634. Why Can't We Just Print Up Enough Money to Pay Off the National Debt?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Release Date: 10/16/2025
654. What Do Snowstorm Shortages Teach Us About Market Signals?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Just before snowstorms, empty shelves line grocery store aisles. But why does this always happen and what lessons does it teach us?
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653. Why Was The Bill of Rights Added to The Constitution?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
The Bill of Rights contain some of the most important of our civil liberties, but these first ten amendments came close to not being included at all.
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652. Why Was Washington Crossing the Delaware So Important?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
One cold and dark Christmas night, George Washington made a decision that helped the Continental Army start winning the war.
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651. What Happens When Everyone Wants The Same Toy for Christmas?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Famous toy crazes like Tickle Me Elmo, Beanie Babies, Furby, Cabbage Patch Kids teach us a lot about price signals, scarcity, and creative problem-solving?
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650. How Did Today's Christmas Traditions Come To Be?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Freedom has allowed people to share, adapt, and blend traditions — turning old ideas into new celebrations.
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650. How Did Today's Christmas Traditions Come To Be?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Freedom has allowed people to share, adapt, and blend traditions — turning old ideas into new celebrations.
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649. Who Was Saint Nick and What Can He Teach Us about Voluntary Charity?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Saint Nick, the man we know as Santa Claus, taught us that true generosity comes from the heart — not from force or recognition.
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648. What Can a German Holiday Folktale Teach Us About Ruling by Fear?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
The story of the German creature Krampus shows us that true justice should not frighten; fair laws encourage good behavior without fear or force.
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647. Do kids have property rights?
The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Can your mom take away the video game console she GAVE you for Christmas? Well, legally yes and no.
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646. What Can The Mayflower Compact Teach Us about Self-Governance?
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Before they even set foot on land, the Pilgrims had to figure out how to keep the peace — so they made a promise that changed history.
info_outlineThe government has a printing press, and yet they are in debt. Why can't they just print up whatever they need to pay it off and call it a day? Lessons from the German hyperinflation of 1919-1923 and how chaotic that was.