582. Is The Clock Ticking for TikTok?
Brittany and Rachel discuss the future of TikTok if the goverment ban goes into effect.
581. What Happens When The Government Controls Health?
The government has played a big role in health information, guidance, and care. But has their involvement actually made the country healthier?
580. Who was Lady Godiva? (A tax protestor???)
With tax season coming up, Rachel shares the legend of her favorite tax protester – Lady Godiva! Did you know her famous ride through Coventry was in protest of taxes? Have some chocolate and settle in and listen to the facts and the legends about Lady Godiva.
579. Gold in Fort Knox
We abandoned the gold standard decades ago. So what does the gold in Ft Knox really signify? And what if its not all there?
578. What is a Presidential Pardon?
Presidential pardons have been in the news a lot lately. Today, Rachel and Brittany discuss what this means and how different presidents have used their pardoning power.
577. What is a “Sweatshop”? Should You Boycott Things Made in Sweatshops?
The best answer to a sweatshop is more sweatshops. Competition is better than shutting them down.
576. Why Is It Important for The Government to “Declassify” Documents?
Throughout history, the government has “classified” documents, or, kept certain things hidden from they people “for our own good and safety.” Should the people be kept in the dark about important event? Or do we have a right to know the whole story?
575. Should the Government Work with the Private Sector
Public/private partnerships and NGOs (non-governmental organizations) – are they good or bad? The private sector is better at most things, so shouldn’t the government “delegate” some things to private companies? Rachel and Brittany hash out the pros and cons with that idea.
574. What Is The Best Foreign Policy?
Our relationships with other countries can determine whether we live in war or peace. There are a lot of different opinions about what they best type of foreign policy should be, and today Brittany and Rachel discuss why it is important to talk and trade with other world leaders, even when we disagree.
573. Why Does the American Revolution Still Matter?
The American Revolution happened almost 250 years ago, so why does it still matter in our modern world? Today Rachel and Brittany discuss the importance of the Revolution and why it matters today more than ever.
