The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families

From the trusted team behind the Tuttle Twins books, join us as we tackle current events, hot topics, and fun ideas to help your family find clarity in a world full of confusion.

626. Is America A "Democracy" or A "Constitutional Republic?" 09/18/2025

626. Is America A "Democracy" or A "Constitutional Republic?" People throw around the term "democracy" when describing the American political system. Is America really a democracy? /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38224635

625. Rule 3/10 Keep good company. Who is influencing you? 09/16/2025

625. Rule 3/10 Keep good company. Who is influencing you? Choose your friends wisely. Do they want the best for you? Are they good influences? Are YOU a good influence on your friends? Choosing people you associate with is actually a pretty important life skill! /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38223895

624. What Is The Road to Surfdom/Serfdom? 09/11/2025

624. What Is The Road to Surfdom/Serfdom? Over 80 years ago, economist F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most famous books in favor of individualism and free markets. It even inspired one of the Tuttle Twins books! /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38180205

623. Not Yours to Give — A Davy Crockett Story 09/10/2025

623. Not Yours to Give — A Davy Crockett Story This story was so impactful for Ron Paul that he kept copies in his congressional office to pass out. Our thinking about the role of government and legitimate use of taxpayer funds has radically changed since Davy Crockett was a congressman. Did you know Davy Crockett was a congressman? /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38158435

622. What is the Bill of Rights? 09/04/2025

622. What is the Bill of Rights? The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights." /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38087210

622. What is the Bill of Rights? 09/04/2025

622. What is the Bill of Rights? The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights." /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38087205

621. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching? 09/02/2025

621. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching? As students head back to school, it's important the lessons John Taylor Gatto about what education should and shouldn't be. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/38025315

620. In praise of homeschool moms, opportunity cost 08/28/2025

620. In praise of homeschool moms, opportunity cost Is homeschool really cheaper than public school? Rachel makes the case for why it is not for most families, but that is not why we homeschool! We homeschool because it is right for our families and SO worth it! We explore the concept of opportunity cost. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37982115

619. What Is The Magna Carta? 08/26/2025

619. What Is The Magna Carta? Nearly 600 years before the Revolutionary War, English Barons created a revolutionary document that laid the foundation for the Constitution. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37891800

618. Should I run for office? 08/21/2025

618. Should I run for office? If good people who believe in liberty don't occupy those seats in government, someone else will! Sometimes its really hard for someone skeptical of government power to choose to be a part of the "leviathan" but let's think that through. And if you WANT to get involved in government, how do you get started? Rachel gives insights from her campaigns and time on Capitol Hill. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37891555

617. What Is So Special about Ron Paul? 08/19/2025

617. What Is So Special about Ron Paul? On today's episode, we celebrate former Congressman Ron Paul's 90th birthday and discuss what makes him so special. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37878870

616. What Is The Socratic Method? 08/14/2025

616. What Is The Socratic Method? Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37774530

616. What Is The Socratic Method? 08/14/2025

615. What Is A Character Arc? 08/12/2025

615. What Is A Character Arc? As characters in stories go on adventures, face challenges, and learn important lessons, there comes a point where they must choose to either grow into someone braver, kinder, or wiser or go in the wrong direction and become more selfish, angry, or cruel. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37774415

614. What Is The Sunk Cost Fallacy? 08/07/2025

614. What Is The Sunk Cost Fallacy? Rachel and Brittany tackle another one of the logical fallacies that prevent people from thinking rationally. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37672525

613. What is The Importance of Delayed Gratification? 08/05/2025

613. What is The Importance of Delayed Gratification? It's easy to get caught up in instant gratification. But more often than not, the things that offer you the most value are worth the wait. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37672275

612. When a joke is no joking matter 07/31/2025

612. When a joke is no joking matter Sometimes we use humor to diffuse tense situations, but there are some situations where a joke can escalate things in really bad ways. Think: going through TSA at the airport. Or making fun of a friend, not knowing they are going through a hard time. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37600170

611. What is Fascism 07/29/2025

611. What is Fascism People love to call others a "fascist" whenever they disagree with their political views. But what does that term really mean and our most people using it incorrectly? /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37599970

610. How do credit cards work? 07/24/2025

610. How do credit cards work? Rachel and Brittany give a very basic primer on how credit cards work and some things to keep in mind when you begin your journey into finances and managing your own money. Stay out of debt! Be really careful with that first credit card. It may FEEL like "FREE MONEY" but the bill always comes due! Credit scores. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37504785

609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy? 07/22/2025

609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy? A lot of people will try to get you to agree with their political or ideological beliefs using only emotional arguments. Using emotions might help to pull at heartstrings, but it is important to base your arguments on logic arguments first before you bring emotion into the mix. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37504315

608. What can you learn from travel? 07/17/2025

608. What can you learn from travel? Whether you're just visiting another city or state, or traveling halfway around the world, there is so much adventure to embrace in traveling. Rachel and Brittany encourage you to embrace the planning and process of travel, as well as the cultural lessons you can learn. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37400790

607. How can I land my first job? 07/15/2025

607. How can I land my first job? Rachel and Brittany gives some tips for teenagers looking to get their first job. Where do you want to work? What would you be good at? Who is hiring? What about my network? How to nail a first impression with an employer. Let us walk through it all. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37399640

606. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? 07/10/2025

606. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? You're never too young to start thinking about what kind of career you want to have. But how can you make such a difficult decision when you have so many options? /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37327030

605. Why Was Thomas Paine So Important? 07/08/2025

605. Why Was Thomas Paine So Important? Before humans used social media to share idea, they used pamphlets. And on the road to the revolutionary war, there was no great pamphleteer than Thomas Paine. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37326745

604. What Is The Real Meaning of Independence Day? 07/03/2025

604. What Is The Real Meaning of Independence Day? The Fourth of July is almost here! While fireworks and family time is great, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37229785

603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams? 07/01/2025

603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams? Two of the most important figures in the Revolutionary War were John Adams and Sam Adams. While the two were cousins, when it came to fighting for liberty, the two had very different styles. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37229670

603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams? 07/01/2025

602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times? 06/26/2025

602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times? These days, the mainstream media and social media influences like to tell us that we are living through scary and unsafe times that humans have never experienced. Is this true? Or have human history experienced much crazier times than we are today? /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37162230

602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times? 06/26/2025

601. Why do I need to learn algebra? 06/24/2025

601. Why do I need to learn algebra? Rachel and Brittany discuss the importance of a well-rounded education and why you should maintain a healthy curiosity about subjects you don't think are relevant to you. You might be surprised at how your "useless knowledge" comes in handy in life. /episode/index/show/tuttletwins/id/37134605

The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families

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