Bob Murphy Show Ep. 407 Connor Boyack on the Tuttle Twins Library Adventure and New Economics Course
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May 13, 2025 
Connor Boyack, founder of the Libertas Network and co-creator of the Tuttle Twins book series, dives into the recent controversy surrounding his popular children's books being temporarily removed from New York public libraries. He shares insights on the Tuttle Twins Academy, designed to teach kids about liberty and economics through engaging multimedia. Boyack also discusses the need to rethink education, advocating for a relevant and empowering model over traditional methods, while reflecting on his journey in libertarian advocacy.
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Bob Murphy's Libertarian Journey
- Bob Murphy transitioned from indifferent web developer to passionate libertarian advocate after discovering Ron Paul in 2006.
- This shift led him to founding Libertas Network and focusing on libertarian education and activism.
Origin of Tuttle Twins Books
- The first Tuttle Twins book started as a fun project by Bob and illustrator Elijah, inspired by libertarian classics.
- A surprise 50-copy order from Ron and Carol Paul at Freedom Fest validated their idea's potential.
Tuttle Twins Library Removal Incident
- A conservative public library in Chemung County, New York removed Tuttle Twins books arguing they were "insufficiently inclusive."
- After public backlash and revealing internal emails, the books were reinstated, highlighting overlooked censorship.
