The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families
Education Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://tuttletwins.com/
Episodes
563. What Can You Do If Homeschooling Gets Tough?
3/14/2024
Today, Katie gives some advice on what you can do to make homeschool easier on the parents and kids.
Duration:00:16:58
562. What Is The Future of Telehealth?
3/12/2024
During the pandemic, the government took away telehealth restrictions. But now, the regulations are back in place and people are suffering.
Duration:00:13:47
561. Why Are Words and Their Meanings so Important?
3/7/2024
Words are one of the most powerful tools we have as humans. Words help us communicate meaning with each other and understand truth. But they can also be used by powerful elites to distort truth and fool people.
Duration:00:14:30
560. Why Do Medication Shortages Happen?
3/5/2024
Across the country, government regulations are keeping people from getting the medications they need.
Duration:00:14:39
559. Are There Shows and Movies out There That Families Can Watch?
2/29/2024
Today, it feels like a lot of shows and movies aren’t appropriate for families. Why are family-oriented shows harder to find and are there any good options out there for family entertainment?
Duration:00:15:20
558. What Are Some Creative Activities for Families on a Budget?
2/27/2024
The family is the most important community you have and it’s also important to strengthen that community by spending fun quality time together. On today’s episode, Brittany and Katie discuss some fun ways families can plan activities without breaking the bank.
Duration:00:15:45
557. Why Do We Teach Compromise in Schools?
2/22/2024
In an earlier episode, Brittany and Katie discussed why compromise isn’t always a good thing. Today they continue that conversation highlighting why public schools try so hard to teach kids that they should always compromise.
Duration:00:13:13
556. How Are Political Candidates Chosen?
2/20/2024
Every election day, voters go to the polls and cast their vote? But how are those candidates chosen? On today’s episode, Brittany and Katie discuss how this process works.
Duration:00:14:16
555. Why Are Farmers in France Angry?
2/15/2024
Farmers in France are taking a stand against their government's regulations.
Duration:00:13:32
554. What Was The Boston Tea Party?
2/13/2024
In December 1773, the American colonists took a stand against unjust taxation in the first organized political protest leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Duration:00:14:51
553. Is Compromising Always A Good Thing?
2/8/2024
We are usually told that compromising is the best thig to do to get along with each other. But is compromise always a good thing?
Duration:00:12:56
552. What’s Wrong with The Two-Party System?
2/6/2024
Brittany and Katie discuss America's two-party system that divides the people and makes them think they can only choose between Democrats or Republicans.
Duration:00:16:58
551. Meet Katie Hague!
2/1/2024
Meet our new cohost, Katie Hague!
Duration:00:15:09
550. What Is Manifest Destiny and Is It Good or Bad?
1/30/2024
When America was expanding in the 19th century, there was this belief that God wanted America to expand its power and presence as much as possible, which is how many of our states were formed. Is this kind of belief dangerous?
Duration:00:16:10
549. What Is A Monopoly And What Isn’t? A Lesson from Taylor Swift
1/25/2024
Taylor Swift has taken over the entire music industry, which has made some people wonder if she has too much power over modern pop music. Is Taylor Swift an example of a monopoly?
Duration:00:15:43
548. Is Bitcoin Dead?
1/23/2024
Cryptocurrency used to be one of the hottest topics. But it’s not talked about so much anymore. Is there a reason for this? Is Bitcoin still important?
Duration:00:17:02
547. Who Is Argentina’s New President?
1/18/2024
Argentina just elected a new president who calls himself an advocate for individual liberty. But is this too good to be true, and what does it mean for the rest of the world?
Duration:00:14:29
546. Who Was Margaret Thatcher?
1/16/2024
One of Britain’s most famous prime minister was a controversial woman named Margaret Thatcher, often known as the “Iron Lady.”
Duration:00:15:47
545. Are You Responsible for Your Actions If You’re Just Following Orders?
1/11/2024
After WWII, a lot of people tried to make excuses for their war crimes by saying they were "just following orders." Is horrific behavior okay if you were doing what you are told? Or do you have a responsibility to do the right thing no matter what the consequences might be?
Duration:00:15:15
544. Do You Have A Right to Make Money?
1/9/2024
Everyone needs to work to provide for their families. But for many professions, the government makes earning a living hard by putting a lot of barriers in the way.
Duration:00:14:52