17. Are You Allowed to Say “No” to People in Power?
Sometimes people in power make laws that we don’t agree with, sometimes they even make laws that go against the Constitution. What happens when we disagree with lawmakers and is it ever okay to disobey these laws? Terms: Rule of Law: the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and […]
16. How Do Entrepreneurs Make The World A Better Place?
Businessmen and women play a unique role in our society. By solving problems, creating useful products and services, and creating jobs, entrepreneurs help make our whole world a better place. Links Magatte Wade Richard Branson Scott Paul Elon Musk Steve Jobs Terms Entrepreneur: A person who takes risks and starts businesses that create value and […]
15. Why Do Politicians Want Us to be Scared?
During the Coronavirus pandemic, we saw lots of lawmakers and people in power use the crisis to to champion policies and pass laws. But the pandemic was not the first time this has happened. Politicians often use crises, like war and economic problems, to pass harmful laws. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi […]
14. What Are Some Businesses I Can Start As A Kid?
You don’t have to be a grownup to start a business. From neighborhood lemonade stands to homemade toys, there are so many ways for kids to be entrepreneurial. Links Kid Trillionaire Lessons from a Lemonade Stand Meet the teens who make six figures mowing lawns Acton Children’s Business Fair Children’s Entrepreneur Market Teenager becomes millionaire […]
13. Do I Have to Go to College to be Successful?
So many grownups are always telling kids they need to go to college in order to be successful adults. But what if college isn’t the right path for everyone? And maybe there are other ways to become successful adults. Links Skip College Praxis John Taylor Gatto This is the transcript of our conversation: Brittany: […]
12. Can the Government Tell You What You Can Put in Your Body?
From telling us what food we eat to what medicines we can take, people in power have tried to tell individuals what they shouldn’t put into their bodies for decades. But who should decide what a person can do, the individual or the government? Food and Drug Administration: The government agency responsible for determining what […]
11. Why Is The Declaration of Independence so Important?
In 1776, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, officially marking the beginning of the United States of America. Links Common Sense Tuttle Twins 10 Important Facts about the Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence Text John Locke and the Right to Revolution Timeline of Revolutionary War; Here is the transcript of our conversation: […]
What is Free Speech? Podcast Ep 10
The First Amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to free speech. But what does “free speech” actually mean and are there any limits to that freedom? Free Speech: The right to express opinions or beliefs without the government telling you what you can and cannot say People to Know James Madison Thinks to […]
9. Who Has More Power, States or the Federal Government?
We know the federal government holds a lot of power, but what happens when the states and the federal government disagree? Thinks to Know Fugitive Slave Act Real ID Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions Key Terms Enumerated Powers: A list of things the government is allowed to do Nullification: The right of each state to cancel […]
8. Is Inequality Bad?
No two people are the same. But our differences aren’t a bad thing. In fact, our differences allows us to use our special talents and skills to trade with others and live meaningful lives. Links Harrison Bergeron Key Terms Division of labor: A production process involving many different people, each of whom specialize in and […]