Instructional Video11:34
Crash Course

What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography

12th - Higher Ed
Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even...
Instructional Video6:02
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The rise of modern populism | Takis S. Pappas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In many democratic countries, charismatic leaders vilify political opponents, disparage institutions, and claim to be for the people. Some critics label this approach as authoritarian or fascist, while others argue that these leaders are...
Instructional Video10:21
The Guardian

Populist Politics in Italy and the Influence of Steve Bannon

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The Brothers of Italy, a populist political group has been gaining popularity in Italy. Journalist Paul Lewis sits down with Giorgia Meloni to discuss the history and goals of the part and attends a political rally in which Steve Bannon...
Instructional Video3:59
The Guardian

The Limits of Foreign Influence in European Politics

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Steve Bannon has been playing an active role in the direction of European populist politics. Journalist Paul Lewis explains the legal limit of that influence. He meets with Bannon to ask his thoughts on the matter and to question whether...
Instructional Video3:56
The Guardian

The Rise of Populist Ideology in Greece

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Journalist Paul Lewis travels to Greece to learn more about the agenda and appeal of the populist party in the country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is one of the main factors the party hopes to leverage. How Steve Bannon's Far-Right...
Instructional Video8:20
The Guardian

Steve Bannon's "Movement" in Europe

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Rightwing populists are on the rise across Europe. As European parliamentary elections approached, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon has arrived to help. He teamed up with Mischaël Modrikamen in Brussels to create "The...
Instructional Video2:13
Curated Video

Immoderation: Huey Long

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video2:49
Hip Hughes History

The Grange Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review

6th - 12th
Learn the very basics about the 19th century Grange formation. What did they want, whom did they hate on?
Instructional Video10:01
Hip Hughes History

Populism and the Populist Movement in America for Dummies

6th - 12th
HipHughes cuts through the age of Populism like a gangster, weaving himself through the end of Gilded times up to the election of Teddy Roosevelt.
Instructional Video9:16
TLDR News

What Does Populism Actually Mean? - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
Over recent years there's been a lot of talk about populism around the world. People have accused people like Trump, Erdogan and Johnson of being populist and we're now looking at what they actually do. What does it mean to be populist,...
Instructional Video4:41
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Is History Important? [Robert Skidelsky]

Higher Ed
If we’re headed for a recession, blame the economists who flunked history class.History has long been downplayed by economists, even though it holds the keys to answering some of the most important questions today. Why did the stock...
Instructional Video4:18
The Economist

How to bring down a dictator

12th - Higher Ed
Today Kim Jong Un celebrates his 34th birthday. As North Korea’s god-king for life, he can expect several decades more in office. Or can he? We talk to a man who specialises in bringing down dictators.
Instructional Video12:08
Institute for New Economic Thinking

How Populists Use Economics to Exploit Crisis

Higher Ed
MIT Sloan Assistant Professor Emil Verner discusses his research into credit markets, and the role of economics in the rise of populism.<br/>
Instructional Video4:35
The Economist

What have liberals ever done for us?

12th - Higher Ed
Populists argue that liberals have become too elite and are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people. But what exactly are the principles of liberalism and what has it ever done for Western societies?
Instructional Video7:29
Mr. Beat

The Populist Movement (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
Here is the story of the People's Party, aka the Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.
Instructional Video10:54
Weird History

Was Andrew Jackson The Craziest US President?

12th - Higher Ed
Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand, he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand, he enslaved persons, killed thousands of Native Americans, created an economic depression, and killed a...
News Clip2:06
Curated Video

Culture is one of the ‘most effective’ shields against extremism, says EU Commissioner Micallef

9th - Higher Ed
The EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture is one step closer to realisation. European Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews it will be a key tool to safeguard EU culture’s role in combating division, and to tackle challenges...
News Clip3:36
Press Association

Labour must improve lives by time it leaves office, says Chancellor

Higher Ed
If children from “ordinary backgrounds” are not living “more fulfilled lives” by the time Labour leaves office, it will be “time for somebody else to take over”, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.



Speaking to the Global...
News Clip5:40
Curated Video

The Brief: Donald Tusk lands new job as EPP president with pledge to fight populism

9th - Higher Ed
He may be stepping down as President of the European Council, but Donald Tusk is stepping up for a new challenge after being elected to lead the centre-right European People’s Party.



The EPP is the largest...
News Clip5:40
Curated Video

Donald Tusk lands new job as EPP president with pledge to fight populism

9th - Higher Ed
He may be stepping down as President of the European Council, but Donald Tusk is stepping up for a new challenge after being elected to lead the centre-right European People’s Party. 



The EPP is the...
News Clip3:10
Curated Video

Brexit: UK party leaders prepare for December snap election

9th - Higher Ed
The UK gears up for a general election, many voters are confused about the different parties' policies on Brexit.
News Clip2:39
Curated Video

Brexit: Johnson promises doctors and nurses 'fast-track NHS visa'

9th - Higher Ed
PM has been criticised for 'anti-immigrant rhetoric' while migrant workers are essential for public services.
News Clip25:00
Curated Video

Beyond the Wall: Part 1 - The Rise of Germany's Far-Right | People & Power

9th - Higher Ed
Thirty years ago, the Cold War came to an end and Europe was awash with hope, but have the years since been squandered?
News Clip8:02
Curated Video

Latvian prime minister discusses growing concerns in the EU

9th - Higher Ed
Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš sat down with Raw Politics host Tess Arcilla on Wednesday to discuss some growing concerns within the European Union.



The Latvian leader travelled to Strasbourg this...