403. What is “Woke Capitalism”?
Ronni and Brittany talk about a conference that Ronni attended where she listened to a woman named Jennifer Sey talk about “woke capitalism”: companies that adopt progressive business practices in order to appear altruistic or virtuous or socially responsible. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Okay, so, I […]
402. What Is an Unsung Hero & How Can We Be One?
Not everyone who does big or important things in the world gets recognized. Some people, called “unsung heros” help shape the world in a quiet way. You can be brave and be an unsung hero too. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: So, I think we talked a […]
401. Why Shouldn’t You Compare Yourself to Others?
We should all be growing and improving every single day to be the best versions of ourselves. But sometimes we get caught up comparing ourselves to other people and their success instead of worrying about ourselves. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, our listeners by now probably […]
400. What Does “Voice And Exit” Mean?
There will always be things about the world that need to be changed. But complaining about what we don’t like doesn’t do anything to fix the problem. Instead, we need to voice our opinions and have the courage to do something about it.
399. Why Should You Learn How to Cook?
Planning for your future isn’t just about figuring out what you want to be when you grow up, it’s also about mastering the skills that wil help you be a successful adult. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, the name of this episode is Why You Should […]
398. Do The Ends Justify The Means?
Is it okay to do questionable or even bad things if it helps you reach an end goal? One famous political philosopher Machiavelli thought so. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: I want to start right off in this episode by asking this question, do the ends justify […]
397. Can Presidents Just Cancel Student Loan Debt?
President Biden just forgave thousands of dollars in student loan debt. Student loan debt is a huge problem, but our Constitution doesn’t give him the authority to do something like this without Congress being involved. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, President Biden and his administration recently, […]
396. Why Is It Important to Clean Your Room?
Cleaning your room might seem like a small task. But big lessons can be learned from making sure you keep the space around you neat and tidy. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: So, I am excited because we have a new kid’s book and we haven’t done […]
395. What’s the Difference Between Critical Theory & Critical Thinking?
Critical Theory and Critical Thinking both have the word “critical” in them, but why is one concept considered to be a good way of thinking and the other not as good? What does the word “critical” mean and why is it important to know the difference? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. […]
394. What is “Food Neutrality”?
Is food considered “good” or “bad”? “Healthy” or “unhealthy”? Should we change the definitions of words in order to make people feel better about the food they eat? Ronni and Brittany discuss the concept of “food neutrality”. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, so I just recently […]