Instructional Video11:21
Epic History TV

US Presidents Part 2

12th - Higher Ed
Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this is Part 2 of an overview of America's first 44 Presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama. The presidents' rankings are taken from a 2010 survey by the Siena Research Institute.
Instructional Video11:36
John D Ruddy

Presidents of the USA Part 3

12th - Higher Ed
An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from John F. Kennedy to Donald Trump.
Instructional Video16:56
Professor Dave Explains

Donald J. Trump: Twice Impeached (2017 – 2021)

9th - Higher Ed
And now we finally arrive at roughly present day with this series on American History. Donald Trump was president from 2017 to 2021, and was without a doubt the most polarizing figure to ever hold the office. Truly an outsider, the only...
Instructional Video15:10
Hip Hughes History

The 2008 Election Explained

6th - 12th
A video lecture taking you through the 2008 primaries and election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Instructional Video4:58
Espresso Media

Garwin: Science, Civilization, and the Balance of Power

9th - 12th
Garwin part 10/11: In this video, scientist Richard Garwin discusses the importance of science in controlling and understanding the world around us. He reflects on a tense period during the Cold War and the responsibility scientists had...
Instructional Video8:26
TLDR News

The UK and US Special Relationship Explained

12th - Higher Ed
The UK and US have one of the longest standing relationships between nations. They work together on trade, military operations and intelligence sharing. But how close are the two countries, and how much do they rely on each other?
Instructional Video11:59
Weird History

What Life Is Like for an Ex-President

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wonder what happens when the President leaves office? What happens to the secret service? And how much money are they making post-White House? Today we're taking all the mystery out of it as we dive deep into life after being the...
Instructional Video12:13
Curated Video

Barack Obamas: Overcoming Barriers

6th - 8th
From the time of slavery right through to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s there have been many great leaders who fought to break down racial barriers in America. On January 20, 2009 Barack Obama became the first African American...
Instructional Video4:26
Espresso Media

Garwin: The History of Los Alamos

9th - 12th
Garwin part 2/11: This video explores the history of Los Alamos and its role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It highlights the isolation and secrecy of the Los Alamos Laboratory, as well as the experiences of...
Instructional Video13:37
Hip Hughes History

The 2016 Democratic Primary: After the Bell

6th - 12th
Join me after class for a new series, "After the Bell". This time we look at the candidates for the Democratic Primary and their chances for winning the nomination.
Instructional Video7:05
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 2012

6th - 12th
The 57th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 2012, my 31st birthday. Oh crap, I'm getting old. Barack Obama became President as the economy really sucked. It was known the Great Recession, and the Obama...
Instructional Video1:16:07
The Wall Street Journal

Opinion Live: What Happens Next?

Higher Ed
With the polls closed & new players in the House and Senate elected, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Dan Henninger & Marie Harf break down the results of the U.S. election and what they mean for the future of politics, policy, the economy and...
Instructional Video14:50
Institute for New Economic Thinking

How Liberals Normalized Conservative Ideas

Higher Ed
The New York Times’ Binyamin Appelbaum explains the role Democratic presidents, from Kennedy to Obama, in moving economic policy to the right
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INET President Rob Johnson sits down with The New York Times’ Binyamin Appelbaum...
Instructional Video6:42
Espresso Media

Garwin: The History of FAS and the Future of Nuclear Weapons

9th - 12th
Garwin part 8/11: This video features a conversation about the history of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) and their work in reducing nuclear dangers and advocating for civilian control of nuclear technology. It also discusses...
Instructional Video2:51
Espresso Media

Garwin: Inside the Historic Site of Nuclear Weapon Assembly

9th - 12th
Garwin part 4/11: This video provides a glimpse into the historical significance of Los Alamos, the site where the first atomic bomb was assembled during the Manhattan Project. The video also touches on the transition from the Manhattan...
Instructional Video20:16
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Students Fear Ideas Not Viruses

Higher Ed
"Good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure." Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that as a society we are enabling a new form of explosive censorship, fueled by social media, which is eroding trust and...
Instructional Video3:20
IDG TECHtalk

Facebook moves to ban deepfakes ahead of 2020 election

Higher Ed
In an effort to fight misinformation, Facebook announced its mission to ban deepfake videos from its platform. This move can be seen as a proactive measure to limit the spread of fake and heavily altered videos of politicians ahead of...
Instructional Video23:58
Institute for New Economic Thinking

Annie Lowrey on Universal Basic Income

Higher Ed
Annie Lowrey on Universal Basic Income
Instructional Video3:20
Espresso Media

Garwin: The Cold War and Nuclear Deterrence

9th - 12th
Garwin part 6/11: In this video, Richard Garwin discusses the historical context of nuclear weapons and the concept of deterrence during the Cold War. He highlights the massive number of nuclear weapons possessed by both the United...
Instructional Video2:00
Curated Video

Standing Up To ICE: How Young People Are Protesting For A Fairer America

9th - Higher Ed
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a government agency that tracks and apprehends illegal aliens. But when its officers caged children on the Mexico border, young people stood up for change.
Instructional Video45:07
The Wall Street Journal

Building That Winning Team

Higher Ed
How do you do it? What are the essentials? We ask the GM of a championship NBA team.
Instructional Video7:13
Hip Hughes History

Obama and Romney for Dummies

6th - 12th
HipHughes covers the essentials on the two major candidates for President, outlining the differences between the candidates so you can make up your mind if you haven't already. Be ready for some simplification! Topics covered include...
Instructional Video25:14
The Wall Street Journal

View from the U.S. Part IV: Domestic Politics

Higher Ed
The new political season has begun, and the 2020 presidential race is underway. What does the field look like and what might it portend for business, trade and security globally?
Instructional Video5:15
Espresso Media

Garwin: The Independent "Professors of War" During Vietnam

9th - 12th
Garwin part 7/11: This video discusses the role of the Jasons, a group of academic scientists who provide independent and technical advice to various branches of the government. It explores their involvement in the Vietnam War and the...