Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2012
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...
Mediacorp
The Rise of a Controversial Cleric in Indonesia
This video features an interview with Felix Siau, a Chinese Indonesian convert to Islam who has gained popularity as an online preacher. Despite not being an Islamic scholar, Felix has successfully connected with his audience by blending...
TLDR News
The States That Could Swing the Election: States to Watch on Election Night - TLDR News
It's finally election day! So with results about to begin trickling in just a few hours from now, we thought we'd run through the states you need to watch. So in this video, we tell you what to expect from election night, debunk some...
Mediacorp
The Role of Fake News in Indonesia's Elections
This video highlights the growing importance of social media in political campaigns, specifically in the context of Indonesia's upcoming elections. The video also explores the challenges and opportunities that come with this digital...
TLDR News
Hundreds of Thousands of Dead Voters Casting Ballots? Are Dead People Really Voting? - TLDR News
Following the election, and even a bit before it, there's been a lot of talk about voter fraud. One of the top accusations though is that dead people have been voting in the election. In this video we take a look at the idea of dead...
Mazz Media
Citizen's Rule: How We Elect A President
What does it take to become President of the United States? What is the Electoral College? The program takes kids through the entire election process. Through colorful graphics, lively animation and live-action footage, the entire...
TLDR News
Can Trump Win Re-Election 13 Keys to the Whitehouse Applied to 2020 - TLDR News
Trump was hoping to coast the 2020 election, but with some major issues arising for his campaign, we consider if he can win re-election. In this video put Trump through the test proposed by Professor Alan Lichtman - the Thirteen Keys to...
Healthcare Triage
The Various Plans for Medicare for All
Now that we’ve set the ground rules, and the five main questions to consider, let’s look at the various plans. At the time we taped this episode (in mid February), there were ten that we could get full answers for. How they break down is...
TLDR News
Georgia's Controversial Voting Law Explained: Why Trump's Really Angry About Georgia - TLDR News
The recent Georgian voting law changes have caused some significant controversy. So in this video we unpack what the law really does, why people (including former President Trump) are so annoyed by what's happening & what it means for...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Does migration threaten our democracy?
The nation, the tribe, the union, are all sources of strength. But they are also a means to entrench advantage and exclude others. Are borders and boundaries really about privilege? Should we strengthen them so we have greater power and...
TLDR News
Three Arguments in Favour of Scottish Independence - TLDR News
It seems possible that the SNP and Scottish Greens are about to form a pro-independence alliance, so we thought we'd run through the arguments in favour of a Scottish exit. So in this video we discuss three major arguments used by those...
TLDR News
Britain's Weird, Small Political Parties Explained - TLDR News
As Britain heads into election season (if you didn't know a bunch of elections are taking place on May 6th) we thought we should take a look at the parties which don't normally attract attention. So in this video, we look at Britain's...
TLDR News
Kanye is Running for President How It Impacts Trump, Biden & 2020 - TLDR News
When we thought that 2020 had enough twists and turns already, another major announcement comes regarding the Presidential Election, with Kanye West announcing his intention to run. In this video, we discuss how credible this is, the...
TLDR News
Will Johnson Win Big? Today's Local Elections Explained - TLDR News
Today (a lot of) Brits go to vote with all kinds of elections happening across the country. Some of the most important elections happening are the local elections in England where new local councillors will be selected. So in this video...
TLDR News
Six Reasons Trump Might Not Win Re-election State of the Election - TLDR News
Heading into 2020 Trump was likely hoping to easily gain re-election, coasting on a strong economy and satisfaction in his base. However, the last few months have been difficult for Trump with COVID, BLM and the Economy all turning...
TLDR News
Can Trump Delay The Election & Biden's Running Mate Selection: State of the Election - TLDR News
August might often be a quiet month for news, but not when there's a Presidental election less than 100 days away - well there is for now. That's because Trump has suggested that the 2020 election could end up being delayed. In this...
Financial Times
Why Wall Street turned Democrat
The FT's US finance editor Robert Armstrong asks if the recent stock market rally – driven partly by polls favouring a Joe Biden victory in the US presidential election – is a more sinister sign of a growing asset bubble.
TLDR News
How Can You Vote in the General Election?
With application deadlines approaching at the end of the month, we give you a quick summary of how you can register to vote in the UK general election. Please share this video with friends and family who you think might want to know how...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1892
The 27th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1892. Benjamin Harrison had a rough term as President, and even though he had doubts himself, he decided to run for re-election. The Republican Party went ahead...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1792
The second episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1824
The tenth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1824, it's a four-way race that does not have a majority winner in the...
TLDR News
Trump's State of the Union Explained (2020) - TLDR News
On Tuesday President Trump addressed the nation to highlight some of his successes and set out his plans for 2020. We discuss the key moments and themes of the address and think about what it shows about Trump's plans for the 2020...
ACDC Leadership
My Presidential Endorsement- April 2016
I'm sure that some of you are disappointed that I endorsed principles rather than a candidate, but I just want to remind voters that check their irrational expectations. No matter who wins, they are not going to fix, or destroy, your...