388. Why Did Orson Welles’ The War of the Worlds Radio Show Cause a Panic?
In the 1930’s the radio show War of Worlds caused a huge stir as many listeners thought that the fictional story of aliens attacking was real! Ronni and Brittany talk about how this was the first example of “fake news” and how media is used to stir up fear in today’s world. Here’s a transcript […]
387. What Would Happen If the Internet Went Out?
Ronni and Brittany ponder how the internet has changed our lives in the past 25 years, as well as discuss whether or not the world would be better or worse off if the internet were to suddenly disappear. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey. So, I was […]
386. Why Does The Government Hate Charter Schools?
Charter schools were created as an alternative to public schools, yet the government keeps creating new rules that limit how charter schools can offer innovative education. Why? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think a lot of our listeners probably know that public schools are failing, and I don’t […]
385. What Is The IRS?
Brittany and Ronni talk about why the Internal Revenue Service started, how it has expanded, and what’s going on with the new Inflation Reduction Act. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, if you guys listen to our podcast, which you do, ’cause you’re listening now, you probably […]
384. What Are Some Great Books You Should Be Reading This Fall?
There’s so many great books out there; how do you know which ones to read? Brittany talks about some of the books she used to read in her classroom when she taught. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, the kids are either going back to school or […]
6 States that are Homeschool Friendly (number 3 will surprise you!)
If you’re considering homeschooling your children, you’re not alone. In the United States, the homeschooling movement is growing every year. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of homeschooled students in the U.S. has increased by more than 3% every year since 1999. Today, there are more than 2 million homeschooled students […]
Is Biden Lying About Inflation or Does He Really Not Know About the Fed?
It’s the Fed, Joe! Back in May, President Biden accused greedy corporations of causing inflation by not paying their “fair share”. Before that he blamed rising food and fuel costs on Russia, calling it “Putin’s price hike”. But people who understand the way money and business work know that the soaring inflation and rising prices […]
It Turns Out the CDC is Actually Worse Than We Thought
I hate to sound like an alarmist, but… are you kidding me with this??? In today’s episode of, The Government Will Ruin Your Life and Then Tweet About it Gleefully, I present the head of the CDC, Rachael Walensky, celebrating the “sacrifice and suffering” of African American men used as guinea pigs by Big Pharma […]
It’s Not Me, It’s You: 6 Steps for a Clean Breakup With Public Education
If you’re thinking about homeschooling your kids, then you’ve probably already considered all the reasons why public education might not be the best fit for your family. Maybe you’re concerned about the quality of education your kids are receiving. Maybe you’re worried about the environment at their school—the bullying, the peer pressure, the lack of […]
383. Who Is Viktor Frankl?
Viktor Frankl was freed from a Nazi concentration camp. When he got out, he wrote a book about finding meaning in life, even in the worst situations.