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The Functions of Crime
The idea crime can have positive consequences for individuals and societies is an important part of Durkheimês sociological analysis of crime and deviance. Steve Taylor explains how crime and deviance can be functional for social order...
Advocate of Wordz
Metaphor vs Simile - Poetry Defined
The great debate is here! In this episode, we break down what a Metaphor and Simile is, how they are similar and different. We also have a decisive winner at the end!
Institute of Art and Ideas
How Men and Women Think (long form version)
Many neuroscientists believe disorders of the mind will be solved when we understand the differences between the male and female brain. Yet is is frequently argued that men and women are not born but made. Are mental differences between...
Institute of Art and Ideas
The dangers of modern medicine
We ring fence NHS spending and western countries spend ever more on medicine. But a third of all deaths are due to medical intervention and some argue poverty not pathogens makes the biggest difference. Is it a fantasy to believe that...
Institute of Art and Ideas
What is beyond language?
The power of words is a wonder, and language perhaps our greatest skill. Yet the gap between the sound of a bell and its description is huge. Are the limits to language so profound that the big questions of science and philosophy are...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Are nations inevitably a source of conflict?
From the Olympics to the UN we celebrate national identity and culture. Yet nations are typically the source of warfare and conflict. Would we be better to get rid of nations and borders in favour of a wider, ultimately global,...
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - How A Bill Becomes A Law
This video looks at the process by which a bill becomes a law; how it is brought to the floor through the committee and then sub-committee and after the floor to a joint committee and finally after further voting by the chambers it is...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Are there alternatives to Capitalism?
As China and Russia adopt their own variants, the reign of capitalism seems absolute. Yet there are many who wish for an alternative and some who claim a final crisis is in the making. Is there a radical alternative that we have not yet...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Press Association
Micheal Martin speaks to the media in Co Cavan
Tanaiste Micheal Martin with local candidate Niamh Smyth (yellow coat) speaking to the media at Ballyjamesduff Co Operative Livestock Mart in Ramonan, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
Press Association
Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening.
The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s...
Press Association
Simon Harris calls on Sinn Fein to publish manifesto ahead of first debate
Simon Harris has called on the Sinn Fein leader to publish the party’s manifesto ahead of the first leaders’ debate on Monday evening.
The Fine Gael leader has accused Mary Lou McDonald of “cynicism” in not publishing the party’s...
Curated Video
Dealing with emotions following the election aftermath
Mental health expert and host of the "Better Men" podcast Mike Veny offers post-Election Day mental health tips. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Historian Allan Lichtman sticks by his prediction of a Harris win
Even with historically close polling going into Election Day, one renowned historian is sticking by his prediction that Vice President Kamala Harris will win the White House. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Minister ‘misinterpreted’ after referring to ‘blob activist’ Tory MP
A Cabinet minister insisted she was not referring to a Tory MP’s appearance after labelling him a “blob activist” over his Civil Service concerns.
Commons Leader Lucy Powell said she was “misinterpreted” as she hurriedly clarified the...
Curated Video
Owner Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate
Billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate as “right” and “principled." (Scripps News)
Press Association
New assisted dying Bill is 'about giving people choice' campaigners say
Terminally ill adults in England and Wales could be helped to end their lives “subject to safeguards and protections” as a new Bill was formally introduced in the House of Commons for the first time in almost a decade.
Campaigners on...
Curated Video
Tim Walz and JD Vance to go head-to-head in vice presidential debate
Candidates will be given a pen, a pad of paper and a bottle of water, but they are not allowed to bring any prewritten notes or props with them to the stage, organizers said. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Vice presidential debate at times fiery, other times friendly
During the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate, JD Vance and Tim Walz traded blows on issues like the economy, immigration, abortion, and more. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Tulsi Gabbard talks about JD Vance's debate strategy
Trump campaign representative Tulsi Gabbard joined Scripps News to talk about JD Vance's strategy heading into Tuesday night's "CBS News Vice Presidential Debate." (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Here's how to watch the first, and likely only, Walz/Vance vice presidential debate
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will meet Tuesday in what will likely be the only debate between the two vice presidential hopefuls. Here is how to watch. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Boos heard at Labour conference after complaints raised about debate on winter fuel allowance cuts
Boos were heard at the Labour conference hall in Liverpool as complaints were raised about a debate on union calls for the winter fuel allowance cuts to be reversed not taking place on Monday.
Unite’s Andy Green said: “This is simply an...
Curated Video
Trump says he will not participate in another debate with Harris
Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Trump and Harris head from the debate stage to fresh rallies in battleground states
Presidential candidates arrived in battleground states to campaign Thursday, fresh off a debate that has given each new lines of attack. (Scripps News)