The entire world is talking about the conflict between Israel and Palenstine. But what is the conflict about? And is there anything the rest of the world can do?
It’s been over a year since the situation between Russia and Ukraine reached a boiling point. But what is happening now? And what role is the U.S. playing in the conflict? Should we be playing any role at all?
When we do something wrong, we know to say I am sorry. But what does it mean to really apologize and how can you show that you really mean it.
Have you heard of something called Affirmative Action? This idea means some colleges treat applicants differently based on the color of their skin, which is racism.
Is there anything that can be done to fix the student loan problem?
One of the most brilliant mathematicians broke social barriers and helped America get to the moon.
Today, Brittany and Ronni talk about one of the most infamous villains of the 20th century, the Italian Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini.
Why are memes such a powerful way to communicate with others?
Years ago, the internet used to be a very different place, where people were free to create and connect with other people around the world without government regulations.
Did you know that there are several features on the dollar bill? Ronni and Brittany walk through some examples.
Ever wonder what it would be like to travel back in time and meet one of your favorite historical figures? We don’t have time machines in real life, but it’s fun to think about which people we would choose!
Stories, even fictional ones, teach us real world lessons and morals. Today, Brittany and Ronni takl about the 7 Deadly Sins and how they teach us about bad behaviors we should avoid.
Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about their first jobs and what they learned from their experience. The also talk about how that experience helped them in their future career.
Connor interviews Jaiden Rodriguez, the boy behind the viral story of a school kicking him out of class for having a Gadsden flag "Don't tread on me" patch. What would you have done in his situation?
Connor and Brittany discuss some tips for asking your boss for a raise.
There are a lot of privacy concerns over the popular app, TikTok, but should the government be allowed to ban it?
Today, Connor and Brittany talk about an American villain who grew the government and implemented racist policies.
Today, Connor and Brittany talk about the history of the income tax.
Ronni talks about some online safety tips for kids to keep safe when playing online games.
The only reason we are able to get in airplanes and fly around the world is because of two brothers from Ohio.
Entrepreneurship is about creating value for others. But what does that actually look like?
Is something true just because we believe it is?
It’s not always easy to understand why a person thinks the way they do. That’s because many of our beliefs are shaped because of our unique experiences in the world.
The government loves to ban things. This time, they are coming after light bulbs.
We all have certain mindsets, or the way we think of and view the world. But sometimes these mindsets bring us down and stop us from growing as people. Today Brittany and Connor discuss how we can change them and become more productive people.
We sometimes hear words like “school” and “education” used in the same way. But are they the same thing? Or is there a big difference between these words?
In this episode, Ronni and Brittany explore the concept of two different kinds of gift horses and talk about when you should graciously accept gifts, and when you should be skeptical.
It's not always easy to have difficult conversations around politics with others. That's where the organization Braver Angels comes in.Learn tips how to "depolarize" our country.
Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about one of our TT courageous heroes, Robert Smalls.
During the Cold War, Russia and America raced to see who could be the first to put a man on the moon.
One of the latest AI innovations is something called ChatGPT, an incredible platform that is both exciting and scaring people.
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has launched an economic war against Disney because he doesn't agree with their "woke" beliefs. Just beause you disagree with someone doesn't mean you should take every measure to punish them.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is the idea that companies should be held accountable for their stated contributions to the climate change effort. But is ESG investing just another type of social credit type system but for companies?
Ronni talks about her college experience of being in a "secret society" and explores other famous secret societies throughout history.
Emergencies, like natural disasters and economic crises, happen without warning. That’s why it’s so important to be prepared.
Dr. BJ Fogg joins Connor to discuss his book Tiny Habits, share four tips for kids to develop good habits, and new songs for kids he has created to teach these important ideas.
Many people have a gloomy outlook on the future of the world. But are things really that bad? Or are there reasons to be hopeful?
Centralized public health, just like central planning, does not allow individuals to make their own choices. Covid was an excellent example of what could go wrong when individual health decisions are made from a top-down approach.
We like to think in our modern world that most of our medical technology and medicines are "new" or created in a lab. But throughout history, and even still today, most of our medicines actually come straight from nature itself!
Public schools have a lot of problems. It may sound shocking, but they actually have a lot in common with prisons.
Have you ever heard someone on a movie say "you have the right to remain silent?" That line actually has a name and an interesting history in our justice system.
When we are young, sometimes we worry about fitting in withthe popular kids. But why do we worry about that? And is it really important?
Connor and Brittany talk about the children's market that Connor helped create and how it's grown.
Connor reveals an alarming statistic about how broken history education is, and what your family can do to fix it.
Connor walks through some of the grievances that the founding fathers cited as reasons to break off from the most powerful government in the world. What does it mean for us today?
Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about Phillis Wheatley, a freed slave who went on to become an celebrated author.
Connor and Elijah talk about historical nuggets from this adventures period of American history!
You might not have ever heard of Sarah Bradlee Fulton, but she played a important role in the Revolutionary War.
Some of us just assume that whatever we read in history books is true. But is it? Or is history more biased than we think?
With the 4th of July coming up, Brittany and Ronni talk about the Declaration of Independence and what we mean when we say that the Founders were “airing their grievances.”
One of the darkest times in U.S. history is when our government sent our own people to internment camps during WWII.
Life is too serious to always take everything so seriously. Learning how to laugh at yourself is a great skill that will make your life more enjoyable.
Is it good to always ask questions or does there come a point where asking too many questions becomes bothersome and unnecessary? This topic was suggested by a listener!
Imagine a world without books. Sounds terrible, doesn't it? Before the printing press was invented, people did not have access to books, which means they didn't have access to knowledge or even stories.
Should publishers censor classic books written long ago to protect people from getting their feelings hurt? Some people think so.
Famous YouTuber MrBeast paid for 1,000 blind people to have surgery to help them see. Instead of appreciating his good deed, some people on the internet said that his act of kindness was selfish.
Life is filled with obsticals big and small. Today, Ronni and Brittany talk about the importance of not letting small things get you down.
Today, Brittany and Connor talk about the great Silk Road and how trading helped spread ideas and goods across the world before there were trains, planes, or cars.
Don't something nice for a stranger can make someone's day and put a smile on their face. Think how much better the world would be if we made an effort to spread random acts of kindness.
Today, Brittany and Connor talk about another famous villain, Nicholas the II and how his lust for power and control over his people earned him such an infamous reputation.
From machines to trains, the Industrial Revolution completely changed the way we live our lives. Today, Brittany and Connor talk about one of the most important eras in human history.
When inflation rises too sharply and currency loses its' value, governments can and do take away all the value of the currency in a process called "demonetization". In this episode, Ronni and Brittany talk about what's happening in Zambia.
We often talk about the free market here at Tuttle Twins, but how can the concept of free markets be applied to free speech? Does this marketplace of ideas/speech allow us to self-censor as needed?
Caring about our enviornment is a good thing, but some environmental activists take the wrong approach and want to use government force to protect the planet.
Each one of us has unique skills and talents that make us who we are. But there are some who think who we are as people has more to do with things like race and gender instead of individual characteristics.
If you want to be the best version of yourself, it's important to make sure you surround yourself with people who share your values and want what's best for you.
The price of eggs has skyrocketed over the last few months. Today, Brittany and Ronni explain why this is happening.
Thanks to the internet, learning a new skill is easier than it ever has been. From playing piano to baking bread, as long as you have a computer you can learn anything.
Today, Ronni and Brittany discuss some good advice that can help people of all ages live a better life.
As artificial intelligence begins to take over more of the jobs that humans used to do, a lot of people are asking what makes humans different from these “robots.”
Many people now submit their DNA to online databases for health and ancestry discoveries, but how do these databases work? And should we own our DNA information?
Many people today are worried about the possibility of biowarfare or geoengineering. Others dismiss this as conspiracy. But in 1950, Operation Sea Spray was a government experiment that sprayed San Francisco with a later-shown-to-be-harmful bacteria.
Ronni and Brittany talk about some exicting new startup companies after a coworker attended the annual CES Trade Show.
Today, Connor and Brittany will talk about the best advice they have ever been given.
One of the most famous villains in history was a French millitary genius named Napoleon Bonaparte.
We are told every four years that the presidential election is the most important of our life. But does it really matter who wins the presidency? Do our lives really change that much with each new president?
Life is filled with villains and heroes. Today, Connor and Brittany focus on the villains who have threatened individual liberty throughout history.
It's important to help your friends and loved ones, but one of the most important things you can do for yourself and others is to make sure you treat yourself like someone you're responsible for helping.
Building on our previous episodes on intellectual property, today Ronni and Brittany discuss why this is such a heated issue.
Listeners have probably heard the word "bureacracy" on the podcast before, but what does it mean?
The Hindenburg airship explosion in 1937 has a more complex history than more people realize. At one point it was even used to distribute Nazi propaganda. Ronni talks more about the history of this famous disaster.
3-D printing is revolutionizing the world by allowing human to create items on their own. The possibilities are endless with this new innovation.
Today Ronni and Brittany discuss the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei.