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

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547. Who Is Argentina's New President? Jan 18, 2024

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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?

546. Who Was Margaret Thatcher? Jan 16, 2024

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One of Britain's most famous prime minister was a controversial woman named Margaret Thatcher, often known as the "Iron Lady."

545. Are You Responsible for Your Actions If You're Just Following Orders? Jan 11, 2024

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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?

544. Do You Have A Right to Make Money? Jan 09, 2024

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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.

543. Who Are The Tuttle Twins People of The Year? Jan 04, 2024

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Every year Time Magazine names the most important people of the year. Today, Brittany and Connor get a chance to make their own list.

542. What Were The Biggest Events of 2023? Jan 02, 2024

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2023 is almost in the books. What were some of the biggest events that happened this year? And what can we learn from them?

541. Why Has Crime Gotten Worse? Dec 28, 2023

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Over the last several years crime in America has gotten much worse. Why has this been happening? And our there things we can do to fix it?

540. How Did Property Rights Save Jamestown? Dec 26, 2023

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When the first European settlers founded the Jamestown colony, things got off to a rocky start. The only thing that saved the colony was the introduction of private property rights.

539. What Is A Legacy? Dec 21, 2023

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Each of us leaves behind a trace of our lives when we leave this world. And what kind of trace we leave behind matters.

538. What Can We Learn From Jaiden? Dec 19, 2023

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Jaiden Rodriguez stood up to ignorance and falsehood, and stood for free speech. What can we learn from his story?