The Guardian
Pretty radical: a young woman's journey into the heart of Poland's far right
We follow 19-year-old Paulina, who joins Poland’s far-right National Radical Camp. She is quickly selected as a candidate in local elections because she’s ‘a pretty young woman’ who might improve the image of an organisation thought to...
The Guardian
How gas is being rebranded as green
Is natural gas renewable? Is it a fossil fuel? A casual google search for natural gas gives the impression that these questions are somehow up for debate. And while natural gas has helped reduce carbon emissions as it was widely adopted...
Mr. Beat
How the Supreme Court Decided the 2000 Election | Bush v. Gore
In episode 39 of Supreme Court Briefs, it's the most controversial Presidential election in American history (except maybe the Election of 1860 or Election of 1824), mainly because the Supreme Court ultimately decides its outcome.
Mr. Beat
The Terrible President Who Saved Millions of Lives
Mr. Beat tells the story of Herbert Hoover, a horrible President partially blamed for the Great Depression, but also a really great guy who was directly responsible for feeding millions of people.
The Business Professor
83b Election and Stock Options
What is an 83b Election? How does th e83b election relate to Stock Options? When making an 83(b) election, you request that the IRS recognize income and levy income taxes on the acquisition of company shares when granted, rather than...
Curated Video
Measuring Democracy
UCSD Chinese Studies specialist Karl Gerth describes how the standard view that “America is democratic and China isn’t”, while hardly entirely incorrect, doesn’t really bear up under careful scrutiny.
Curated Video
Democracy Examined
Chinese Studies specialist Karl Gerth (UCSD) examines the subtleties involved in what it means to be a democracy.
Señor Jordan
How to say "to take place" in Spanish (Día 49)
This was meant for Friday's lesson. I guess it never took place, until NOW!
Curated Video
What are the Different Forms of Government?
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Curated Video
Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk, America’s first openly gay elected official, was assassinated in 1978 – but his legacy is still being felt today as more members of the LGBTQ+ community serve in government than ever before.
Curated Video
Congressional Whip
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
Curated Video
How Puerto Rico Became a US Commonwealth
Puerto Rico is part of the US, governed by federal law but unable to vote in Presidential elections.. So why does it remain in constitutional limbo?
John D Ruddy
Irish Civil War in 14 Minutes - Manny Man Does History
Explore the tragic war which tore Ireland apart at the seems, some which remain torn today!
Jack Rackam
The Schnapps Election of 1984
Many countries around the world hold snap elections, wherein the prime minister can schedule a national election before election day, but only New Zealand has ever held a Schnapps Election. The year is 1984 and Prime Minister Robert...
Jack Rackam
America's Manliest President | The Life & Times of Theodore Roosevelt
Footnotes: 0:16 Inspired by this image (not sure who the original illustrator is, if anyone knows please tell me!) 0:45 He called it the Roosevelt Museum of Natural History 0:58 And also maintaining a high level of fitness and growing...
Jack Rackam
The US Congressman who Escaped Slavery | The Life & Times of Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls was born in Beaufort South Carolina on April 5, 1839 and on April 5, 1839 he was taken and made some random dude’s property. Oh yeah, American chattel slavery episode, you know this one’s gonna be a downer. But lo, a...
Jack Rackam
Arkansas' Civil War | The Life & Times of Joseph Brooks
Everyone knows the United States had a civil war in the 1800s. Lincoln wins election, the South secedes, the Union prevails, slavery’s abolished (mostly), Lincoln’s mind is blown at the theater, kids stuff. Well… we had one civil war,...
Neuro Transmissions
The fascinating psychology behind why we're so divided right now.
It's ironic. One of the few things most of us can agree on right now is that we are highly polarized. As the U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, tensions are running high between political opponents. Democrats view Donald...
Curated Video
Whig and Democratic Parties
A video entitled "Whig and Democratic Parties" compares the Whig and Democratic Parties in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century.
Economics Explained
Why the Stock Market is at an All Time High... Again?! | Economics Explained
In the fallout of one of the most volatile American elections ever financial markets did something very strange, they rose, and rose to new record levels, again. This would be unusual during even a normal election, where most investors...
Hip Hughes History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......
Hip Hughes History
Ronald Reagan Explained: US History Review
A short overview of the 1980's with an emphasis on the policies of Ronald Reagan. Broad and intended for high school students studying for their end of the year United States history exams, specifically the New York state regents...