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Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on the Republican Agenda After the Midterms
Following the midterms, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton discusses why the Republicans didn’t win over more swing voters and how they’ll use their new share of power in Washington.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Who Picked the Pockets of America’s Households?
The 2008 financial meltdown wiped out what was left of the savings of millions of American families, but Professor Edward Wolff says decades of income inequality had set the stage for the collapse of their household wealth.
Hip Hughes History
Iran-Contra Affair Scandal Explained: US History Review
Let HipHughes accompany you through a basic understanding of the Reagan era scandal Iran-Contra. A promise of brain wrinkling and laugh lines.
Professor Dave Explains
Richard Nixon: I Am Not a Crook (1969 – 1974)
Richard Nixon is famous for being the only president to ever resign from office. Most also know about the Watergate scandal that prompted this decision. What was Watergate? What other events defined Nixon's presidency, and political...
Curated Video
Japanese American Prison Camps on U.S. Soil
In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorised the incarceration of approximately 110,000 Japanese-Americans in the American West. But was Executive Order 9066 a step too far?
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Ronald Reagan: Tear Down This Wall
On June 12, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivers a speech to the people of West Berlin, calling upon the Soviet Union to tear down the wall that divides the city.
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Can America's War on Drugs Ever Be Won?
As our understanding of the consequences of drug abuse has improved, so America’s relationship with drugs has changed. From Nixon to Trump, the so-called 'War on Drugs' has cost the US government billions – but will there ever be an end...
Espresso Media
Garwin: Perspectives from Hiroshima Survivors and Witnesses
Garwin part 3/11:This video discusses the development and deployment of nuclear weapons, specifically the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. It includes personal accounts from individuals involved in the bombings and...
Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
Curated Video
GOP Senator Attacks Green New Deal with Image of Reagan Riding Velociraptor
Images of babies, a space-lizard, and Aquaman appeared on the Senate floor Tuesday as GOP Senators pilloried the Green New Deal during a vote to consider the sweeping legislation introduced by Democrats to combat climate change.
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GOP Senator Attacks Green New Deal with Image of Reagan Riding a Velociraptor
Images of babies, a space-lizard, and Aquaman appeared on the Senate floor Tuesday as GOP Senators pilloried the Green New Deal during a vote to consider the sweeping legislation introduced by Democrats to combat climate change.
Curated Video
Best presidential inauguration performances
With lots of speculation about who will and will not perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, CBC's Jelena Adzic looks back at some of the most memorable inauguration performances
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How will Trump's presidency affect Canada's environment policies?
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says it's important for Canadians to call on PM Trudeau to put maximum diplomatic pressure on Trump 'to do the the right thing'
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Nancy Reagan dead at 94
Praise and tributes pouring in from around the world for former American first lady
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Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet leader who ended Cold War, dead at age 91
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who’s credited with ending the Cold War without bloodshed, has died at age 91. As the last leader of the Soviet Union before it disbanded, he leaves behind a divisive legacy.
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Biden calls for sweeping change in 1st address to Congress
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, U.S. President Joe Biden urged a $1.8-trillion US investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform roles the government plays in American life.
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Rick Hillier talks about rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario
Rick Hillier, Canada's former top soldier, gives the latest on the logistics around his new job: directing the rollout of Ontario's COVID-19 vaccines. Challenges include the possible threat of criminals stealing precious supplies.
Curated Video
What Trump gets wrong about tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump likes to claim that tariffs introduced in the late 1800s by then-president William McKinley ushered in America’s Golden Age, but history shows something different. The CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down what Trump...
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What Carney said to Trump about Golden Dome missile-defence system | Hanomansing Tonight
Prime Minister Mark Carney held a news conference after his cabinet retreat Wednesday, where he talked about the discussions he had with U.S. President Donald Trump about joining the Golden Dome missile-defence system.
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Trump's Inauguration Plans Changed; Americans 'Upset' After Unexpected Shift | Watch
Donald Trump's plans for his January 20 inauguration have faced backlash from his supporters following an unexpected announcement. The sudden change has upset many Americans, as it breaks a long-standing tradition in U.S. inaugurations....
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Remembering an American Hero: President Jimmy Carter
Jonathan Alter, journalist and author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life", discusses the legacy of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter.
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Putin-Zelensky Peace Talks: Trump's BOMBSHELL On Istanbul Meeting | 'Thinking To Fly Over'
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of joining direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul later this week. Trump said, "you may have a good result out of the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia...
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Reaction to Trump's address to Congress
In his record-breaking address to Congress, Trump touts achievements and ambitious plans, emphasizing tariffs and Ukraine diplomacy, while facing divided reactions from Democrats. (Scrupps News)
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A brief history of US presidential inaugurations
The inauguration of the president hasn't always happened in Washington — or in January. Here's how inaugurations have changed over the years. (Scripps News)