Espresso Media
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Reign of Power and Oppression
The video discusses the political turmoil and dictatorship of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, including voter intimidation, electoral rigging, and attacks on opposition members and civil society organizations. The international community...
Hip Hughes History
The 1828 Election Explained
The Presidential Election of 1828 between Andrew Jackson & John Quincy Adams.
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Bernie Wins Nevada What That Means for the 2020 Race - TLDR News
At the weekend Senator Bernie Sanders won his third Primary of the 2020 process in Nevada. In this video, we discuss the winners and losers in Nevada as well as the impact this will have on the rest of the contest.
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How Did Different Types of People Vote in the UK 2017 Election?
When you look at the statistics it is fascinating to see how ages, gender, income, work status and education effects how people voted in the 2017 UK general election.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How Despair Fueled Trump
Syracuse sociologist Shannon Monnat explains how Trump overperformed in places with high rates of drug use, suicide, and family distress—the depths of despair.
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Remainers: Why Hasn't the Economy Collapsed Yet? - Brexit Explained
Before the Brexit referendum, a whole bunch of MPs explained to Britain how the economy would collapse post-Brexit. While Brexit hasn't yet happened, some did say that the destruction would take place immediately after the vote; which...
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Trump & Biden's Town Hall Highlights Explained: Did Anyone Really Win? - TLDR News
Last night President Trump and Joe Biden held two town hall events where they took questions from an audience of voters. Unfortunately, both were held at exactly the same time on competing networks, so in this video, we will try to...
The Wall Street Journal
The Lincoln Project As a Burgeoning Media Company?
The marketing tactics used by the anti-Trump super PAC have caught the attention of Hollywood and Madison Avenue. With co-founder Rick Wilson we explore the lessons corporate marketers can learn from the group's approach.
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Can You Trust Polling Data? Is Biden Really Set to Win the Presidency - TLDR News
Over recent weeks and months, Joe Biden has held a solid lead over Donald Trump in polling, suggesting that Biden might be on track to win in November. However, some are sceptical of polls like these, or at least cautious following...
IDG TECHtalk
The problem with mobile and app voting
It's the day after the 2020 Iowa caucuses, and the Iowa Democratic Party has yet to announce the winner. The app that precinct leaders were supposed to use to report final tallies recorded inconsistent results. Party leaders blamed a...
The Economist
Venezuela's mayor on the run
Venezuela is on the brink of ruin. The former mayor of Caracas dared to challenge President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime—and was made a public enemy.
Financial Times
How Beijing is cracking down on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy campaigners Jimmy Lai and Martin Lee talk to the FT's Sue Lin Wong about Beijing's attempts to override Hong Kong's mini-constitution while the world is distracted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Wall Street Journal
Pulitzer Prize Winner Annette Gordon-Reed on American Ideals
The nation's founders set an ambitious American idea and ideal. Getting there takes time, experience, and social evolution.
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Sanders' New Hampshire Win Explained (& an Iowa Update) - TLDR News
Last night Burnie Sanders won in the New Hampshire Primary, marking his second win in the Democratic Primaries of 2020. In this video, we discuss the winners and losers in New Hampshire as well as the impact this will have on the rest of...
History Hit
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore: Margaret Thatcher, the myth
Was she an interesting figure to write about based on her myths? The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore, Part 1
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1908
The 31st 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 1908, Teddy Roosevelt anoints William Howard Taft as his successor, but William...
The Economist
The Democrats in the age of Trump
Since Donald Trump entered politics the Democrats have struggled to compete. The mid-term elections will see them employing a change in tactics that they hope will mobilise new voters and win over disillusioned moderates
The Wall Street Journal
Are We Winning?
High-profile breaches continue, from DNC and Equifax to Facebook and Under Armour. Malware and ransomware grind businesses to a halt, and vulnerabilities face utilities and other infrastructure. What's the score in the battle over...
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Three Reasons the Conservatives Will Keep Winning Elections - TLDR News
The Conservatives have been on a bit of a winning streak, winning the last 4 elections, and with polling still strong we wanted to question if it's going to continue. So in this video let's unpack the Tories electoral success, what's...
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How Washington Was Stormed By Trump Supporters: What Happens to Trump Now? - TLDR News
Yesterday, some people supporting the President stormed the Capitol Building in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Biden's Victory. This terrifying moment left a lot of people reeling, so in this video, we discuss what happens...
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How May’s Local Election Defeat Affects Brexit - Brexit Explained
On Thursday the people of England and Northern Ireland voted to elect new local government councillors. Theresa May's Conservative Party suffered major losses in a move about more than local governance. In this video, we discuss who won...
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Can You Trust Election Polling Data? - TLDR News
If you look at the polls it appears that the Conservatives have a pretty easy route to number 10, with the party outperforming their opposition in essentially all of the polls. However, we wanted to take a moment to question the validity...
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Biden Wins Florida, Illinois & Arizona What Happens Now - TLDR News
In yesterday's primaries Biden picked up the three states on offer - Florida, Illinois & Arizona. This puts Biden significantly ahead in the delegate count and calls the chances of the Sander campaigns into question even further. In this...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1984
The 50th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1984, on my third birthday. Yep, this was the first presidential election I was alive to witness, although I don't remember it at all. Man, I guess that means...