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

436. Who Was Napoleon Bonaparte? 12.04.2023 16:05 ↓

One of the most famous villains in history was a French millitary genius named Napoleon Bonaparte.

435. Does It Really Matter Who We Elect As President? 10.04.2023 15:55 ↓

We are told every four years that the presidential election is the most important of our life. But does it really matter who wins the presidency? Do our lives really change that much with each new president?

434. What Is A Villain? 07.04.2023 16:34 ↓

Life is filled with villains and heroes. Today, Connor and Brittany focus on the villains who have threatened individual liberty throughout history.

433. Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Yourself? 05.04.2023 11:36 ↓

It's important to help your friends and loved ones, but one of the most important things you can do for yourself and others is to make sure you treat yourself like someone you're responsible for helping.

431. Why Is Intellectual Property Such A Heated Issue? 31.03.2023 15:48 ↓

Building on our previous episodes on intellectual property, today Ronni and Brittany discuss why this is such a heated issue.

430. What Is Bureaucracy? 29.03.2023 14:29 ↓

Listeners have probably heard the word "bureacracy" on the podcast before, but what does it mean?

429. What Was the Hindenburg Distaster? 27.03.2023 12:36 ↓

The Hindenburg airship explosion in 1937 has a more complex history than more people realize. At one point it was even used to distribute Nazi propaganda. Ronni talks more about the history of this famous disaster.

427. How is 3-D Printing Changing the World? 22.03.2023 12:10 ↓

3-D printing is revolutionizing the world by allowing human to create items on their own. The possibilities are endless with this new innovation.

426. Who is Galileo? 20.03.2023 13:47 ↓

Today Ronni and Brittany discuss the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei.

425. Why Are Manners So Important? 17.03.2023 14:56 ↓

We may not think much about it when we say "please" and "thank you," but manners play a very important role in our lives and communities.

423. Are Patents Good or Bad? 13.03.2023 14:21 ↓

Ronni talks about her experience with applying for her own patent as well as her upbringing with her inventor father and his patents. Are patents necessarily bad?

422. What Are Some Examples of Intellectual Property? 10.03.2023 14:11 ↓

Listeners know how important property rights are, but what about property that is the result of something you create, like a book or a song?

419. Why Is It Important to Say "I Don't Know?" 03.03.2023 16:17 ↓

People seem to have a lot of opinions about lots of things, but it's okay to not have an view on something you don't know much about. Sometimes the most powerful stance you can take on something is to say "I don't know," and then go do your own research before form an opinion.

418. What Are Some Important Accidental Discoveries? 01.03.2023 18:37 ↓

Some of the most important discoveries were made completely on accident. In fact, in some instances, the people making the discovery had set out to discover something completely different.

416. Are Child Labor Laws Good or Bad? 24.02.2023 14:18 ↓

Many people believe that it should be against the law for kids to work, but these types of laws actually deprive many people of important opportunities. Come learn why!

414. How Did People Learn About History Before Books? 20.02.2023 13:19 ↓

Long before the printing press was invented, history was passed down to different generations without the use of written words.

413. Why Is It Important to Admit When You're Wrong? 17.02.2023 13:13 ↓

Nobody likes being wrong. But recognizing and admitting when you are wrong can make you a better person.

412. Who Is Maria Montessori? 15.02.2023 16:16 ↓

Maria Montessori was a big believer in creating an education method where children could have the freedom over their own education.