Vlogbrothers
Barack John Obama Green
In which Hank is maybe a little too upset by the state of the world...
Vlogbrothers
Is Poverty Necessary? Looking back at the Millennium Development Goals
In which John examines the progress of the UN's Millennium Development Goals over the last 15 years and looks ahead to the Global Goals. Can we live in a world where extreme poverty and undernourishment are rare? Are we closer to gender...
Vlogbrothers
Why Are Poor Countries Poor?
In which John looks at the vicious cycles of poverty and poor health in Sierra Leone, including how the ebola crisis happened and why a center of diamond mining has become one of the poorest regions in the world. For the last year and a...
Curated Video
Only Way to Start Your Essay: Easy Plan, Outline, & Thesis for Cause and Effect
Are you trying to start your essay by writing your hook? That is a BIG mistake. In this video, I will show you not only how to start your essay but how to come up with a simple but effective essay outline. First, I show you how to...
ShortCutsTv
Natural Experiments in Psychology
In natural experiments circumstances present researchers with the perfect opportunity to test the effect of one variable on another in ways that just couldn't be done in a laboratory. This film looks at some natural experiments in...
Mediacorp
The Harmony of Religions and Cultures in Malaysia
This video investigates the integration of Buddhism into Malaysian culture and the success of having religious harmony. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 4/11
Professor Dave Explains
How Governments Support Economic Growth
Now that we have discussed several types of economies with varying degrees of government involvement, it's time to get a closer look at a government's role in economic growth. It is possible for governments to both promote and hinder...
Curated Video
Understanding Poverty and its Economic Consequences in the UK
The video is a lecture presentation on poverty and its economic consequences within an economic system. The video discusses the two main forms of poverty in the UK: absolute poverty and relative poverty. The speaker also explores the...
SWPictures
An Injection of Hope: Breaking the Vicious Circle
An Injection of Hope part 4/4: This video discusses the challenges faced by vaccine manufacturers like GlaxoSmithKline in producing affordable vaccines for developing countries where infectious diseases are still prevalent.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1928
The 36th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1928, the day I turned negative 53. Calvin Coolidge had a smooth second term. The economy remained strong, and the federal government even had a huge surplus....
KERA
Poverty’s Effects on Children
One in five North Texas children live in poverty and more than a quarter million are hungry. A recent report by Children’s Health, a hospital network in Dallas, found that children living in poverty are seven times more likely to be in...
Curated Video
Understanding Inequality, Poverty, and their Implications
This is an economics lesson on the topics of inequality and poverty. The instructor discusses the political sensitivity of these terms and how they are used interchangeably, but emphasizes the importance of carefully weighing the impact...
Mediacorp
Empowering Farmers Through Education
In this video, we meet farmers in Indonesia who use the extra money gained from selling roses to set up a non-governmental school to improve education in the local area to ensure these families are not left behind in this fast developing...
SWPictures
The Plant that Cures Malaria: Artemisia Annua
The Plant that Cures Malaria part 2/5: This video showcases the story of Clovis Kabaseke and his passion for the medicinal herb Artemisia Annua. He believes that this plant can help address the problems of poverty and malaria in his...
Mediacorp
Exploring Organic Farming and Community Tourism in Vietnam
This video investigates the successes of local farmers in Hoi An, Vietnam, and the uses of special pesticide-free fertilizer. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 4, part 2/11
Jabzy
Peru - Basic Politics
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Peru's Basic Politics
Step Back History
The Poor People's Campaign
Martin Luther King Jr was a more radical figure whose history has been whitewashed. This is the story of his last days fighting for economic justice in the Poor People's Campaign.
Healthcare Triage
Medicaid Report Cards Are Out, and Life Isn't About Grades
The Trump administration has released Medicaid report cards, which allow citizens and health care journalists to look at the results of Medicaid, state by state. The good news: our beloved Indiana is doing OK! The bad news, there's a lot...
Mediacorp
Preserving the Tradition of Floating Rice Farming in Southeast Asia
This video looks at the unique style of rice cultivation used in Cambodia. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 6/8
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: The History of Racial Segregation and Disinvestment in Kansas City
Kansas City part 3/7: This video discusses the history of racial segregation in Kansas City, particularly in the 18th and Vine district. It explores the impact of discriminatory housing policies and the effects of integration on the...
SWPictures
Subsidized Malaria Treatment in Africa: Making Effective Drugs Affordable
The video discusses the issue of affordability for malaria treatment in Africa and how a subsidized combination therapy has made it more accessible for those who need it. The success of this pilot scheme depends on its effectiveness and...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Can social justice provide an alternative to medicine?
We ring fence NHS spending and western countries spend ever more on medicine. But a third of all deaths are due to medical intervention and some argue poverty not pathogens makes the biggest difference. Is it a fantasy to believe that...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Dennis Snower: Which Way Forward? 3/6
Dennis Snower, President, Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), Kiel speaks on panel, entitled "Which Way Forward: Reflections on Global Turmoil and the Role of Markets, Governments, and Civil Society" at...
Mediacorp
Exploring Swiftlet Farming in Malaysia
This video explores the city of Kuching in Sarawak, Borneo, known for its rich heritage and bustling streets. The focus of the journey is on the local communities engaging in swiftlet farming, creating a profitable relationship between...