We hear this word thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean?

The last two years have been difficult dealing with a pandemic. But as gloomy as things seem, there are still reasons to be optimistic.

One of the most important principles in free market economics is the concept of the invisible hand. In his book "The Wealth of Nations," economist Adam Smith wrote about the invisible hand, a metaphor for the benefits society gets when people act in their own self interest.

There is an old saying that only a jester can speak truth to a king. Throughout world history, comedians have played a vital role in using humor to poke fun at leaders, revealing their shortcomings in a humorous way.

Understanding the world wars is important to understanding the state of the world's foreign conflicts today.

To understand why countries engage in warfare, it's important to understand the ideas that lead to this kind of thinking and behavior. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss the ten deadly ideas that lead to war.

The word "activism" gets thrown around a lot, and has all sorts of reputations, but it’s an important part of our country’s history and super important if you care about helping this country move in a positive direction.

Being critical and thinking independently is a challenge, no matter how old you are or how much you’ve accomplished. But it’s one of the most important things you can ever learn how to do. .

We often hear people say that the "greater good" is more important than protecting the individual. This line of thinking has been used to promote public policies that put the collective good ahead of individual needs.

Ben Franklin is one of our country's most eccentric and important Founding Father. Today, Brittany and Emma discuss his legacy not only as a Founder, but as a revolutionary scientist and inventor.