Instructional Video23:19
Institute for New Economic Thinking

How Artists Can Make Social Change

Higher Ed
The Dixie Chicks put their careers on the line when they criticized the Iraq War. But artists aren’t taking the same risks today, says music industry veteran Shep Gordon. Watch Gordon and INET President Rob Johnson talk about how reality...
Instructional Video1:35
Next Animation Studio

House select committee investigating January 6 Capitol riots hears police officer testimony

12th - Higher Ed
Four police officers have given powerful testimonies about their experiences to the U.S. House of Representatives investigatory committee established to investigate the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Instructional Video7:34
TLDR News

Trump's Second Impeachment: The Case for and Against Conviction - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
This week the Senate impeachment trial began, with arguments being made on both sides. So in this video we take a look at both cases, explain what's being argued & what the most likely outcome is.
Instructional Video5:36
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1932

6th - 12th
The 37th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1932. A lot had changed since 1928. Herbert Hoover's time in office started out so promising, but on October 29, 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, the stock...
Instructional Video4:59
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1904

6th - 12th
The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...
Instructional Video10:55
Professor Dave Explains

James Buchanan: The Civil War Approaches (1857 - 1861)

12th - Higher Ed
Several presidents contributed to the chain of events that led to the Civil War, but none more than James Buchanan. South Carolina seceded from the United States towards the end of his term, and the Civil War began immediately after he...
Instructional Video9:53
TLDR News

Trumps' Impeachment Explained - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
At the end of last year, the House of Representatives voted to impeach the president, Donald Trump. In this video, we explain how the process works in theory and how it played out for Trump. We also discuss what's set to happen when it...
Instructional Video13:57
The Wall Street Journal

Ron Chernow on the History of Polarization of America

Higher Ed
'Alexander Hamilton' Author, Ron Chernow, discusses the history of social, political and economic divisions in the U.S.
Instructional Video5:04
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1988

6th - 12th
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Instructional Video11:25
TLDR News

New Gerrymandering in 2021: Are the Midterm Elections Being Stolen? - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
Gerrymandering is major issue when it comes to elections, with parties attempting to skew boundaries to give themselves the edge. Going into the next election cycle most states now have new electoral boundaries so we want to review...
Instructional Video11:25
TLDR News

Why Georgia Could Be the Most Important 2020 Election (Even if it's Happening in 2021) - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
If you were already done with 2020, let me tell you some bad news - it's not over yet. Potentially the biggest election of this election cycle is still yet to come with the Georgia runoffs set to decide the balance of the senate. In this...
Instructional Video6:06
Step Back History

What Was the Colfax Massacre?

12th - Higher Ed
I am going to try to avoid names, but right now in Europe and the US there is a lot of political violence that has become very racial. One of the presidential candidates in the 21st century is campaigning on as close to an openly racist...
Instructional Video3:00
Religion for Breakfast

Can Your Religion Predict Your Politics?

12th - Higher Ed
A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each...
Podcast6:27
Independent Producers

Judging Joseph McCarthy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Senator Joseph McCarthy led a crusade against Soviet spies he believed were operating in the United States government. He called Democrats "soft" on the war on communism. This audio story describes why the American public's view of...
Instructional Video5:51
Curated Video

Interesting Facts About Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States

9th - Higher Ed
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician, attorney and also the vice president of the United States. A member of the Democratic party, she assumed office as the vice president on January 20, 2021, and became the highest-ranking...
Instructional Video6:33
Hip Hughes History

1960 Presidential Election Explained

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes cuts through the 1960 election like a hot knife through butter. For the lazy AP Government student, the absent minded college student in a political science class they wish they could drop and weird random internet trolls.
Instructional Video6:51
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1968

6th - 12th
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
Instructional Video10:18
TLDR News

The Democratic Candidates Policy Positions Explained - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
In this video we discuss the front runners in the Democratic leadership race and discuss what they stand for from a policy perspective. We also dive into how the process is whittled down and whose likely to make it to the next stage.
Instructional Video12:04
Professor Dave Explains

Bill Clinton: The Comeback Kid (1993 – 2001)

12th - Higher Ed
Bill Clinton was the governor of Arkansas before he decided to challenge George H. W. Bush for the presidency. Perceived as young and hip, with his saxophone skills, America fell hard for Bill and he won in 1992. His two-term presidency...
Instructional Video4:29
Hip Hughes History

NAFTA Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
Get the skinny on the basics behind the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Instructional Video10:04
TLDR News

What if America had More Political Parties? - TLDR News

12th - Higher Ed
America might be the archetypal two-party system, but what if they had more parties (well more serious ones). So in this video we take a look at the parties that the country could do with, what they'd represent and most importantly who...
Instructional Video8:45
Hip Hughes History

The 1920 Election Explained

6th - 12th
An overview of the 1920 Election electoral match between two Ohio newspaper men, Warren G. Harding the Republican and James Cox the Democrat.
Instructional Video9:14
Hip Hughes History

The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)

6th - 12th
A broad overview of Congressional content on the United States History exam in Regents, NY State. Topics include delegated power, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, House of Representation Ideas, the U.S. Senate as well as...
Instructional Video5:07
Professor Dave Explains

Herbert Hoover: The Great Depression Begins (1929 - 1933)

12th - Higher Ed
Herbert Hoover's name may be best remembered for the Hoover Dam, but his presidency will always be remembered as the start of the Great Depression. The 1930s would be an extremely difficult decade, so let's jump into this time period now.