285. What Is Cause And Effect?
Nothing we do comes without a consequence. Understanding this is one of the keys to understanding the way the world works. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think one of the biggest problems I see in our world today, and of course, we talk about the way the world […]
283. Should We Be Scared of Covid Variants?
We are two years into the pandemic and there seems to be a new variant every few months. Should we be scared of these new variants? And what can we do if the government tries to use these new strains to lock us down again? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. […]
281. What is Globalism?
Our economy works best when we trade with other nations. But some people fear that working with other countries will result in dangerous “globalism.” Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So today we have another ism for you. We love our isms, or sometimes we don’t love our isms. It depends […]
280. Why Is Exercise Such A Big Deal?
Understanding how the world works means understanding how to create a healthy, prosperous, and successful life. A large part of that is making sure we build good habits, like exercise. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So today I thought it’d be fun to do a little bit of a different […]
279. What Have We Learned This Year?
2021 has been a crazy year. As we enter 2022, Brittany and Emma talk about some lessons we have learned about the way the world works in 2021. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So by the time, our listeners tune into this, we will be done with 2021, or as […]
278. What Is Maoism?
Today, Connor and Brittany dive into another scary “isms” and discuss how it’s impacting American politics. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So today we are gonna continue with our seemingly never-ending discussion on isms. I feel like every time I think like we’ve covered all the isms, I’m like, no, […]
277. Are You A Domestic Terrorist?
Imagine your own country labeling you a domestic terrorist because you didn’t think the way they wanted you to. Unfortunately, that’s already happening! Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: So I have a provocative question for you. Brittany: Oh, okay. Connor: Are you a terrorist? Brittany: What like, someone who uses violence against people […]
276. What Does It Mean To “Follow The Science?”
The government loves to tell us that it is our duty to “follow the science” when it comes to things like covid. But when the government is in charge of the meaning of “science” they form a monopoly over information. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: We’ve heard a phrase a […]
275. What’s The Problem with China?
China is one of the most dangerous communists dictatorships in the world. But why should Americans be concerned about what’s happening in a country so far away from ours? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, China is a country talked a lot about these days. I almost, I feel like […]
274. What Is The Patriot Act?
After 9/11 our rights were threatened by a piece of legislation called The Patriot Act. In many ways, our world hasn’t been the same since. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So, today I wanna talk about something that affects all of us and affects our lives and our privacy that […]