Step Back History
Dinesh D'Souza: Infinity War
Dinesh D'Souza is an infamous right-wing provocateur. In 2016 he published an 'expose' on the Democratic party which not only misrepresents the history it covers but belies a darker motive.
TLDR News
Who is Funding UK Election Campaigns? - TLDR Explains
In this video we discuss the three groups who contribute to UK election campaigns. We talk about how much parties, candidates and third parties are allowed to spend as well as the increasingly broken system which tracks campaign spending.
Curated Video
Wartime Elections
What is the effect of war on elections? Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”, but he forgot one thing – Presidential elections!
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Curated Video
Citizen's Rule: How We Elect A President
What does it take to become President of the United States? What is the Electoral College? The program takes kids through the entire election process. Through colorful graphics, lively animation and live-action footage, the entire...
The Wall Street Journal
Justin Trudeau on Leadership
Canadian Prime Minister talks about essential skills to sell a common vision and overcoming hurdles that may have stymied previous generations of leaders.
TLDR News
Kanye is Running for President How It Impacts Trump, Biden & 2020 - TLDR News
When we thought that 2020 had enough twists and turns already, another major announcement comes regarding the Presidential Election, with Kanye West announcing his intention to run. In this video, we discuss how credible this is, the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson, the Director of "Inside Job"
In this interview, INET's Executive Director Rob Johnson talks to Charles Ferguson, the director of the new documentary film "Inside Job," about corruption in academia, the failure of both political parties in dealing with the financial...
The Economist
The Democrats in the age of Trump
Since Donald Trump entered politics the Democrats have struggled to compete. The mid-term elections will see them employing a change in tactics that they hope will mobilise new voters and win over disillusioned moderates
Institute for New Economic Thinking
A Bipartisan Disaster in Finance: Part 4 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
The director of "Inside Job" says that the poor handling of the crisis is the fault of both political parties. In fact, he says that he sees no real difference between the two
The March of Time
1952: KEFAUVER CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS PRESS ROOM: Senator Estes Kefauver sitting talking w/ LIFE Washington correspondent Frank McNaughton, SOT saying has more coming to support, will not be dictated to, party should be instrument of members of party.
MOT 1952: KEFAUVER CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS PRESS ROOM: Senator Estes Kefauver sitting talking w/ LIFE Washington correspondent Frank McNaughton, SOT saying has more coming to support, will not be dictated to, party should be instrument of...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1836
The 13th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1836, the Whig Party emerges and runs four candidates against incumbent Martin...
TLDR News
How Do Laws Get Passed in the United States - TLDR News
With super high profile laws currently making their way through congress, we thought now would be a good time to refresh the basics. In this video, we explain the US system of government and how laws are passed in the United States.
TLDR News
Does America Have Too Many Elections? - TLDR News
America feels like it's always in an election cycle, with 2020 feeling like moments ago and the 2022 midterms just around the corner. So we ask if having so many elections actually harms American democracy and if they'd be better off...
Hip Hughes History
Hyperpluralism Explained: Partisan Politics and a Divided Government
The level of noise in the media and the halls of government is creating a level of volume that makes real change next to impossible.
TLDR News
Tories Paying £3,000,000 for a Peerage - TLDR News
Over the weekend, OpenDemocracy published a report describing how recent Tory treasurers who have donated £3 Million to the party are invariably given a peerage in the House of Lords. So in this video, we take a look at the contents of...
Mr. Beat
The Whig Party (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the rise and the fall (and the rise again) of the Whig Party.
KERA
How Gerrymandering Impacts Voters
Republican politicians in Texas are redrawing district lines, giving white people disproportionate representation in state elections. The controversial practice, called gerrymandering, has long been used as a tool by politicians to help...
TLDR News
Why Third Parties Struggle in the US Democratic and Republican Dominance in America - TLDR News
Politics in the United States tend to be dominated by the two major parties, with third parties rarely playing a major role. So in this video, we explain who the biggest other parties are, what they stand for and why they struggle to...
Curated Video
Dolley Madison: The First First Lady
As the host of unrivaled skill, First Lady Dolley Madison brought the US political elite together by throwing the best parties Washington, DC had ever seen.
Professor Dave Explains
George Washington: The Birth of a Nation (1789 - 1797)
So you wanna learn about American History, eh? Whether you are a history buff, or you want to figure out how America got to the screwed up place it's in now, this is the place to start your quest for knowledge! Each chapter will tell the...
Curated Video
Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In addition,...
Mr. Beat
Political Spectrums Explained — Why is there a left wing and right wing?
Mr. Beat and Mr. Barris explain political spectrums and why the whole left versus right paradigm does more harm than good.