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

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204. Who Won The Burger Brand Wars? Oct 11, 2021

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Another brand war story! On this episode Emma and Brittany discuss the "Burger King v. McDonald's" war, and how Burger King used clever advertising to give a fast food giant a run for its money.

203. Why Is Self-Ownership Important? Oct 08, 2021

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One of the most important principles of individual liberty is the understanding that you own yourself. While the government likes to tell us what we can do and even what we can put in your body, only we can make those choices.

202. Can Services Like The Fire Department Be Privatized? Oct 06, 2021

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In a truly free market, communities would come together to pay for their own public services. But under our current system, public goods and are paid for by taxpayers who often don't get a say in anything. However, fire departments offer a unique perspective into how communities, and even private companies, are setting an example for public services.

201. Does AOC Understand The Importance of Private Charity? Oct 04, 2021

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When Democratic Socialist Congresswoman AOC recently spoke out about her grandmother's dire situation in Puerto Rico, she blamed Congress for not giving money to those in the area whose homes had been damaged after a bad storm. But when a private citizen tried to show her the power of private charity, she refused to take it. Today, Brittany and Connor talk about this story and explain what AOC doesn't understand about private charity.

200. What Was Operation Northwoods? Oct 01, 2021

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Many people believe that our government would never lie to us or put us in harm's way. Emma and Brittany discuss a true conspiracy from the Cold War that proves the opposite.

199. What Is Communism? Sep 29, 2021

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Communism is a word that's thrown around a lot, but rarely defined in detail. Today, Emma and Brittany discuss the history of this ideology, and break down why "sharing everything" isn't as great as it sounds.

198. What Is The History Behind the Pledge of Allegiance? Sep 27, 2021

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From an early age, students are taught the Pledge of Allegiance to recite each morning at school. While many see this as a form of patriotism, there are some very problematic aspects of the Pledge. How it came to be and how it is used is actually anti-individualist.

197. What is Anarcho-Capitalism? Sep 24, 2021

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196. What is Self-Reliance? Sep 22, 2021

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Practicing self-reliance in our own lives and in our communities is one of the most important ways we can strive for liberty. If we are going to prove that we don't need big government, we need to prove that we can come together as individuals and help each other out and practice self-reliance.

195. What Are Holidays? Sep 20, 2021

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We all love to celebrate a day off of work or school when a holiday comes around. But where do holidays come from? Today Brittany and Emma discuss the origins of holidays and the role governments play in their creation.

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