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Rule of Law
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
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Puppy Diplomacy and the Cold War
In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?
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Prudence: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's prudence in orchestrating the Louisiana Purchase, despite constitutional concerns, doubled the size of the U.S., securing its position on the global stage.
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Immoderation: Huey Long
Huey Long's rise from rural Louisiana to U.S. Senator was marked by immoderation, as promises turned to power grabs and corruption, ultimately leading to his downfall.
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Hoovervilles: Shantytowns of the Great Depression
As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.
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Gladys Bentley: Breaking All the Rules
At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.
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Election of 1948: The Underdog
The suspenseful 1948 presidential election exposed the consequences of flawed polls, as Truman's astonishing victory upended expectations and forever changed how pollsters make predictions.
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Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
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Election of 1824: When the House Chose
In the Presidential Election of 1824, five men from one party were up for the job. It was left to the House of Representatives to figure out a winner – and the aftermath led to the modern two-party system.
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Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
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Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President, Untold
In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.
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Beverly LaHaye
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
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Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon
At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.
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Pandemic Perspectives: Trust
NOTABLE COLLABORATIONS: Professor Daston talks about how being confronted with two crises of global dimensions: the COVID-19 pandemic and global climate change, led to an international governance structure and collaboration of scientific...
PBS
Why Do We Have Political Parties?
John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2020 election with two major parties locked in a perpetual struggle for power. Today Danielle looks at the emergence of...
PBS
What is Ethnicity?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? Can a person have more than one ethnic identity? Today Danielle explores the history and evolution of different ethnicities that make up America.
All Ears English
1927 - How to Build Relationships Over Close Competitions in English
Have you been invited to an election watch party where the candidates are neck and neck? Or a sporting event with your colleagues where you have to comment on how close the game is? Find out exactly what to say in these moments in...
All Ears English
1938 - Do Lindsay and Michelle Make Their Beds?
In English, there are at least 6 expressions that native speakers use every day referring to "beds". Today find out how to use them to talk about anything from corruption to your daily living habits.
The Guardian
Big Data
In the second episode of Five Minute Masterminds, the author and broadcaster Timandra Harkness introduces big data, explaining how big it actually is, its impact on recent political elections and how it can change your life
The Guardian
Sudanese artist on US road trip: 'The story of civil rights is unfinished
Khalid Albaih, a Sudanese political cartoonist who lives in Qatar, is taking a road trip across the US with 10 Middle Eastern artists, collectively known as Culturunners. A black Muslim, he explores race, politics, the American civil...
Mr. Beat
Why You Can Buy The Next President | Citizens United v. FEC
In episode 10 of Supreme Court Briefs, a corporation argues it has the right to spend as much money as it wants on a political campaign because of the First Amendment.
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The Message and the Messenger
University of Michigan business professor Andrew Hoffman describes how his research investigates the cultural aspects of climate change, focusing on the question, What comes to people’s minds when they hear the words “climate change”?
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The Importance of Dialogue
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes the importance of regular dialogue between policymakers and the populace.
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Scientific Credibility
Business school professor Andrew Hoffman, University of Michigan, describes how most Americans do trust science and that, eventually, if scientists remain diligent about communicating their findings about climate change, most people will...