Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Protists: Introduction
Eukaryotes that are clearly not animals, plants, or fungi belong to a very diverse and fascinating group called protists. This series of videos uses captivating video footage to illustrate organisms from tiny microscopic creatures to...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Gorbachev's decision
Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2
IDG TECHtalk
Tech companies release statements, make donations following protests
Following worldwide protests against police brutality and racist policing, leading tech companies have released statements and plans to support the black community and their employees. In some cases, employees at these companies don’t...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: How Rubber Bullets Can Injure You
According to a report published in BMJ Open in 2017, rubber bullets can cause serious injuries and even death.
Curated Video
Congo: how to stop the killing
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: What is teargas?
Tear gas is a chemical weapon used for crowd control that causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin.
TLDR News
Trump's Visit to the UK Explained - July 2018
In July 2018 United States President Donald Trump is making his first official visit to the UK. There is a lot of controversy and unanswered questions surrounding the visit. We answer the key questions. Why is he coming to the UK? Why...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Economic Legacy of Racism
Why does the racial divide persist between comparatively similar segments of the workforce? If additional education is not the solution to racial inequality, what is? In this interview, Professor Sandy Darity discusses the troubling...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Classifying Monerans and Protists
This video is an introduction to the Classifying Monerans and Protists series. This video program highlights the major characteristics of two different monerans: Eubacteria and Archaebacteria, as well as the kingdom Protista. Real-life...
Next Animation Studio
Pentagon war games included squashing domestic insurrection by young activists: report
The Pentagon conducted a war game in 2018 that pitted armed forces against a youth uprising dubbed Zbellion.
The Economist
Congo: the deadliest conflict since the second world war may be about to reignite
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
Financial Times
Why young people are protesting in Thailand
The standard political divide in Thailand is between the pro-establishment yellow shirts and the populist red shirts. But this summer students are taking a different approach - they want the country to re-examine the role of the...
TLDR News
Federal Troops Descend on Portland: Why Is Trump Taking This Unprecedented Move? - TLDR News
In the last few days, Trump has begun deploying federal troops in Portland and is threatening to do so in other states too. In this video, we explain how this move is unprecedented and discuss Trump's motives for taking such radical action.
The Economist
Can Macron save his presidency?
What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France's president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency.
TLDR News
End of Protests in Britain? The Controversial 'Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill' - TLDR News
This week the government's new Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill has come under fire, with many claiming that the bill aims to limit the right to protest in Britain significantly. So in this video we examine the bill, find out what...
The Economist
Venezuela's mayor on the run
Venezuela is on the brink of ruin. The former mayor of Caracas dared to challenge President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime—and was made a public enemy.
TLDR News
Do Protests Actually Work? - TLDR Explains.
A couple weeks ago around a million people headed to London to protest Brexit. It made a big splash in the media, but realistically it's not going to stop Brexit from happening. So we discuss the purpose of protests and why people...
TLDR News
Thai Protestors Take on the Monarchy: Can Thailand Overthrow Their King? - TLDR News
For years there has been tension between the people of Thailand, their government and their extravagant King. However, in recent days this has reached a boiling point with major anti-monarchy protests across the city. So in this video,...
Espresso Media
Faith and Encounter: Amidst Pilgrims and the Taliban
Accompany journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh and Ullah as they visit the village of Khaveh, where a unique scene unfolds as pilgrims pray alongside members of the Taliban without conflict. Witness this intermingling of faiths and discover the...
Espresso Media
A Journalist's Journey into the Taliban
Join journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh as he ventures alone into Taliban territory, driven by a quest for truth. From probing the aftermath of a deadly incident to securing a rare interview with a survivor, Eslamzadeh's pursuit unveils a...
Next Animation Studio
Anti-protest weapons, explained
American police officers have been using a variety of crowd-control weapons against Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Here is how they work.
Next Animation Studio
Prosecution rests case after key witness statements in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
New drone footage and a medical examiner's explanation may have enhanced the case against Kyle Rittenhouse in his homicide trial.
TLDR News
How Are Protest Sizes Measured? - TLDR Explains
Protests attract a lot of people to voice their opinion. That makes it hard to guess how many people are in attendance. How can you actually measure a crowd that big? We explain the various techniques used to estimate protest size.
Curated Video
How America Turned Its Police Into an Army
Olugbenga Ajilore explains the high cost of the American government’s arming of local police with military weapons, which has exacerbated lethal use-of force against black communities. The acquisition of military style-weapons by local...