As the Great Depression worsened in the 1930s, thousands of Americans lost their jobs and eventually their homes. Shantytowns dubbed “Hoovervilles” named after unsympathetic President Herbert Hoover, spread across the U.S.

In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.

Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes the vital role public dissent plays in a democracy, forcing us to continually reassess how well we are promoting our values, or even if those values are the...

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) looks back to Aristotle's view of human flourishing to appreciate the benefits of democracy.

One of the most powerful tools the President of the United States has is the veto - but what is it and how has it evolved over time?

Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!

Explore the history of the African American struggle within the United States.

Hughes slams down some groovy 1970's political science content for students sweating it out out in an AP Gov course, students lost in an intro to political science class or just people clicking buttons online who landed here.

This lecture examines the concepts of dealignment and realignment of party voters. Designed for AP GOV students and Political Science newbies.

Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?

Are we headed for a Constitutional crisis? A look at the Emolument Clause, also known as the Nobility Clause of the US Constitution. Not only will we look at the text of the US Constitution but the foundations of the clause, examples in...

This is it! The Election playlist is done! • Presidential Elec...

If you think the election of 2000 was cray cray you ain't seen nothing. A video lecture explaining the election of 1876. Check out all of the elections here • Presidential Elec...

A short summary of the electoral matchup of Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. Watch them all! • Presidential Elec...

A HipHughes hop-scotch across the spirited electoral contest of 1916 between President Woodrow Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes.

My top three Midterm Elections.

In which John sweats through his shirt while discussing the American health care system and various proposals for reform, including the public option, nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, and continuing to feed the pig.

Yesterday's election results have a lot of impact on health care in the United States. The new Democratic House of Representatives and the ACA, expansion of Medicaid in red states, and medical and recreational marijuana are all affected...

Mr. Hughes' cuts through the 1990's like a hot knife through soft butter, aimed at the heart and bones of the U.S. History Regents exam in NY state. I hope you find the information applicable.

A video lecture summarizing the Presidential Election of 1868 between Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour during the height of Radical Reconstruction.

A basic, skimming of ideology and framework to analyzing government.

The program begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility and opportunity that led to the election of President Obama. ...

A summary of the basics of the 1928 Presidential Election between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith.

A super fun overview of the 1908 electoral Presidential contest between Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan.