Financial Times
Why do so few Americans vote?
The FT explains how barriers to voting in some US states, strict ID rules and gerrymandering electoral districts all contribute to a low turnout in the US.
The March of Time
MOT: 1916: US President Woodrow Wilson marches in preparedness parade
Woodrow Wilson stands talking with group of men in top hats and overcoats, location unknown / Wilson carrying a US flag marches at the head of a war preparedness parade on 5th Avenue at Madison Square Park in New York City during his...
Mr. Beat
Franklin Pierce (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of a President who consistently ranks as one of the worst. Does Franklin Pierce really deserve that ranking?
Hip Hughes History
The 1796 Election Explained
A summary of the 1796 Presidential Election between Federalist John Adams and Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson.
The March of Time
Election day armed policemen
MOT 1940: MEXICAN ELECTION DAY: EXT Soldiers in line attention drill. CU Poster '7 de Julio.' Armed policemen getting into back of truck. MS Mexican men standing 'Camacho' hat. Mounted policemen riding on street. CU Caricature Camacho...
Professor Dave Explains
William McKinley: Annex Like the Dickens (1897 - 1901)
William McKinley ushered in a new era for America, one of imperialism that would foreshadow things to come. He was also the third president to be assassinated. He manufactured a reason to go to war, he strengthened the government, hey...
Hip Hughes History
The 1980 Election Explained
If you know nothing about the 1980 election you should be banned from discussing political science. Helpful for all types of learners this video hits the basics on one of the biggest elections in American history.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1808
The sixth 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 1808, James Madison easily wins to continue Democratic Republican dominance.
TLDR News
Georgia Elections: Have Democrats Snatched Control of the Senate? - TLDR News
Yesterday Georgians returned to the polls to vote for their two new senators in the run off elections. However, these votes weren't just important to the peach state, with the entire balance of the senate on the line. So in this video,...
TLDR News
Why is the US Relaxing Sanctions on Venezuela?
After years of tensions, it seems that Biden is becoming increasingly friendly with Venezuela's President Maduro. So in this video we'll unpack their relationship, and why America seems to be relaxing sanctions on Venezuela
TLDR News
Does America Have Too Many Elections? - TLDR News
America feels like it's always in an election cycle, with 2020 feeling like moments ago and the 2022 midterms just around the corner. So we ask if having so many elections actually harms American democracy and if they'd be better off...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1980
The 49th 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 1980, Ronald Reagan seems unstoppable as he tries to "make America great...
Professor Dave Explains
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Tragic Figure (1963 – 1969)
Lyndon Johnson ascended to the presidency upon the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He was a large, imposing man, who had been an influential Senate Majority Leader and Vice President. And as President, it is difficult to say whether he...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1896
The 28th Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1896. Turnout was high, and people were saying things like "this is the most important election ever." Yeah right, as if they don't say that every election....
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1996
The 53rd Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1996. It featured a dude from Kansas, a dude from Arkansas, and another dude from Texas. At first, it wasn't looking so good for Bill Clinton. He faced the...
TLDR News
Three Ways Biden Could Actually win the Midterms - TLDR News
Heading into the 2022 midterms Biden has a lot of problems. The war in Ukraine, inflation, gas prices, the economic impact of COVID and more... However, all hope isn't lost for him, there are three ways which he could win the midterms...
TLDR News
Is the Supreme Court Too Politicized - TLDR News
With the Supreme Court soon set to make some very influential decisions about President Trump & the 2020 election, we thought it was worth asking if the SC has become too political?
Curated Video
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe
Famous American author Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting death may have been a result of cooping, a violent form of voter fraud practiced in the 19th century.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David Zucchino - Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy
David Zucchino is a contributing writer for The New York Times. He was awarded a 2021 Pulitzer Prize for his book, "Wilmington's Lie." He was also awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1989 for his dispatches from apartheid South Africa. Mr....
TLDR News
The End of Johnson? Tories Destroyed in By-Election - TLDR News
Yesterday, voters went to the polls in North Shropshire to select a new MP. The safe Conservative seat was lost by the party to the Liberal Democrats, leading many to wonder if Johnson's time at the helm may soon be ended by the endless...
TLDR News
Could Labour Win an Election Held Today? - TLDR News
Yesterday an update on the Sue Gray Report was published. This was big news for Johnson and it led to one of the most interesting sessions in Parliament that we've seen for some time. But aside from drama and excitement, what does this...
TLDR News
Rishi's Polling is Tanking: Has He Lost Already?
Despite a very small honeymoon boost, Rishi Sunak's polling is looking pretty terrible. Already Labour have reopened their serious lead and the new Tory leader isn't looking all that strong. So in this video we unpack what he's doing &...
TLDR News
Can Johnson Survive the Local Elections? - TLDR News
With local council elections in London and across many other areas of the UK, we examine what was a poor result for Johnson's Conservatives, who benefitted from their significant losses and what this could signal about a future General...