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

Today, Brittany and FEE's Dan Sanchez talk about John Locke and the Constitution. https://fee.org/articles/the-philosophy-that-framed-the-constitution/ https://fee.org/articles/the-most-dangerous-man-in-the-world/ https://libertyletters.substack.com/

The First Amendment isn't just about free speech. In fact, it covers a lot of expression, including your right to burn an American Flag.

The government has a printing press, and yet they are in debt. Why can't they just print up whatever they need to pay it off and call it a day? Lessons from the German hyperinflation of 1919-1923 and how chaotic that was.

Today, Brittany dives into the "group think" bias and how it harms and divides us in society today.

The First Amendment protects the right to free speech. But these days, there is a lot of debate about whether "hate" speech is protected and if it is ever okay for a private compay to engage in censorship.

As students head back to school, it's important the lessons John Taylor Gatto about what education should and shouldn't be.

Brittany dives into the discussions that eventually led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

In this episode, Brittany explains why the young activist Charlie Kirk left such a mark on the world.

In the final days of the Articles of Confederation, things started heating up when one farmer returning home from the Revolutionary War had had enough.

After the Declaration of Independence was signed, but before the Constitution was signed, America was governed by what were called the Articles of Confederation.

People throw around the term "democracy" when describing the American political system. Is America really a democracy?

Choose your friends wisely. Do they want the best for you? Are they good influences? Are YOU a good influence on your friends? Choosing people you associate with is actually a pretty important life skill!

Over 80 years ago, economist F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most famous books in favor of individualism and free markets. It even inspired one of the Tuttle Twins books!

This story was so impactful for Ron Paul that he kept copies in his congressional office to pass out. Our thinking about the role of government and legitimate use of taxpayer funds has radically changed since Davy Crockett was a congressman. Did you know Davy Crockett was a congressman?

The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."

The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."

The story of John D. Rockefeller, one of the Gilded Era's self-made entrepreneurs.

Is homeschool really cheaper than public school? Rachel makes the case for why it is not for most families, but that is not why we homeschool! We homeschool because it is right for our families and SO worth it! We explore the concept of opportunity cost.

Nearly 600 years before the Revolutionary War, English Barons created a revolutionary document that laid the foundation for the Constitution.

If good people who believe in liberty don't occupy those seats in government, someone else will! Sometimes its really hard for someone skeptical of government power to choose to be a part of the "leviathan" but let's think that through. And if you WANT to get involved in government, how do you get started? Rachel gives insights from her campaigns and time on Capitol Hill.

On today's episode, we celebrate former Congressman Ron Paul's 90th birthday and discuss what makes him so special.

Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves.

Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves.

As characters in stories go on adventures, face challenges, and learn important lessons, there comes a point where they must choose to either grow into someone braver, kinder, or wiser or go in the wrong direction and become more selfish, angry, or cruel.

Rachel and Brittany tackle another one of the logical fallacies that prevent people from thinking rationally.