393. What Are Your Goals for 2023?
It’s that time of year again! It’s a new year and it’s time to set goals to help you be the best version of yourself in 2023. Today, Ronni and Brittany discuss their goals for the upcoming year. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So this is my […]
392. What’s Going on with California’s Energy Crisis?
California is making a lot of laws about energy. Are these laws good? Or do they cause more problems than they solve? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So California is added again. Yeah. Which I feel like say. Ronni: Oh, California. Brittany: Oh, California. So they are […]
391. Are Communities An Example of Collectivism?
What is collectivism and how is it different from community? If it’s good to share and help those around you in your community, why is collectivism considered bad? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think our listeners probably know that we are not fans of collectivism, […]
390. What Is A Monarchy?
What is a constitutional monarchy and how does England’s government differ from ours? Brittany and Ronni also discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth and what this means for the English monarchy. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I planned this episode months ago, actually, and it kept […]
389. How Do You Trust Your Gut To Know What’s Right?
We’re often told to “trust your gut” but what does that mean? How can we know when to trust our intuition to keep us safe and when to question our gut reactions to things? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, so I have a question for you. […]
388. Why Did Orson Welles’ The War of the Worlds Radio Show Cause a Panic?
In the 1930’s the radio show War of Worlds caused a huge stir as many listeners thought that the fictional story of aliens attacking was real! Ronni and Brittany talk about how this was the first example of “fake news” and how media is used to stir up fear in today’s world. Here’s a transcript […]
387. What Would Happen If the Internet Went Out?
Ronni and Brittany ponder how the internet has changed our lives in the past 25 years, as well as discuss whether or not the world would be better or worse off if the internet were to suddenly disappear. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey. So, I was […]
386. Why Does The Government Hate Charter Schools?
Charter schools were created as an alternative to public schools, yet the government keeps creating new rules that limit how charter schools can offer innovative education. Why? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think a lot of our listeners probably know that public schools are failing, and I don’t […]
385. What Is The IRS?
Brittany and Ronni talk about why the Internal Revenue Service started, how it has expanded, and what’s going on with the new Inflation Reduction Act. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, if you guys listen to our podcast, which you do, ’cause you’re listening now, you probably […]
384. What Are Some Great Books You Should Be Reading This Fall?
There’s so many great books out there; how do you know which ones to read? Brittany talks about some of the books she used to read in her classroom when she taught. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, the kids are either going back to school or […]