60. Why Was Henry Ford So Important?
Once upon a time, cars were a luxury item only the super rich could afford. But thanks to Henry Ford and an economic concept called “economies of scale,” cars were able to mass produced, making them more affordable to everyday people. Terms: Economies of Scale: When the cost of producing one unit of a good […]
59. Has technological innovation made us better or worse off?
The internet and the “internet of things” has completely changed our world. On one hand, this tech has helped make our world safer, on the other hand we now live in a world where tech has caused us to lose our privacy. Today Connor and Brittany discuss the role tech has played in our modern […]
58. What is Fascism?
On today’s episode, Connor and Brittany continue their discussion on “isms,” focusing specifically one we hear about a lot these days, “fascism.” The pair dive into what fascism is and why it’s such a threat to individual liberty. Books: Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today People: Benito Mussolini Here is the transcript of […]
57. Does It Really Matter Who Wins The Presidency?
During election season, the media and politicians like to tell us that the fate of the future depends on the outcome of the presidential election. While the president does have a lot of power, the truth is presidents and other politicians can’t save us from all our problems. The truth is, when all is said […]
56. Should You Take Out Student Loans to Pay for College?
College is an expensive investment. So expensive, in fact, that a lot of young people often take out student loans to pay for their education. But student loans come with a lot of problems that negatively impact a student’s future, the economy, and the cost of tuition. Books: Skip College: Launch Your Career Without Debt, […]
55. Kerry McDonald
In this episode, Connor and Brittany sit down with the mother of four and author of the book, “Unschooled” to talk about the future of education in a post-pandemic world. Books: Unschooled: Raising Curious Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom Links: New Harvard Study Shows Dangers of Early Education Pandemic Pods Make Homeschool Easier for […]
54. Is There A Difference Between Nationalism and Patriotism?
“Nationalism” and “Patriotism” often get mistaken for having the same meaning. While there are some small similarities, these words mean very different things, and as Brittany and Connor will discuss, one of these words has been very problematic throughout history. Links: Why America Should Apologize Washington’s Farewell Address Here is the transcript of our […]
53. Where Do Prices Come From?
Ever wonder why a candy bar costs a $1? Or why a pizza costs nearly $20? On today’s episode Brittany and Connor dive into prices and where they come from. Spoiler alert, we might have more power over this as consumers than you might think! Links: Where Do Prices Come From? Tuttle Twins and Miraculous […]
What is Propaganda? Podcast Ep 52
For as long as there have been governments, those in power have been using media and art to manipulate the public into thinking or doing what they want. We often call this “propaganda.” On today’s episode, Brittany and Connor talk about what propaganda means and how individuals can learn to identify it in their everyday […]
51. Ron Paul
Former congressman Dr. Ron Paul joins Connor and Brittany today to talk about liberty for the next generation, his time in Congress, and what we can all do to spread the freedom philosophy. Links: Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum Albert Jay Nock, The Remnant Ron Paul gets booed during South Carolina debate in 2012 Books: Books […]