141. What is the Leviathan Crisis?
Today Connor and Brittany introduce the latest Tuttle Twins book, “The Tuttle Twins and The Leviathan Crisis.” Books: Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them The Tuttle Twins and the Leviathan Crisis Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government Here’s a transcript of our […]
140. What Is Nostalgia And Why Is It Important?
Ever notice how we miss things from our past, so much so that we go out of our way to play with old toys or watch old movies. Today Connor and Brittany dive into the reasons behind the powerful force called “nostalgia.” Links: Stranger Things, Miller Lite, and the Power of Nostalgia in the Marketplace […]
It’s Time We Address the CEO-Cashier Pay Gap…
… At least, that’s what “squad” member Ilhan Omar is saying on twitter this week. Sure, you can say the CEO should be paid less — and the cashiers, busers, and other entry level staff need to be paid more. You can tell your friends. You can tweet it out to the world. It’s your […]
138. What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
The Bill of Rights are popular for being the first ten ratified. But there are other important amendments too. Today Brittany and Connor discuss the Fourteenth Amendment and how it holds the states accountable to the Constitution. Link: Tenth Amendment Center Definition: Jurisdiction Equality Before the Law Cases: Loving v. Virginia Here’s a transcript of […]
137. What is the Fifth Amendment?
Today Brittany and Connor continue discussing the amendments in the Bill of Rights, this time discussing the very important Fifth Amendment. Links: Fifth Amendment Text “Little Pink House” Documentary Definitions: Jury Nullification episode of “The Way The World Works.” Substantive due process Procedural due process Eminent Domain Cases: Lochner v. New York Cedar Point Nursery […]
Get Ready For Double-Masking Summer Camp
Do your kids go to summer camp? If so, they’re in for a treat… the CDC has been cooking up plenty of extra-ridiculous regulations that’ll make this a year to remember. Last week, the increasingly authoritarian agency released new guidance on summer activities. Here’s a quick rundown on the requirements, courtesy of Reason. Everyone at […]
135. Can We Be Both Hero and Villain?
Building on previous episodes about the hero’s journey, today Connor and Brittany talk about how you can be both hero and villain. Links: Harry Potter: Hero’s Journey Definitions: Reciprocity: When an action is done by one person and then the person on the receiving end does the same action back. Think of a boomerang. What […]
134. What Can Girl Scout Cookies Teach Us About Economics?
Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookie season, but there is more in those boxes than just delicious cookies. In fact, Girl Scout Cookie season can teach us a lot about an economic term called “scarcity.” Links: Why the Girl Scouts Are Marketing Geniuses Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi Connor. Connor: You know, we […]
133. Do Men Really Earn More Money Than Women?
There is a common belief that men earn more than women. But is this really true, or is there more to this story than mainstream economists and politicians would have you believe? Links: What the Wage Equality Crusaders Don’t Understand Teach Your Students About the Free Market Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. […]
Biden’s Plan to “Rescue” America… and the Growing Monster of Government
On Wednesday, in an almost-empty room spattered with a few vaccinated-and-masked politicians, Joe Biden laid out his best stab at saving the country. When he wasn’t insisting that “no amendment to the Constitution is final,” that we “can’t yell fire in a crowded theater,” and that America harbors “white supremacy,” he pitched his “American Family […]