74. What is Censorship?
For people to be truly free, they must live in a society that values free speech. All too often, governments suppress speech that is contrary to their ends in order to maintain control. But it’s not just governments. Lots of people use censorship to try and control the narrative instead of letting people freely voice […]
71. When Were “The Good Old Days?”
People are always complaining about our present day by telling us that back in the “good ol’ days” things things used to better. But every generation seems to think that their era was “the good ol’ days.” So the real question is, did such a time even exist? And if so, when were these “great” […]
70. What Is the Economy?
We often hear the term “economy” thrown around on the news or during political debates. But what exactly is the economy and why do those in power think they can control it? Links: Teach Your Students About The Free Market Fight of The Century John Maynard Keynes Invisible Hand Economics in One Lesson Here’s […]
69. How Does the Supreme Court Work?
Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court of the United States, where nine Supreme Court Judges reside. These judges have a huge responsibility because their decisions will be used to interpret the Constitution for years to come. Join Connor and Brittany as they explain how the Supreme Court works and why […]
68. How Can Juries Make A Difference?
Our Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a jury by peers should they be accused of a crime. On this episode, Connor and Brittany talk about the important role juries play in our legal system and how they can be empowered to ensure justice prevails. Links: Nullify Drug War, Empower Juries, Save Lives: All In […]
67. What Is Creative Destruction?
Sometimes the old ways of doing things have to be destroyed to make way for new and better ways. We see this all the time in our economy when innovation replaces outdated practices. This “creative destruction,” as it is often referred, is what helps fill our world with an endless variety of goods and services […]
66. How Did Communism Almost Destroy the First Thanksgiving?
The holidays are upon us, but there is one aspect about Thanksgiving many people have never heard. When the pilgrims got to Plymouth Rock, their belief in communism almost led to their downfall. In fact, there was almost no first Thanksgiving at all. Links: The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving Why the Pilgrims Abandoned Common Ownership […]
64. What Is A Logical Fallacy?
Logical Fallacies, or flawed reasoning, occur all the time in our world. Politicians use them, the media uses them, and unfortunately, many people routinely fall for these fallacies. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss what a logical fallacy is and how you can avoid using them and falling for them in everyday life. Links: Thou shalt […]
62. How Can You Stay Positive In A Crazy World?
The world is a crazy place, but that doesn’t mean we have to be sad and gloomy about it. There is so much to be optimistic about there are plenty of ways you can try your best to stay positive even when everything around us is chaotic. Links: How Gratitude Can Rewire Your Brain for […]
61. How Does The Electoral College Work?
Unlike other countries, who elect their officials through popular vote, our country uses something called the “Electoral College.” Many people, even adults, don’t really understand how it works. Today, Brittany and Connor explain the Electoral College and the role in plays in presidential elections. Terms: Electoral College: A body of delegates who represent the states […]