460. What Are Some Tips to Calm Down When You’re Mad?
Everyone gets mad. But sometimes, it’s hard to control our emotions when something sets us off. Today, Brittany and Ronni discuss some tips for calming down when you get angry.
459. Should We Be Censoring Old Books?
Should publishers censor classic books written long ago to protect people from getting their feelings hurt? Some people think so. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, I’m going to say his name wrong. Roald Doll. Do you know who this is? Ronni: I know who this is, […]
458. Can Acts of Charity Sometimes Be Selfish?
Famous YouTuber MrBeast paid for 1,000 blind people to have surgery to help them see. Instead of appreciating his good deed, some people on the internet said that his act of kindness was selfish. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: I think we can all agree that doing […]
457. Why Is It Important To Not Sweat The Small Stuff?
Life is filled with obsticals big and small. Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about the importance of not letting small things get you down. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, life is a wild ride, right? Ronni: Oh, that’s for sure. Brittany: I think you can agree […]
456. What Was The Silk Road?
Today, Brittany and Connor talk about the great Silk Road and how trading helped spread ideas and goods across the world before there were trains, planes, or cars.
455. What Does It Mean to Pay It Forward?
Don’t something nice for a stranger can make someone’s day and put a smile on their face. Think how much better the world would be if we made an effort to spread random acts of kindness.
454. Who Was Nicholas II?
Today, Brittany and Connor talk about another famous villain, Nicholas the II and how his lust for power and control over his people earned him such an infamous reputation.
453. What Was The Industrial Revolution?
From machines to trains, the Industrial Revolution completely changed the way we live our lives. Today, Brittany and Connor talk about one of the most important eras in human history.
452. What is Demonetization?
When inflation rises too sharply and currency loses its’ value, governments can and do take away all the value of the currency in a process called “demonetization”. In this episode, Ronni and Brittany talk about what’s happening in Zambia. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: So, I know […]
451. What is Counterspeech & How Does it Differ from Free Speech?
Should all free speech be allowed in all circumstances? Or are there some instances where some kinds of speech may be considered distasteful or vulgar? How do you combat these sorts of undesirable speech without limiting free speech? That’s where counterspeech comes in! Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. […]