161. Who Was Leonard Read?
If you’re a fan of the Tuttle Twins and the Miraculous Pencil, you might have heard of Leonard Read. Read not only wrote I, Pencil, the book that inspired the Tuttle Twins book, he also founded the Foundation for Economic Education. Links: Leonard Read, the Founder and Builder Leonard Read, the Man I, Pencil The […]
160. What Are Your Favorite Stories from The Revolutionary War?
In honor of Independence Day, Connor and Brittany talk about some of their favorite stories to come out of the Revolutionary War era and the founding of the United States. Links: The American Crisis Declaration of Independence: A Transcription The Letters of John and Abigail Adams Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, […]
There Will Always be Another Variant
Have we learned our lesson yet? With a new “Delta Variant” Covid strain already stoking up fear online and on TV, I’d sure hope so. Right now, we’re standing at a unique crossroads. With one pandemic fading into history, and a repeat looming ahead, it’s a good time to stop and think about what we’ve […]
159. How Can You Control Your Emotions?
Many of the courageous heroes we have discussed have one thing in common: an ability to think rationally and control their feelings. Today, Connor and Brittany brainstorm some ways to help you learn how to control your emotions and think about the facts, not just your feelings. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. […]
158. How Did One Man Save the World from Nuclear War?
Individuals can change the world. In 1983, Stanislav Petrov used logic to think rationally and avoid a nuclear war that would have changed the course of history. Links: The Nuclear War That Almost Was and the Man Who Prevented It Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi Connor. Connor: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, we’ve told a lot […]
Books About Communism Creeping Back Into Mainstream
Have you or your children ever read a “Who Was” book? Chances are you’ve at least seen one before. With over 250 in print, these short biographies for kids have been popping up at local libraries and Scholastic book fairs for decades. According to the series’ official website, these books exist to “tell the incredible […]
157. How Did the 16th Amendment Change Life for All Americans?
There was a time in this country when we didn’t have an income tax. Americans were allowed to keep all the money they had worked so hard to get. But when the 16th Amendment was ratified, all that changed. Links: 16th Amendment Text The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island Here’s a transcript […]
156. A Year of “The Way The World Works!”
Connor and Brittany share their favorite memories and episodes from the past year and discuss why this podcast is so important for families. Links: The Tuttle Twins and the Leviathan Crisis Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them The Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule The Tuttle Twins […]
155. How Can Entrepreneurship Fight Poverty?
Today, Connor and Brittany welcome Magatte Wade to the show, an incredible entrepreneur who is using the market to fight African poverty. Links: Made in Mékhé How One Entrepreneur Is Waging War on Poverty in Africa The Solution to Poverty Is Opportunity, Not Charity Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So […]
154. Who Was John D. Rockefeller?
John D. Rockefeller has a lot to teach us about self-control, focus, and work ethic that he later applied in life to show the world what can be accomplished with purpose, vision, planning, and execution. Links: The Tuttle Twins Guide to Inspiring Entrepreneurs Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: You know, behind […]