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Definitions and the need for caution
Historian David Armitage, Harvard University, discusses the necessity for historians to be very cautious about the impulse to provide clarity in things like legal definitions needed by politicians, policy-makers, military officials and...
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Lessons from the Past
Josia Ober, classicist and political scientist at Stanford Universtiy, talks about existing democracies with elite capture on the one hand and economic inequality turning into political inequality on the other hand and how we can use the...
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Lying and Politics
Historian Martin Jay, UC Berkeley, talks about the situations in which lying takes place in politics and might be justified and even expected in adversarial, diplomatic and other situations.
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Comparing USA vs. China
Political theorist John Dunn, University of Cambridge, compares and contrasts how well the USA and China have been governed from an economic and human rights perspective since 1979 up to the present day.
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Doing Social Science Better
Four experts from different backgrounds give their candid perspectives on how social science research should be improved. Featured are: political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley), philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts University), historian...
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Recovering Intentionality
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) highlights the core difference between the social sciences and natural sciences, involving intentionality.
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Public Intellectuals and Universities
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) reflects on the societal role of universities and the importance of academics engaging with the outside world.
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Waste of Time?
Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) voices his concerns on the detachment of many political scientists from the real world of actual human societies.
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The Merits of Philosophy
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) makes a plea for the reintroduction of philosophical thinking across a wide range of other disciplines.
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Assessing Intentions
Political theorist Mark Bevir, UC Berkeley, relates his conviction of how political science - and the human sciences in general - differ strongly from the natural sciences in that political science requires acts of interpretation to...
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The Preamble to the Constitution for Dummies
The first in the "Constitution for Dummies" series. A simple, straightforward reading of the Preamble of the United States Constitution with a little bit of chuckle and context. The Constitution Explained Series. 48 Videos, 6.5 Hours...
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Federalists vs Anti-Federalists in Five Minutes
A super quick overview of the two beginnings our political party system. Subscribe to HipHughes to keep the universe aligned for free here / hughesdv
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Can the President be indicted? Constitutionally speaking?
What are the arguments for and against indicting a sitting President. In this short video we look at both sides as we seek historical, political and constitutional guidance during this current constitutional crisis. Or is it a crisis?
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The Lame Duck Explained
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
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Boy Scouts of America vs Dale: American Government Review
A straight forward from the "hip" explanation of the court case which a) allows for some groups to discriminate against gays and lesbians OR b) allows for groups to have the freedom to associate with whom they choose. Perfect for AP...
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The 1984 Election Explained
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
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United States v Shipp Explained
A new HipHughes style involving an Amish rocking chair and an episode of Seinfeld. In this new video we examine the dynamic, tragic and monumentally important case of US V SHIPP. Set against a lynching this case had THREE notable firsts!
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The Liberty Amendments Explained: Article V Convention of States
A look at the Constitutional process of starting a Constitutional Convention by the states. And an straight forward focus on Mark Levin's proposed "Liberty Amendments" and the Convention of States pushing for a Constitutional Convention.
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The Election 0f 1904 Explained
A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! • Presidential Elec...
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The Bill Clinton Impeachment Explained: US History Review
HipHughes rides the line between history and creepy as he explains the reasons for the Clinton Impeachment and acquittal.
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The 1916 Election Explained
A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.
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5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
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Understanding the Primaries: Delegates, Democracy, and America's Nonstop Political Party
In which John seeks to understand the strange and labyrinthine process used by the Republican and Democratic parties to select a nominee for President, focusing on the great state of Missouri, where the races were close but the delegate...
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The Election of 2000 Explained: US History Review
HipHughes flows though the Election of 2000 like sweet jazz, dancing through the ins and outs of the most contested election since Jefferson screwed Adams in 1800.