621. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching?

People throw around the term "democracy" when describing the American political system. Is America really a democracy?

Choose your friends wisely. Do they want the best for you? Are they good influences? Are YOU a good influence on your friends? Choosing people you associate with is actually a pretty important life skill!

Over 80 years ago, economist F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most famous books in favor of individualism and free markets. It even inspired one of the Tuttle Twins books!

This story was so impactful for Ron Paul that he kept copies in his congressional office to pass out. Our thinking about the role of government and legitimate use of taxpayer funds has radically changed since Davy Crockett was a congressman. Did you know Davy Crockett was a congressman?

The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."

As students head back to school, it's important the lessons John Taylor Gatto about what education should and shouldn't be.

Is homeschool really cheaper than public school? Rachel makes the case for why it is not for most families, but that is not why we homeschool! We homeschool because it is right for our families and SO worth it! We explore the concept of opportunity cost.

Nearly 600 years before the Revolutionary War, English Barons created a revolutionary document that laid the foundation for the Constitution.

If good people who believe in liberty don't occupy those seats in government, someone else will! Sometimes its really hard for someone skeptical of government power to choose to be a part of the "leviathan" but let's think that through. And if you WANT to get involved in government, how do you get started? Rachel gives insights from her campaigns and time on Capitol Hill.

On today's episode, we celebrate former Congressman Ron Paul's 90th birthday and discuss what makes him so special.