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

Logical fallacies are all around us. Building on a previous episode, Emma and Brittany talk about the "appeal to emotions" and how it can be used against you in a philosophical discussion or debate.

Imagine a light company trying to sue the sun for stealing its jobs. Sounds ridiculous, but these types of protectionist complaints actually happen today in real life. In Frédéric Bastiat's "Candlestick Makers Petition" he uses satire to explain protectionism. But his comical piece later turned into a reality when a landscaping labor union tried to sue goats for stealing their jobs.

Today, Brittany and Connor sit down and talk with Austin Craig from the documentary, "Life on Bitcoin." Austin will explain how he was able to live off this crypto currency for several months and the obstacles he faced along the way.

If there is anything the pandemic has taught us, it's the importance of health. But all too often people rely on the government to tell them what health standards to follow. But history has shown us that the government isn't always the best entity to tell us what's healthy and what is not.

In Part II of this two-part episode, Emma and Brittany discuss President Biden's decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, why this has been such a big deal, and how the entire situation shows that, once again, Ron Paul was right about foreign policy all along.

In Part I of this two-part episode, Emma and Brittany discuss President Biden's decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, why this has been such a big deal, and how the entire situation shows that, once again, Ron Paul was right about foreign policy all along.

The government shouldn't be in the business of picking winners and losers, but when governments give money to some companies to give them a leg up on the competition, that's exactly what happens.

Having good self-esteem and being confident in your abilities isn't just good for your own well being, it helps other people too.

Today, Emma and Brittany talk about what makes someone a hero and give some examples of their own heroes.

We all believe in the importance of liberty. But how can we best sell these ideas to others who might not be so sure?

Should a person be judged by the content of their character, or the color of their skin? Our country was founded in the belief that all men are created equal, but there are new(ish) ideologies that threaten this belief and seek to have be judged solely on their ethnicity.

Most of us know who Martin Luther King jr. is, but today Connor and Brittany talk about what he can teach us about equality under the law and even civil disobedience.

The American Revolution was important not just for our own country, but for the entire world as well. While the French sought freedom from its own oppressive monarchy around the same time as the U.S., their motives were a bit different from the American colonists.

Life can be scary and difficult, but remembering to be grateful for what you have can help keep you happy even during the darkest of times.

Productivity is an important part of building a successful life. One way you can improve your productivity is by having daily routines to keep you anchored and driven.

Everyone needs professional advice at some point in their career, and mentorships are a great way to get the information you need and stay accountable while you build your career.

Is there only a fixed amount of wealth in this world, or can people create an infinite amount of value? On today's episode, Brittany and Emma discuss.

Art and music are powerful tools against the establishment. And during the cold war, when Eastern European was cutoff from most of western civilization and capitalism, rock & roll's influence couldn't be stopped.

Olympic season is upon us. But while many get excited to watch the games, there are many genuine concerns about the economic consequences of the Olympic games.

The government hates competition. But one man once dared to take on the United States Postal Service, creating a free market alternative... until he was shut down.

TSA, DEA, FDA... we are surrounded by federal agencies that have way too much power. On today's episode, we discuss what these agencies are and how they impact our daily lives.

Author Max Borders joins Brittany and Connor to discuss the important role communities play in promoting individual liberty and limited government.

These days, you hear people talking about "their truth." Everyone seems to think they live in their own version of reality, but in a world where everyone has their own beliefs about what is true and what is not, is there any objective truth? Brittany and Emma discuss.

You may have heard of Bitcoin and Blockchain, but have you ever heard of the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto? Today Brittany and Emma talk about the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, who walked away from the project as soon as it was born.

The best entrepreneurs are those we dare to challenge the status quo. Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia took on the hotel industry by always asking the question, "how can I make this better?"