88. Who Was Karl Marx?
Collectivism, and specifically socialism, are threats to individual liberty. In order to understand how we can combat these destructive ideas, we need to understand where they came from. Today, Connor and Brittany profile Karl Marx, the father of socialism and author of “The Communist Manifesto.” Links: Teen Vogue Articles Here’s a transcript of our conversation: […]
87. What Was The Great Depression?
The Great Depression was one of the worst economic downturns in human history. But to ensure that we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past, we have to understand how we got ourselves into this mess in the first place. On today’s episode, Connor and Brittany explain the events that led to this historic economic […]
86. How Do You Crush Your First Job Interview?
Getting a good job is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your financial prosperity. Today Connor and Brittany give listeners some advice on how they can prepare for their future careers now and give some helpful tips on crushing a future job interview. Links: Crash.co Here’s a transcript of […]
85. Why Does Character Matter?
On today’s episode, Larry Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, joins Connor and Brittany to talk about the role character plays in advancing the principles of liberty. Links: The Uncommon Life of Bessie Coleman Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction Here’s a transcript of our conversation: […]
84. How Did The Printing Press Change The World?
Before the internet taught us anything we wanted to know with the click of a button, information was hard to come by. In fact, before computers and even books, people had to rely on authority figures to acquire knowledge. But the printing press changed all that and decentralized information, making it accessible to anyone who […]
83. Are There Too Many People on the Planet?
For decades some scientists have warned that the earth is becoming overpopulated and soon, we won’t have enough resources to accommodate everyone. But is this really true? Or is this a dangerous misconception? Links: Pessimist Archive Billbaord in Canada Mom with Nine Kids Called “Environmental Terrorist” Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey […]
82. How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last
With the new year beginning, Connor and Brittany talk about setting goals that will help you keep all your 2021 resolutions. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Well, Before we jump in, happy New Year, Connor. Connor: Happy New Year. Woo. Brittany: We finished 2020. We did it. We’re still here. […]
81. What Did We Learn from 2020?
2020 is finally over! As we start the new year, now is the time to take stock of all the lessons this year has taught us. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So as the new year begins and we say goodbye to the wretched 2020, I […]
80. What Can Star Wars Teach Us About Liberty?
On today’s episode, Stephen Kent, host of the podcast “Beltway Banthas” joins Connor and Brittany to talk about Star Wars and what this classic story can teach us about liberty. Links: Beltway Banthas Young Voices Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So today I am very, very […]
79. The Story of the Christmas Truce
As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, Brittany and Connor spread some cheer with an uplifting Christmas story. During WWI, soldiers on opposing sides of the war practiced civil disobedience by laying down their weapons and refusing to fight on Christmas Day. Instead, they sang carols and exchanged gifts with each other, showing the world […]