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A1 English Listening Practice - Transportation
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for beginner students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of transportation. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the...
Economics Explained
Can a New Leader Save North Korea's Economy?: Poverty By Design
The wild ride of 2020 continued this week with the news that the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un was in a critical condition and that his continued leadership of the nation was not necessarily guaranteed. This has, of course,...
The Economist
Covid-19: your questions about coronavirus answered (part 2)
What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.
TLDR News
China Says They’ve Almost Stopped Coronavirus Spread: Can We Trust Them? - TLDR News
China’s reports show that their new cases of Coronavirus have been falling over recent weeks, which is clearly amazing news. However, some are doubting China’s miraculous turn around, suggesting that the Chinese data isn’t reliable or...
TLDR News
’Legally Binding’ Changes to May’s Deal, Explained - Brexit Explained.
Late on last night (11th March) Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker held a press conference to announce the changes they'd agreed to the brexit deal. In this video we discuss how the original deal has been adjusted and what the changes...
TLDR News
Did Johnson Betray the Fishing Industry: What the Brexit Deal Means for British Fish - TLDR News
One of the main selling points for Brexit is that it would allow the UK to reclaim full access to their waters, allowing the British fishing industry to flourish. However, some are less than happy with the deal Johnson agreed with the...
TLDR News
What The Hell is the G7? What Do They Actually Do? - TLDR News
This week the G7 is meeting in Cornwall (England) to discuss COVID and other major global isues. However, what they actually do and who they are is a little confusing and contentious. So in this video we discuss what the G7 is, what...
TLDR News
Brexit: A Grand New 'Global Britain'? What is the UK's Global Position Outside the EU? - TLDR News
When leaving the EU, the UK government promised that the country could reclaim a new powerful place on the global stage. However, with Britain out it's hard to see this becoming a reality. So in this video we discuss what powers Britain...
The Wall Street Journal
XPRIZE Foundation Chief Executive On The Next Big Breakthrough
Anousheh Ansari, CEO, of XPRIZE Foundation shares insights into the next breakthrough innovations and the technologists chasing those discoveries.
Intelligence Squared
Scandinavianise the British Monarchy
Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey will be attended by hundreds of foreign dignitaries and marked by street parties.
TLDR News
Is The UK Prepared for a No Deal Brexit?
The more time goes on, the more likely it looks that the UK will end up leaving the EU without a deal. So in this video, we discuss how prepared the UK is to actually handle the consequences of a no-deal Brexit. We also discuss where the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Andres Velasco: Where do we go from here? 5/5
Andres Velasco, Former Minister of Finance, Chile at the Closing Panel entitled "Overhangs, Uncertainty and Political Order: Where Do We Go From Here?" at the Institute for New Economic Thinking's (INET) Paradigm Lost Conference in...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Martin Wolf: Political Economy of Structural Adjustment (6/7)
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator of the Financial Times, speaking at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
Curated Video
The History and Making of French Fries
French fries are a common name for sliced, fried potatoes. Learn how the dish got its name and watch a French fry cooking demonstration.
Kult America
Soviet Monuments of Warsaw
In this episode of Kult America, we visit some of the Soviet monuments in Warsaw Poland. This was an interesting experience because despite many Poles having a strong aversion to the memory of what USSR did in their country, they are...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Nicola Sturgeon on What Mainstream Economics Missed @ #INET2017
Nicola Sturgeon is interviewed on the rise of right-wing politics and how this was propelled by the oversights of 'status quo' economics
TLDR News
What Brexit Deal Do EU Countries Want? - Brexit Explained
Our viewers asked us to make a video which runs through what every single EU nation wants from the EU/UK brexit deal. They asked, we did. So here is a breakdown of what individual EU countries want from Brexit...
Curated Video
Catherine of Aragon: What is her true face? Facial recreations & history.
Catherine of Aragon is somewhat of a forgotten figure in the Tudor-sphere. She is often passed over in the drama shows, and thought of as plain or even boring. But she was an incredibly interesting figure in European history. We also...
Curated Video
Remittances and their Role in Development Finance
The video is a lecture presentation about remittances and their role in aiding the development progress of countries. The presenter discusses the definition of remittances and their different forms, as well as the reasons behind their...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why We Should Decriminalize Sex Work
Stigmatizing and relegating an activity to the shadows doesn’t improve anyone’s welfare University of Reading economist Marina Della Giusta explains how regulations are driven more by reinforcing a society’s moral standards than by...
Makematic
Take Action for Partnerships for the Goals (Ages 5 - 11)
Young student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Next Animation Studio
China-India border clash turns deadly
Indian and Chinese border defense troops had a deadly encounter that left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Economics Explained
The Economy of Ukraine: Before and After | Economics Explained
The Economy of Ukraine: Before and After | Economics Explained
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Will Coronavirus Go Away in the Summer? - TLDR News
Will Coronavirus Go Away in the Summer? - TLDR News