248. Should There Be A Death Penalty?
There is a lot of debate about the death penalty. Today Emma and Brittany discuss the top arguments for and against and discuss the harm in giving government the power to take lives. Links: New Effort to “Repeal and Replace” the Death Penalty in Utah Rethink The Death Penalty Here’s a transcript of our conversation: […]
247. What Is The United Nations?
Countries should be making their own rules and laws. But after WWII, the United Nations was formed, greeting global rules for the entire world. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, you know, part of the foundation of this country is the belief that states have the power to make decisions […]
246. What’s It Like to Be a Rebel Homeschool Mom?
Today, Emma and Brittany interview Katie Hague, homeschool mom and former social media manager for the Tuttle Twins podcast. Katie talks about homeschooling seven kids and practicing civil disobedience. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So today we have a guest. We haven’t done an interview in a while, so this […]
245. How Has The Pandemic Impacted Schooling?
The pandemic has caused many to lose faith in government institutions–especially education. Now, more than ever, parents are looking for alternatives to the public education system. Links Homeschooling in the Time of COVID-19 Homeschooling More Than Doubles During the Pandemic Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: You know, COVID has generally […]
244. How Can Teens Not Suck At Life?
Today, our hosts discuss Connor’s new book, “How to Not Suck At Life: 89 Tips for Teens.” Links How to Not Suck At Life Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So today is an exciting episode because you, Connor, have a new book out for teens that I am super excited […]
243. What Was WWII?
From 1939-1945 the world saw its most destructive and deadly war between the “Allies” and the “Axis Powers.” Links World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1930 to September 11, 2001 World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, 1870 to 1935 […]
242. What Are Seven Habits of Highly Effective People?
Successful people are born out of productive habits. Today, Brittany and Connor discuss Stephen Covey’s book “Seven Habits for Highly Effective People,” and the advice he gives to readers to help them be successful and productive people. Links: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Here’s a transcript of our […]
Why I’m Not Buying Today’s “Insurrection” Hysteria
Time to say something controversial: I don’t buy the hullabaloo surrounding this “1/6” anniversary. It’s not that I think the events of one year ago were good. My full-time job is calling out bad government, but hurting people and damaging property to prove a point is wrong: whether in response to election fraud, police brutality, lockdowns, you name […]
241. Who Is Steve Jobs?
Apple is one of the most important brands in the tech world. But no one would know the name, and no one would have an iPhone if it weren’t for one man: Steve Jobs. Links: 1984 Apple commercial 14 Apple Products That Failed Miserably Tuttle Twins Guide to Inspiring Entrepreneurs Here’s a transcript of our […]
240. What Is Progress?
We hear this word thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So I have a question for you to start out, Brittany. Okay. What comes to your mind when you hear the word progress? Brittany: Ooh, that’s a good question. you […]