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

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.

The government loves to ban things. This time, they are coming after light bulbs.

We all have certain mindsets, or the way we think of and view the world. But sometimes these mindsets bring us down and stop us from growing as people. Today Brittany and Connor discuss how we can change them and become more productive people.

We sometimes hear words like "school" and "education" used in the same way. But are they the same thing? Or is there a big difference between these words?

In this episode, Ronni and Brittany explore the concept of two different kinds of gift horses and talk about when you should graciously accept gifts, and when you should be skeptical.

It's not always easy to have difficult conversations around politics with others. That's where the organization Braver Angels comes in.Learn tips how to "depolarize" our country.

Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about one of our TT courageous heroes, Robert Smalls.

During the Cold War, Russia and America raced to see who could be the first to put a man on the moon.

One of the latest AI innovations is something called ChatGPT, an incredible platform that is both exciting and scaring people.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has launched an economic war against Disney because he doesn't agree with their "woke" beliefs. Just beause you disagree with someone doesn't mean you should take every measure to punish them.

It's so easy to focus on being jealous of what other people have instead of being thankful for what we have in our own lives.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is the idea that companies should be held accountable for their stated contributions to the climate change effort. But is ESG investing just another type of social credit type system but for companies?

Ronni talks about her college experience of being in a "secret society" and explores other famous secret societies throughout history.

Emergencies, like natural disasters and economic crises, happen without warning. That's why it's so important to be prepared.

Dr. BJ Fogg joins Connor to discuss his book Tiny Habits, share four tips for kids to develop good habits, and new songs for kids he has created to teach these important ideas.