Associated Press
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee says Democrats’ impeachment inquiry is “a carefully orchestrated media smear campaign.”
Associated Press
GOP witness rejects Trump conspiracy theories
Former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker says he felt a discussion of investigations was "inappropriate" in a July meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials at the White House.
Crash Course
Congressional Leadership: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine explores the leadership structure of congress. We’ll break out the clone machine to examine the responsibilities of the speaker of the house, the majority and minority leaders as well as the majority and minority...
TED Talks
TED: How protest is redefining democracy around the world | Zachariah Mampilly
The democratic process is messy, complicated and often inefficient -- but across Africa, activists are redefining democracy by putting protest at its center. In an illuminating talk, political scientist Zachariah Mampilly gives us a...
Crash Course
Congressional Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig breaks out the crystal ball to try and figure out why our congresspeople do the things that they do. We’ll talk about the three motivating factors of congressional decisions - constituency, interest groups, and political...
TED Talks
TED: Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship | Noah Feldman
The divisiveness plaguing American politics today is nothing new, says constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman. In fact, it dates back to the early days of the republic, when a dispute between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison led the...
Crash Course
Party Systems: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to dive into the history of American political parties. So throughout most of United States history our political system has been dominated by a two-party system, but the policies and the groups that support these...
Crash Course
Max Weber & Modernity: Crash Course Sociology
This week we are wrapping up our overview of sociology’s core frameworks and founding theorists with a look Max Weber and his understanding of the modern world. We’ll explore rationalization and the transition from traditional to modern...
Crash Course
Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about political parties and their role in American politics. So, when most people think about political parties they associate them with the common ideologies of the voters and representatives within that...
Curated Video
Italy Government and Major Political Parties
New ReviewItalian citizens voted out the monarchy in 1946, and the last Italian dynasty ended with King Umberto II being forced into exile. The constitution of the Italian republic went into effect in 1948, and since then, governments have changed...
Curated Video
France Government
New ReviewSince the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....
Curated Video
Saudi Arabia Government Structure
New ReviewSaudi Arabia is one of only two countries—the other being Vatican City—that do not have a separate legislative body. Political parties are banned, and there is no national legislative body or general elections. Historically, Saudi kings...
Curated Video
Mexico Government
New ReviewUnder its constitution, adopted on February 5, 1917, Mexico is a federal democratic republic, but until the mid-1990s, a single party, the PRI (Partido Revolucionario Institucional), totally dominated state and federal elective offices....
Curated Video
Third Parties
New ReviewA video entitled "Third Parties" that discusses the role of third parties in the United States political system
Curated Video
Will concessions be enough for protesters in Iraq? I Inside Story
Iraq's Prime Minister offers to resign as people demand political system overhaul.
Curated Video
What's the way forward for Iraq?
Iraq's president Barham Salih says he would rather resign than appoint a PM nominee rejected by protesters
Curated Video
Can Benjamin Netanyahu finally form a government?
The Israeli Prime Minister's bloc celebrates victory following three elections in less than a year.
Curated Video
How can the crisis in Lebanon be resolved?
Angry protesters in Lebanon target government and financial buildings
Curated Video
What's behind the crackdown on Uganda's opposition?
Dozens killed in protests after opposition leader Bobi Wine's latest arrest
Curated Video
Turkey prepares for referendum
Critics say Turkey's referendum could send the country sliding into a dictatorship and it might have a seismic effect
Curated Video
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters
A protester and a security officer have been killed as protests continue against the October 25 military coup.
Curated Video
William Hague discusses running for Oxford University chancellor against Peter Mandelson and the future of conservatism
In an exclusive interview with The Independent, Lord Hague discusses with Geordie Greig his campaign to win election as Chancellor to the University of Oxford. The former foreign secretary explains his opinions on what the statue of...
Curated Video
Political strategists weigh in on possibility of an early Ontario election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has given his party's MPPs a December deadline to decide if they will run again. Metro Morning host David Common spoke about the potential for an early election with Ashley Csanady, Liberal strategist and vice...
Wonderscape
Understanding Gerrymandering: What It Means and How It Works
This video explores the concept of gerrymandering, explaining how it shapes election districts to favor certain political parties. Learn how the term originated, how redistricting affects representation, and the different types of...