The Tuttle Twins Podcast
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696. Who Was Deborah Sampson? The Girl Who Disgu...
When women weren’t allowed to serve in the army, Deborah Sampson risked everything to fight for American independence anyway. Deborah Sampson was o...
696. Who Was Deborah Sampson? The Girl Who Disguised Herself to Fight in the Revolution
When women weren’t allowed to serve in the army, Deborah Sampson risked everything to fight for American independence anyway. Deborah Sampson was o...
695. Who Was Stephen Langton? The Man Who Told a...
One courageous scholar helped remind the world that even kings must live under the rule of law. Stephen Langton may not be a household name, but hi...
695. Who Was Stephen Langton? The Man Who Told a King “No” and Helped Shape Magna Carta
One courageous scholar helped remind the world that even kings must live under the rule of law. Stephen Langton may not be a household name, but hi...
694. Who Was Frédéric Bastiat? The Law, Liberty,...
When government stops protecting our rights and starts violating them, the law becomes a weapon instead of a shield. Frédéric Bastiat was a French ...
694. Who Was Frédéric Bastiat? The Law, Liberty, and the Proper Role of Government
When government stops protecting our rights and starts violating them, the law becomes a weapon instead of a shield. Frédéric Bastiat was a French ...
693. Why Was Lexington and Concord So Important?...
The Revolutionary War didn’t begin with the Declaration of Independence. It began more than a year earlier when ordinary colonists stood up to the ...
693. Why Was Lexington and Concord So Important? The Shot Heard Around the World
The Revolutionary War didn’t begin with the Declaration of Independence. It began more than a year earlier when ordinary colonists stood up to the ...
692. Who Was Salem Poor? The Forgotten Revolutio...
The American Revolution was shaped not only by famous founders, but also by brave, often-overlooked heroes who risked everything for the cause of f...
692. Who Was Salem Poor? The Forgotten Revolutionary War Hero Who Fought for Liberty
The American Revolution was shaped not only by famous founders, but also by brave, often-overlooked heroes who risked everything for the cause of f...
691. How to Write a Letter to the Editor and Ent...
Kids can use persuasive writing, local newspapers, and their own ideas to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a meaningful way. Did you know...
691. How to Write a Letter to the Editor and Enter the Tuttle Twins America 250 Contest
Kids can use persuasive writing, local newspapers, and their own ideas to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday in a meaningful way. Did you know...
690. Why Did It Take 50 Years to Go Back to the ...
America landed on the Moon in 1969, but politics, bureaucracy, incentives, and shifting priorities help explain why it took more than 50 years to s...
690. Why Did It Take 50 Years to Go Back to the Moon? Artemis II, NASA, and Government Bureaucracy
America landed on the Moon in 1969, but politics, bureaucracy, incentives, and shifting priorities help explain why it took more than 50 years to s...
689. Why Your Mom Might Be the Best Central Plan...
Planning works well at home when someone knows everyone’s needs — but falls apart when governments try to plan for millions of people they don’t un...
689. Why Your Mom Might Be the Best Central Planner: The Knowledge Problem Explained
Planning works well at home when someone knows everyone’s needs — but falls apart when governments try to plan for millions of people they don’t un...
688. Are Smartphones and Social Media Making Gen...
While technology can help us learn, connect, and create, constant access to smartphones and social media may also be changing childhood in ways we ...
688. Are Smartphones and Social Media Making Gen Z and Gen Alpha More Anxious?
While technology can help us learn, connect, and create, constant access to smartphones and social media may also be changing childhood in ways we ...
687. May Day vs
Instead of celebrating force, unions, and collectivism, May 1st is a perfect opportunity to celebrate work, entrepreneurship, voluntary exchange, a...
687. May Day vs
Instead of celebrating force, unions, and collectivism, May 1st is a perfect opportunity to celebrate work, entrepreneurship, voluntary exchange, a...
686. Why Do Lemonade Stands Need Protecting? The...
Something as simple as a lemonade stand teaches entrepreneurship, responsibility, and creativity, yet in some places, excessive rules are putting t...
686. Why Do Lemonade Stands Need Protecting? The Fight for Kids’ First Businesses
Something as simple as a lemonade stand teaches entrepreneurship, responsibility, and creativity, yet in some places, excessive rules are putting t...
685. How Can You Be Entrepreneurial in Everythin...
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business; it’s about taking initiative, solving problems, and constantly improving everything you do. ...
685. How Can You Be Entrepreneurial in Everything You Do? The Mindset That Changes Your Life
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business; it’s about taking initiative, solving problems, and constantly improving everything you do. ...
684. Why Should We Be Concerned About Censorship...
When governments restrict speech abroad — even for jokes, opinions, or “offensive” posts — it sets a precedent that could threaten freedom at home....
684. Why Should We Be Concerned About Censorship in Other Countries?
When governments restrict speech abroad — even for jokes, opinions, or “offensive” posts — it sets a precedent that could threaten freedom at home....
683. What Is the Deal with Taxes? Where Do Taxes...
While taxes are often described as the “price we pay for society,” their history, purpose, and impact raise deeper questions about freedom, propert...
683. What Is the Deal with Taxes? Where Do Taxes Come From and Are They Really Necessary?
While taxes are often described as the “price we pay for society,” their history, purpose, and impact raise deeper questions about freedom, propert...
682. Can Free Markets and Environmentalism Go Ha...
Protecting the environment doesn’t require government control — it can thrive through personal responsibility, property rights, and free market inn...
682. Can Free Markets and Environmentalism Go Hand in Hand? Here’s the Real Answer
Protecting the environment doesn’t require government control — it can thrive through personal responsibility, property rights, and free market inn...
681. Why Were the Nuremberg Trials So Important?...
After the horrors of World War II, the world had to answer a difficult question: should individuals be held responsible for evil actions, even if t...
681. Why Were the Nuremberg Trials So Important? The Birth of “Crimes Against Humanity"
After the horrors of World War II, the world had to answer a difficult question: should individuals be held responsible for evil actions, even if t...
680. Why Should We Protect Gifted and Talented P...
When education systems stop rewarding effort, ability, and achievement, they risk holding back the very students they’re meant to help. Across the ...
680. Why Should We Protect Gifted and Talented Programs? The Case for Merit in Education
When education systems stop rewarding effort, ability, and achievement, they risk holding back the very students they’re meant to help. Across the ...
679. What Is Democratic Socialism? And Is It Rea...
Adding the word “democratic” may make socialism sound more appealing — but it doesn’t change the core ideas or outcomes behind it. With more politi...
679. What Is Democratic Socialism? And Is It Really Different From Socialism?
Adding the word “democratic” may make socialism sound more appealing — but it doesn’t change the core ideas or outcomes behind it. With more politi...