TED Talks
Bridging the Divide: Emerging Leaders, Political Polarization, and the Future of U.S. Democracy
President and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer discusses the potential for emerging leaders in American politics who can build bridges, citing a few modern figures as examples. While he acknowledges a new generation...
Crash Course
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics
Oh my, Craig has his work cut out for him this week. The process of how a bill becomes a law can be pretty complex, fraught with potential bill-death at every corner. As if just getting through committee isn’t difficult enough, bills...
Wonderscape
Filibuster Reform: A Debate for Change
This video discusses the ongoing debate over filibuster reform in the U.S. Senate. It explores how filibusters can block significant legislation, the concept of the Nuclear Option, and the challenges of bipartisan unity. Learn how the...
Wonderscape
Famous Filibusters: History’s Longest and Silliest Moments
This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...
Wonderscape
Filibuster Cons: Challenges and Criticisms
This video examines the criticisms of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It discusses how filibusters can lead to legislative gridlock, waste time and resources, and delay important reforms, especially in civil rights. Learn about key...
Wonderscape
Filibuster Pros: Why Some Support the Tactic
This video explores the arguments in favor of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It highlights how filibusters can promote debate, protect minority party voices, encourage compromise, and provide necessary delays for significant...
Wonderscape
Filibusters: Stalling Tactics in the Senate
This video explains the concept of filibusters in the United States Senate. It covers how senators use filibustering to delay or block bills, the historical background of the tactic, and the role of cloture in ending debates. Learn about...
Mr. Beat
Why Bills Die in the U.S. Senate
Ever wonder why the United States Senate rarely passes a law? The answer might surprise you.
Curated Video
That Time an American Lawyer Took Over Nicaragua | The Life & Times of William Walker
Footnotes: 0:26 Shame on anyone listening to this through poor quality speakers and not getting to hear this sound design 1:15 You might rightly ask "How could he pay for such an army after being unemployed for a while?" and clearly you...
Curated Video
How One Sailor Took Over Iceland
Jorgen Jorgensen, son of Jurgen Jurgensen, was a Danish sailor in the early 1800s who lost a battle at sea and got arrested by the British. While on parole, he tried to trade with the Danish territory of Iceland, but they didn’t let him...
One Minute History
122 The Filibuster- One Minute History
The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...
Hip Hughes History
The 24th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Breaking down the 24th amendment and the abolition of poll taxes. Perfect for US History Review or for life long learning!
Hip Hughes History
The Nuclear Option Explained
A direct, focused and fun explanation of the nuclear option exercised in the US Senate on November 21, 2013.
60 Second Histories
Protest, Arrest and Prison
Part of a series on women's suffrage, this video covers the protest made by the WSPU after the suffrage bill was filibustered in 1905 and the arrest of Christabel and Emmiline Pankhurst.
The March of Time
1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT on Civil Rights & Senate filibuster, MS Vice President Alben Barkley saying against filibusters, two-thirds cloture rule not like any other provision, procedure in Congress.
MOT 1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT on Civil Rights & Senate filibuster, MS Vice President Alben Barkley saying against filibusters, two-thirds cloture rule not like any other provision, procedure in...
TLDR News
The Senator Who Could Kill Biden's Agenda: Kyrsten Sinema Explained - TLDR News
Kyrsten Sinema is a Democratic Senator for Arizona. She's the second youngest Senator, grew up in poverty & is bisexual. So she's a raging liberal right? Well no, she's actually one of the most central Democrats in the Senate,...
TLDR News
Should Democrats Destroy the Filibuster? The Reality of Scrapping the Senate Filibuster - TLDR News
The filibuster has become increasingly controversial in recent years, with critics on both sides of the aisle. So in this video we discuss how the filibuster works, why some want to see it scrapped & what it means for the future of US...
TLDR News
4 Reasons the Republicans will Win in 2022 - TLDR News
2022 is an important year and an opportunity for Republicans to break the Democratic trifecta. So in this video we unpack what's to come in 2022 and explain why it's likely that we'll see a Republican victory next year.
One Minute History
The Filibuster - One Minute History
The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...
TLDR News
Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico's Statehood: Will Biden Add Two New States to the Union - TLDR News
Everyone knows the iconic US flag with its 50 stars representing the 50 states of the union, however, that could be set to change. That's because there's increasing pressure to enfranchise voters in Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico - with...
The March of Time
1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT asking Kerr if he likes to make long speeches, MS Senator Robert Kerr (1896-1963) saying he doesn't filibuster, opposed to it, praising Senate as last 'open forum'
MOT 1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT asking Kerr if he likes to make long speeches, MS Senator Robert Kerr (1896-1963) saying he doesn't filibuster, opposed to it, praising Senate as last 'open forum'
Hip Hughes History
The Filibuster Explained: American Government Review
Great for obscure Jeopardy questions, uncomfortable dinner party conversations and introductory classes for students of U.S. Government. Also ideal for trolls, internet demons and random strangers who accidentally find there way to his...
The Business Professor
Legislative Branch and the Law
This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law
Hip Hughes History
The U.S. Congress in Twenty Minutes (2 of 2)
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...