Best The Tuttle Twins Podcasts (2025)

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612. When a joke is no joking matter 13:08

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Sometimes we use humor to diffuse tense situations, but there are some situations where a joke can escalate things in really bad ways. Think: going through TSA at the airport. Or making fun of a friend, not knowing they are going through a hard time.

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724 Connor Boyak, Author of the Tuttle Twins books - Reaching Youth with the Ideas of Liberty 44:44

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Connor Boyak. Connor is founder and president of the Utah-based state think tank Libertas Institute (now the Libertas Network). Though Libertas works on a wide variety of issues Connor is the author of dozens of books and targeted at bringing the ideas of liberty to the next generation. These, particularly the…

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730 Blake Gumprecht - Graduating students who don’t deserve to graduate isn’t the solution and ought to be a scandal 43:53

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On this week's interview Paul talks to former Cuba Schools teacher and author of an impactful op-ed Blake Gumprecht. You can read his opinion piece from the Albuquerque Journal here in which he decried the pressure he and other teachers experienced to pass unprepared students along. He also had concerns about the vast gulf between student achieveme…

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729 Emerging Economy, Depression in Filmmaking, Automatic Voter Registration, Central Ave. and more 45:49

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A UNM professor recently spoke to a business group and called New Mexico an emerging economy. What's that supposed to mean? Santa Fe Studios recently was put up for sale amidst a depression in Hollywood filmmaking. What's the deal? NM's new automatic voter registration law will create big problems. The East Central Ave. rework isn't going to solve …

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611. What is Fascism 12:51

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People love to call others a "fascist" whenever they disagree with their political views. But what does that term really mean and our most people using it incorrectly?

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109. Reclaiming the Hearts of Your Children 1:15:39

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Are your kids drifting more toward their peers than toward you? In this episode, we dive into how to build lasting emotional connection with your children by prioritizing parental attachment over peer orientation—a concept championed by experts like Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté. We share real-life stories from our homeschool journey, raisi…

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728 Carter Swanson - Rio Grande Foundation Intern's Observations and Plans 34:11

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On the latest Tipping Point NM Paul talks to Carter Swanson. Carter has been an intern with the Rio Grande Foundation for over a year. He is heading to Australia to study abroad. Paul and Carter discuss what "the kids" in New Mexico think of free markets and freedom, his educational and career aspirations, and more. If you are concerned about the n…

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610. How do credit cards work? 14:52

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Rachel and Brittany give a very basic primer on how credit cards work and some things to keep in mind when you begin your journey into finances and managing your own money. Stay out of debt! Be really careful with that first credit card. It may FEEL like "FREE MONEY" but the bill always comes due! Credit scores.…

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727 New Mexico's Demographics (Don't look good), Another Lt. Governor Candidate, Wallet Hub Education Report and more 45:25

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New Mexico's impending demographic disaster. State Sen. Harold Pope is running for Lt. Gov., but all he can talk about is Trump. Surprising absolutely no one, a Wallethub report finds New Mexico dead last in education. Trump cancels $4 billion in federal funding for CA high speed rail. RIP Ed Fuelner of Heritage Foundation. Paul discusses his famil…

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609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy? 15:01

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A lot of people will try to get you to agree with their political or ideological beliefs using only emotional arguments. Using emotions might help to pull at heartstrings, but it is important to base your arguments on logic arguments first before you bring emotion into the mix.

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108. Living in the Moment: The Gift of Presence 23:48

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Ever found yourself scrolling on your phone while your child eagerly shares their day with you? I've been there, and the realization hit hard. Drawing from personal experiences and the wisdom of Carl Honoré and Dr. Hannah Yang, I share moments when distractions took center stage over being truly present with my family. We explore how liberating our…

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608. What can you learn from travel? 13:45

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Whether you're just visiting another city or state, or traveling halfway around the world, there is so much adventure to embrace in traveling. Rachel and Brittany encourage you to embrace the planning and process of travel, as well as the cultural lessons you can learn.

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726 Doing Business in Gallup with Bill Lee of the Gallup Chamber of Commerce 41:15

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There are many factors that make Gallup a unique place to do business. Paul visits with Bill Lee of the Gallup Chamber of Commerce about the challenges and opportunities that businesses face.

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725 New Mexico is Bad for Business and Good for Tourists 48:58

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According to CNBC's "Best States for Business" 2025 report New Mexico is among worst states. That's troubling, but what is really concerning is how fast it has fallen in the report over the past decade. The US Supreme Court lets Trump fire Education Department employees. Is it finally the end for USDOE? The recent Ruidoso flooding is yet another bl…

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607. How can I land my first job? 13:29

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Rachel and Brittany gives some tips for teenagers looking to get their first job. Where do you want to work? What would you be good at? Who is hiring? What about my network? How to nail a first impression with an employer. Let us walk through it all.

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107. Why School Fails — And What Families Can Do Now...With Matt Bowman, Founder of OpenEd 44:00

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Is traditional school no longer working for your child? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Matt Bowman, former teacher and co-founder of OpenEd (formerly MyTechHigh), to explore how personalized, project-based education can give families real freedom. We dive into how Matt and his wife Amy built a learning model that honors kids' creat…

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606. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? 13:56

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You're never too young to start thinking about what kind of career you want to have. But how can you make such a difficult decision when you have so many options?

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723 Big Beautiful Bill, Renewable Energy Cost, New Mexico's First Billionaire, Sad Education Story and more 42:05

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On this week's Tipping Point NM conversation Paul is on vacation in the Washington, DC area with his family, but Paul and Wally discuss the recent passage of the Big Beautiful Bill and what it really means for New Mexicans. They also discuss the broader policies contained in the bill especially the many conservative policy successes. Of course, env…

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605. Why Was Thomas Paine So Important? 12:03

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Before humans used social media to share idea, they used pamphlets. And on the road to the revolutionary war, there was no great pamphleteer than Thomas Paine.

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106. Minimalist Homeschooling & Just-In-Time Learning 37:27

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Discover how minimalist homeschooling can bring more peace, clarity, and purpose to your family’s education journey. This episode explores the power of just-in-time learning—an approach that emphasizes core skills, real-world readiness, and student-led discovery. Whether you're an unschooler, a new homeschool parent, or rethinking traditional educa…

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722 Daniel Chavez - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque 35:55

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Albuquerque Mayoral candidate Daniel Chavez. Chavez owns a company that manages parking lots, so Paul and Daniel discuss some of the issues facing that industry. Then they discuss the issues Chavez plans to take on in his campaign including permitting, crime, homelessness, and other critical issues facing the …

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604. What Is The Real Meaning of Independence Day? 13:03

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The Fourth of July is almost here! While fireworks and family time is great, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday.

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721 Evergreen Headlines, Subsidies for Illegal Immigrant Health Insurance and more 38:20

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As the BBB moves through Congress it is worth noting that even Joe Biden thought provider taxes are a scam. Paul and Wally discuss an evergreen headline in New Mexico. And another one! To top it all off New Mexico is looking to add subsidies for illegal immigrants to taxpayer-subsidized ObamaCare policies. What to think of Zohran Mamdami (and his i…

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603. Who Was More Important, John Adams or Sam Adams? 13:02

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Two of the most important figures in the Revolutionary War were John Adams and Sam Adams. While the two were cousins, when it came to fighting for liberty, the two had very different styles.

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602. Are We Really Living in "Unprecedented" Times? 13:49

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These days, the mainstream media and social media influences like to tell us that we are living through scary and unsafe times that humans have never experienced. Is this true? Or have human history experienced much crazier times than we are today?

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720 Gregg Hull - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico 47:06

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On this week's Tipping Point interview Paul sat down with Rio Rancho Mayor and GOP candidate for Gov. In this discussion Paul and Gregg discuss his major accomplishments as mayor and why those and other experiences in business make him qualified to be New Mexico's next governor. Paul and Gregg also discuss some of the top economic and education pol…

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719 New Mexico Economy, A Look Backward at Social Security, Deleting Emails at State, ABQ Mayoral Candidates 39:46

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On this week's conversation Paul and Wally discuss Paul's recent article highlighting Arizona's superior policies relative to New Mexico's. Matt Mitchell recently gave a talk on economic freedom in NM. Here are his slides and an interview with Bob Clark of KKOB. Social Security could have been solvent with private accounts full of cash if Congress …

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601. Why do I need to learn algebra? 13:41

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Rachel and Brittany discuss the importance of a well-rounded education and why you should maintain a healthy curiosity about subjects you don't think are relevant to you. You might be surprised at how your "useless knowledge" comes in handy in life.

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718 Mayling Armijo - Candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque 43:54

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with Albuquerque mayoral candidate Mayling Armijo. Armijo has been involved in economic development at various levels of government and has filled out the RGF mayoral candidate survey which highlights her views on economic development. Although new to electoral politics Armijo has plans to bring significant c…

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600. Picking your battles: Is this really worth fighting over? 12:11

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Brittany and Rachel discuss how to decide if you should pick a fight with someone over an issue you have with them. Is it important enough to go to war with your brother over how he chews his food? What about the annoying things you do? On the other hand, its important to stand up for what is right. Where do you draw the line?…

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599. Why Should You Learn to "Trust Your Gut?" 12:26

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Every individual has gut instincts that help us guide what choices we make in life. How can we learn to know when to follow our gut and when our gut instincts might be holding us back from new experiences?

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717 "No Kings Rally", Route 66 Visitors Center, "Beat The Heat Fiesta" and more 46:32

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Paul stopped by the No Kings rally in ABQ on Saturday. He offers a full report. Route 66 visitors center highlights failure of government. We have received a few candidate surveys back. They can be found at ErrorsofEnchantment.com New Mexico (stupidly) joins California lawsuit over EV mandate repeal. RGF "beats the heat" attending "fiesta" in Albuq…

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THROWBACK INTERVIEW with Connor Boyack: Author of the Tuttle Twins 1:02:07

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THROWBACK EPISODE: Ever wonder how early education can shape the future thinkers of our society? This episode welcomes Connor Boyack, a prolific author, public speaker, TV show producer, and the founder and president of Libertas Institute, who explores this question with us. Connor shares his inspiring journey from web development to establishing L…

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598. Why should you worry about prison labor and private prisons? 12:49

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Rachel goes down the rabbit hole of why prison labor can be so concerning, and its not for the reason you think. Incentives matter, and should we be incentivising incarceration in a free society? When lots of big interests are making lots of money off of prisons and prison labor, what do you think happens to the demand for more prisoners?…

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597. What is Science? 14:46

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Now a days, we hear a lot about "settled" science. But is science a fixed truth that never changes? Or is science ongoing quest?

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716 Sarah Smith - Coalition of Conservatives in Action 40:52

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On this week's interview Paul talks to Sarah Smith, an activist in Las Cruces, New Mexico, about some of the most important issues facing her area of the State. Sarah came to prominence during the COVID as a leading opponent of MLG's lockdowns. Sarah is involved with Coalition of Conservatives in Action (a Las Cruces grassroots group), New Mexico F…

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715 New Mexico's Kids Count Index Ranking, New Mexicans Spend 6th Most on Health Care, Howie Morales Will Not Run for Governor 43:33

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On this week's conversation Paul has an update on the heat rule (plus some more information on exactly who is behind it). Another year, another 50th ranking for NM in the Kids Count index. We discuss what is happening and why New Mexico will improve its outcomes only when voters decide they want better. A bill being considered at City Council would…

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THROWBACK INTERVIEW: Nicole Shiffler on Unschooling 1:09:39

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New episodes and a NEW Season coming in July! In the meantime, enjoy this throwback interview with the AMAZING Unschooling Mama and Founder of Empowered Homeschool Club, Nicole Shiffler! Link to hear Caroline Shiffler's song: On Golden Sands by Fragile Beings To Reach Nicole: @nicoleshiffler Nichole's Coaching Program Authors Referred to in this Ep…

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596. Miraculous Pencil and Trump Tariffs 15:29

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The Miraculous Pencil demonstrates how the world is so interconnected. Trade barriers threaten that connection and our supply chains could suffer. But what if the Trump tariff threats are just a good negotiating tool? Let's unpack what we know so far.

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714 Doug Peterson - Update on Issues Facing Albuquerque and Commercial Real Estate Sector 44:05

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On this week's interview Paul sits down with Doug Peterson. Doug is principal of Peterson Properties which is a real estate holding and management company based in Albuquerque. Doug and Paul discuss exploding property tax assessments imposed by Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara, the proposed Business Improvement District downtown, and broader …

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On this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to the legislator who scored the VERY best among all 112 in the Foundation's Freedom Index: Rep. Randy Pettigrew. Pettigrew represents Lea County in the Legislature. He has long been a conservative stalwart in the Legislature. Pettigrew pulls no punches in this frank discussion!…