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

Is it okay to do questionable or even bad things if it helps you reach an end goal? One famous political philosopher Machiavelli thought so.

President Biden just forgave thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Student loan debt is a huge problem, but our Constitution doesn't give him the authority to do something like this without Congress being involved.

Cleaning your room might seem like a small task. But big lessons can be learned from making sure you keep the space around you neat and tidy.

Critical Theory and Critical Thinking both have the word "critical" in them, but why is one concept considered to be a good way of thinking and the other not as good? What does the word "critical" mean and why is it important to know the difference?

Is food considered "good" or "bad"? "Healthy" or "unhealthy"? Should we change the definitions of words in order to make people feel better about the food they eat? Ronni and Brittany discuss the concept of "food neutrality".

It's that time of year again! It's a new year and it's time to set goals to help you be the best version of yourself in 2023. Today, Ronni and Brittany discuss their goals for the upcoming year.

California is making a lot of laws about energy. Are these laws good? Or do they cause more problems than they solve?

What is collectivism and how is it different from community? If it's good to share and help those around you in your community, why is collectivism considered bad?

What is a constitutional monarchy and how does England's government differ from ours? Brittany and Ronni also discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth and what this means for the English monarchy.

We're often told to "trust your gut" but what does that mean? How can we know when to trust our intuition to keep us safe and when to question our gut reactions to things?

In the 1930's the radio show War of Worlds caused a huge stir as many listeners thought that the fictional story of aliens attacking was real! Ronni and Brittany talk about how this was the first example of "fake news" and how media is used to stir up fear in today's world.

Ronni and Brittany ponder how the internet has changed our lives in the past 25 years, as well as discuss whether or not the world would be better or worse off if the internet were to suddenly disappear.

Charter schools were created as an alternative to public schools, yet the government keeps creating new rules that limit how charter schools can offer innovative education. Why?

Brittany and Ronni talk about why the Internal Revenue Service started, how it has expanded, and what's going on with the new Inflation Reduction Act.

There's so many great books out there; how do you know which ones to read? Brittany talks about some of the books she used to read in her classroom when she taught.

Viktor Frankl was freed from a Nazi concentration camp. When he got out, he wrote a book about finding meaning in life, even in the worst situations.

There is a group of unelected and very powerful people who are trying to implement their plans for how they think the world economy should be ran. And their newest idea for a "Great Reset" might be their scariest idea yet.

Seventy-seven years ago, America dropped nuclear bombs on two cities in Japan killing civilians and showing the world what kind of destruction can be done with a push of a button.

All throughout history governments have tried to ban books to control what the people were allowed to read. But why are governments so scared of letting the people read and think for themselves?

When we go to the store, we take our money and exchange it for goods and services. That is how the US-economy works. But what if there were other economies where the government didn't have as much control, and "money" wasn't the only thing you could exchange for goods and services?

Have you ever traded something you have to a friend for something they have? You may not have known it, but this "bartering" is one of the oldest forms of exchanging value.

Every year, Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, for a brief time, America was split, celebrating Thanksgiving on two different days.

Have you ever noticed how in movies, the adults never trust or even listen to the kids? Why does this happen and why do so many adults have a hard time treating kids like regular people?

Today, Connor and Brittany speak with Rebecca Powers, who runs Live Free Academy. She'll talk to us about the importance of creating education alternatives to public school.

Ronni and Brittany talk about the story of the Emperor's New Clothes and how this relates to the abilty to question what's real in today's world.

Climate change fears have been around for several decades, i.e. holes in the ozone layer, acid rain, global cooling, ice caps melting. But have any of these fears actually been realized?

Ronni and Brittany talk about George Orwell's book 1984 and why shared language and fundamental truths such as 2+2=4 are so important to our world.

People always assume we need the government to implement policies to protect the enviornment. But their solutions always involve force. But kids are taking the lead and showing ways to protect the enviornment without force.

It's important to be respectful of other people's beliefs, but how can you be respectful while still sticking to your priniciples.

The podcast gets a new cohost! Get to know Ronni Peck on this latest episode.

On today's episode, Connor and Brittany tell the story of a young boy who stood up against the Nazi government during WWII.

Property rights are the foundation of this country. But even though they are some of the most important rights we have, they sometimes get ignored.

Before America became a country, community safety was left up to its members. This not only kept them safe from every day threats like theft, but helped them organize to defend themselves against the world's greatest superpower.

Terrible things happen in our world, it's unavoidable. But when tragedies happen and make us sad, how can we deal with these awful things without asking the government to solve problems they aren't capable of fixing.

It's quite common to hear people say we should "tax the rich" so they "pay their fair share" and fund all the socialist programs they want. But is this reasonable or practicable?

Goals are important to have so you know what direction you are heading in. But some goal strategies are better than others.

Are some people in society more privileged than others? And if so, should we do something about it?

No one wants to get in trouble for breaking the law. But what happens when a law seems so unjust, obeying it feels wrong?

From lemonade stands to braiding hair, these days, the government tries to make you get a license for everything.

People often tell young kids that they should turn the hobbies they love into their career. But is this always the best advice?

When the government makes laws, sometimes we assume the behavior they are outlawing is "evil." But is something bad just because the government says it is? Or is there more to it than that?

Even the most successful people sometimes doubt their abilities. This "imposter syndrome," as it's called can hold us back and prevent us from being the best versions of ourselves.

Who should be in charge of raising and teaching children? Parents, or the government?

President Biden just announced the creation of the new "Board of Disinformation" which will be responsible for telling Americans what information is true and which is false in order to "protect" us from threats to our national security.

Student loan debt is a huge problem in this country that impacting a lot of people. But should people who took out these loans be forgiven? Or should they have to pay them back like they promised?

Big companies often love getting big handouts and special privileges from the governments. But sometimes these special favors end up backfiring and causing more harm to the companies than good, as Disney is quickly learning.

Are social media platforms like Twitter legally allowed to censor you? Or does "free speech" only apply to the government?

Elon Musk just bought Twitter and is promising to make it a haven for free speech online.

There are a lot of ways to waste time today, and so many distractions that prevent us from being productive. Why is it so important to manage your scarce resource — your time — in a way that helps you be focused?

What happens when parents get arrested for giving their children independence? Emma and Brittany discuss on today's episode.