214. Why Is Everything Getting More Expensive?
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ll notice that the price of everything has been skyrocketing. While inflation plays a huge role in this problem, there are other factors as well, including something called shrinkflation. Links: Tuttle Twins and The Creature from Jekyll Island Beware Of ‘Shrinkflation,’ Inflation’s Devious Cousin Ducktales Inflation Tuttle […]
213. What Is A Social Credit Score?
Imagine being told you can’t participate in society because of the things you believe? In China, this is already happening with something called a social credit score. And it’s possible it could happen in America as well. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, today I wanna talk about something that […]
How to Raise a “Woke Baby”
Do you dream of rearing your toddler into an antiracist, feminist, leftist activist? If so, you’re in luck: it’s never been easier. The shelves of pretty much every major book retailer in the country are packed with baby books to help you get the job done. Start your child’s woke journey by picking up a […]
211. Why Is It Important to Know Yourself?
Knowing yourself well and understanding why you act the way you do can help you confront and overcome your weaknesses while strengthening the areas where you already excel. Today Brittany and Emma discuss ways in which you can learn to know yourself better. Links: Myers Briggs Strengthsfinder DISC Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, […]
210. Why Is It Important to Face Your Fears?
What’s best for you is not always the easiest path to follow. Sometimes we have to do the hard thing and face our fears in order to have a successful life. Today Connor and Brittany discuss how to face your fears productively. Links: Fear-Setting Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, […]
209. Can A Universal Basic Income Work?
Calls for a universal basic income, a monthly check to all Americans, are plentiful these days. But what are the consequences of using taxpayer dollars to give everyone a government paycheck? Link: The Top Three Arguments against a Universal Basic Income Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: You know, there are […]
Empty Shelves and Atlas Shrugged
For the past two years, the American government has spent most of its energy (and a lot of your money) convincing us that leaving our homes is a heinous act of selfishness. And between the press conference fear-mongering, each new iteration of “fifteen days to slow the spread,” extended school shutdowns, and threats to take away Christmas […]
208. Can A Company Survive Creative Destruction?
Continuing an earlier discussion about creative destruction, today Brittany and Connor talk about innovation and how it can help an outdated product or company stay afloat when others have collapsed. Link: The Last Blockbuster Who Killed The Electric Car? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So each of our episodes are […]
207. Do You Need to Go to College?
Today Connor and Brittany are joined by Cameron Sorsby, the CEO of Praxis, to discuss whether college is necessary for everyone. Links: Praxis Skip College: Launch Your Career Without Debt, Distractions, Or a Degree Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: So, college. Whether to go or not, and I feel […]
206. Should We All Follow Our Passions?
Most of us have been given advice like “follow your passion,” or “pursue what you love.” But is this always the best advice for everyone? Or is there more to choosing a career than just doing what you love? powerpress] Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Today we wanna talk about, […]