Crash Course
Media Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today we wrap up our discussion of the media by talking about how the government interacts with and influences the content we see. Now it may be easy to assume that because we live in a free-market capitalist society, the only real...
Crash Course
Government Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, we’re going to wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation. We're going to talk about the government's goals for the U.S. economy and the policies it employs to achieve those goals. Ever since the...
Wonderscape
Exploring the Drawbacks of Cryptocurrencies
Delve into the potential downsides of cryptocurrencies, including lack of government regulation leading to illegal activity, environmental concerns due to energy-intensive mining processes, and the instability and volatility of...
The Business Professor
Self-Regulatory Organization
A self-regulatory organization is an organization that exercises some degree of regulatory authority over an industry or profession. The regulatory authority could exist in place of government regulation, or applied in addition to...
Hip Hughes History
What is a Conservative?
A summary of the Conservative ideology with a emphasis on the difference between social & economic views.
The Wall Street Journal
Microsoft's Brad Smith on a Secure Digital Future
Microsoft's Brad Smith discusses the the innovations that may push the tech industry and society ahead -- from public-private partnerships and the state of cybersecurity to opportunities in AI and the future of work.
Wonderscape
Money Kids: Cryptocurrency and NFTs
This video provides an overview of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, explaining how they work and discussing their impact on society. It explores the pros and cons of using cryptocurrencies and NFTs, including their potential to revolutionize...
Bloomberg
What Reid Hoffman Thinks About the Regulation of Social Media
Oct.10 -- LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman discusses the role of regulation on the tech industry and social media. Hoffman also says that the U.S. -China trade tussle only creates downside in an interview with Bloomberg's David Westin.
Bloomberg
Reid Hoffman Says 'Some Regulation Could Be Good' for the Tech Industry
Nov.07 -- LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman discusses the call for more regulation of the tech industry. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Big Decisions."
Bloomberg
Responsibilities for Tech Industry Are Changing, Says LinkedIn Co-Founder Hoffman
Nov.07 -- LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman discusses big tech's handling of personal data, leadership, regulation, and his new book, "Blitzscaling." He speaks to Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Big Decisions."
Bloomberg
The Silver Lining of China's Tech Crackdown
Oct.08 -- B Capital Group Co-Founder and Managing Partner Raj Ganguly speaks with Caroline Hyde about the fallout from China's tech crackdown, the number of deals flowing to Southeast Asia and future frontiers for borderless investing.
Bloomberg
Airbnb's China Chief Departs Months After Taking the Job
Oct.24 -- In a blow to Airbnb Inc., the head of the company’s China business has left four months after taking the top job there. Bloomberg's Olivia Zaleski reports on "Bloomberg Technology."
Crash Course
History of Media Literacy Part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #2
Even Plato understood the importance of media! Part of an ongoing series of media literacy videos, the resource takes viewers to where it all began ... ancient Greece. The video covers the emergence of media and the written word, the...
Emergent Order
The Economics of Dallas Buyers Club
How do entrepreneurship and crony capitalism intersect with federal regulation and the Food and Drug Administration in Dallas Buyers Club? This is a fascinating video that covers a wealth of economic concepts while referencing the recent...
Emergent Order
The Economics of Ghostbusters
How do the men of Ghostbusters represent entrepreneurship, the market economy, and government oversight? This video provides unique insight into the risks of startup companies, as well as the foundational features of a market...
PBS
Should We Police Our Police? | America From Scratch
The increasing heated debate about policing in the United States triggers this episode from the PBS's "America From Scratch" series. After listening to arguments from many perspectives, viewers are asked to consider whether Congress...
National Constitution Center
First Amendment Overview Part I
The Declaration of Independence details the natural rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. The video explains these rights, including freedom of speech and non-violent protest. Scholars learn why specific rights were guaranteed and...
C-SPAN
On This Day: 26th Amendment is passed by Congress
The Twenty-sixth Amendment greatly altered voting rights in the United States. Engaging video clips explain why the amendment was created and how it has impacted voter turnout over the years.
C-SPAN
On This Day: Whitewater
A series of eight video clips describes the Whitewater scandal involving President Clinton. Scholars watch archival footage from the special investigators, the Congressional hearing, and the first family. The interesting resource...
C-SPAN
On This Day: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
How did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire change modern working conditions? The engaging resource explains conditions that contributed to the tragic fire, the workers affected by it, and how it changed labor laws and working...
C-SPAN
On This Day: The Hoover Burglary
Without the Hoover Burglary, would the FBI's counter-intelligence program have come to the public's attention? Historians learn about the actions of the individuals involved in the Hoover Burglary, what information they stole, and how...
C-SPAN
On This Day: 2008 Financial Crisis
Was the financial crisis of 2008 a repeat of the stock market crash of 1929? A thought-provoking resource explores the effects of the 2008 crisis with the words of then-future President Obama. Historians hear a brief outline of the...
Crash Course
Government Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #47
The government regulates the air Americans breathe and the food they eat to protect its citizens from danger. The 47th episode of a 50-part series on the United States government and politics introduces the concept of government...