking a stand against their government's regulations.

Feb 15, 202413 min

Ep 554554. What Was The Boston Tea Party?

In December 1773, the American colonists took a stand against unjust taxation in the first organized political protest leading up to the Revolutionary War.

Feb 13, 202414 min

Ep 553553. Is Compromising Always A Good Thing?

We are usually told that compromising is the best thig to do to get along with each other. But is compromise always a good thing?

Feb 8, 202412 min

Ep 552552. What's Wrong with The Two-Party System?

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.

Feb 6, 202416 min

Ep 551551. Meet Katie Hague!

Meet our new cohost, Katie Hague!

Feb 1, 202415 min

Ep 550550. What Is Manifest Destiny and Is It Good or Bad?

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?

Jan 30, 202416 min

Ep 549549. What Is A Monopoly And What Isn't? A Lesson from Taylor Swift

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?

Jan 25, 202415 min

Ep 548548. Is Bitcoin Dead?

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?

Jan 23, 202417 min

Ep 547547. Who Is Argentina's New President?

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?

Jan 18, 202414 min

Ep 546546. Who Was Margaret Thatcher?

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

Jan 16, 202415 min

Ep 545545. Are You Responsible for Your Actions If You're Just Following Orders?

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?

Jan 11, 202415 min

Ep 544544. Do You Have A Right to Make Money?

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.

Jan 9, 202414 min

Ep 543543. Who Are The Tuttle Twins People of The Year?

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

Jan 4, 202413 min

Ep 542542. What Were The Biggest Events of 2023?

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

Jan 2, 202416 min

Ep 541541. Why Has Crime Gotten Worse?

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?

Dec 28, 202316 min

Ep 540540. How Did Property Rights Save Jamestown?

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.

Dec 26, 202314 min

Ep 539539. What Is A Legacy?

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

Dec 21, 202315 min

Ep 538538. What Can We Learn From Jaiden?

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

Dec 19, 202316 min

Ep 537537. How Can You Be Successful As A Kid-Entrepreneur?

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?

Dec 14, 202315 min

Ep 536536. Who Was Thomas Jefferson?

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

Dec 12, 202315 min

Ep 535535. What Is The Difference Between Punishment v. Natural Consequences?

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?

Dec 7, 202314 min

Ep 534534. What Is Egalitarianism?

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.

Dec 5, 202316 min

Ep 533533. Is It More Important To Change Hearts Or Minds?

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?

Nov 30, 202316 min

Ep 532532. Why Was The Boston Massacre Trial So 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.

Nov 28, 202316 min

Ep 531531. Should You Ever Do Work for Free?

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?

Nov 23, 202316 min

Ep 530530. Who From History Would You Want To Meet? Connor Edition

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.

Nov 21, 202316 min

Ep 529529. What Is Going on in Israel?

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?

Nov 16, 202316 min

Ep 528528. What's Going On with Ukraine?

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?

Nov 14, 202316 min

Ep 527527. Is There A Right Way to Apologize?

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.

Nov 9, 202310 min

Ep 526526. Should You Get into College Because of Your Race?

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.

Nov 7, 202316 min

Ep 525525. How Do We Fix Student Loans?

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

Nov 3, 202310 min

Ep 524524. Who Was Katherine Johnson?

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

Nov 1, 202311 min

Ep 523523. Who Was Benito Mussolini?

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

Oct 30, 202311 min

Ep 519519. How Have Memes Changed How We Communicate?

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

Oct 20, 202311 min

Ep 518518. What Is the Golden Rule?

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

Oct 18, 202310 min

Ep 517517. What Does It Mean To Learn From History/The Past?

"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?

Oct 16, 202311 min

Ep 516516. Did The Internet Used To Be The Wild, Wild, West?

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.

Oct 13, 202310 min

Ep 515515. What Are the Parts of the Dollar Bill's Design?

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

Oct 11, 202311 min

Ep 514514. If You Could Meet Any Historical Figure, Who Would It Be?

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!

Oct 9, 202310 min

Ep 513513. What Are The Seven Deadly Sins?

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.

Oct 6, 20239 min

Ep 512512. What Was Your First Job?

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.

Oct 4, 202310 min

Ep 511511. Would You Stand Up For Your Rights?

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?

Oct 2, 202314 min

Ep 510510. How Can Humans Work with AI?

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

Sep 29, 202319 min

Ep 509509. How Should You Negotiate A Salary And Ask for A Raise?

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

Sep 27, 202317 min

Ep 508508. Did Women Always Have Property Rights?

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

Sep 25, 202315 min