243. What Was WWII?
From 1939-1945 the world saw its most destructive and deadly war between the “Allies” and the “Axis Powers.” Links World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1930 to September 11, 2001 World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1870 to 1935 […]
242. What Are Seven Habits of Highly Effective People?
Successful people are born out of productive habits. Today, Brittany and Connor discuss Stephen Covey’s book “Seven Habits for Highly Effective People,” and the advice he gives to readers to help them be successful and productive people. Links: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Here’s a transcript of our […]
Why I’m Not Buying Today’s “Insurrection” Hysteria
Time to say something controversial: I don’t buy the hullabaloo surrounding this “1/6” anniversary. It’s not that I think the events of one year ago were good. My full-time job is calling out bad government, but hurting people and damaging property to prove a point is wrong: whether in response to election fraud, police brutality, lockdowns, you name […]
241. Who Is Steve Jobs?
Apple is one of the most important brands in the tech world. But no one would know the name, and no one would have an iPhone if it weren’t for one man: Steve Jobs. Links: 1984 Apple commercial 14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably Tuttle Twins Guide to Inspiring Entrepreneurs Here’s a transcript of our […]
240. What Is Progress?
We hear this word thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So I have a question for you to start out, Brittany. Okay. What comes to your mind when you hear the word progress? Brittany: Ooh, that’s a good question. you […]
239. Did Anything Positive Happen over The Last Two Years?
The last two years have been difficult dealing with a pandemic. But as gloomy as things seem, there are still reasons to be optimistic. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think it’s pretty fair to say it’s been a very weird, almost two years, right? That might actually even […]
238. What Is The Invisible Hand?
One of the most important principles in free market economics is the concept of the invisible hand. In his book “The Wealth of Nations,” economist Adam Smith wrote about the invisible hand, a metaphor for the benefits society gets when people act in their own self interest. Links: Adam Smith Books Tuttle Twins and The […]
The Plot to Push Parents Out of Education
Chances are, you’ve already heard about the 1619 Project. If not, a brief refresher… Created by Nikole Hannah-Jones, an activist and New York Times columnist, the project is a series of essays aiming to reframe America through the lens of race. With the help of the media and academic elite, it is a concerted effort […]
237. What Role Can Comedy Play in Keeping Our Leaders in Check?
There is an old saying that only a jester can speak truth to a king. Throughout world history, comedians have played a vital role in using humor to poke fun at leaders, revealing their shortcomings in a humorous way. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So today we have a fun topic […]
236. What Happened in WWI?
Understanding the world wars is important to understanding the state of the world’s foreign conflicts today. Links: Treaty of Versailles Richard Maybury Books Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: As promised, we’re gonna start diving into the World Wars, starting with World War I. We’ve been talking in past episodes about […]