TED Talks
TED: Why US politics is broken — and how to fix it | Andrew Yang
The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang. Exposing the flaws of a system built on poor incentives, he proposes a cost-effective overhaul inspired by primary elections already working...
SciShow
These Wasps Throw Awesome Parties
Large clumps of wasps can occasionally be found on the tops of tall structures, and although you probably still don’t want to mess with them, these aren’t angry swarms—they’re actually super chill parties.
Associated Press
Pitino: "NCAA Cannot Rewrite History
Former Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino says the NCAA "cannot rewrite history." The NCAA ruled yesterday to uphold sanctions against the Cardinal men's basketball program because of a sex scandal stemming from a former...
PBS
Outside Money Flow Into Campaigns
Paul Solman looks at the flow of outside money into political campaign and how big an influence it has.
Crash Course
Congressional Leadership: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine explores the leadership structure of congress. We’ll break out the clone machine to examine the responsibilities of the speaker of the house, the majority and minority leaders as well as the majority and minority...
Crash Course
Gilded Age Politics Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Gilded Age and its politics. What, you may ask, is the Gilded Age? The term comes from a book by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner titled, "The Gilded Age." You may see a pattern emerging...
SciShow
These Wasps Throw Awesome Parties
Large clumps of wasps can occasionally be found on the tops of tall structures, and although you probably still don’t want to mess with them, these aren’t angry swarms—they’re actually super chill parties.
TED Talks
TED: US politics isn't broken. It's fixed | Katherine M. Gehl
The "broken" US political system is actually working exactly as designed, says business leader and activist Katherine Gehl. Examining the system through a nonpartisan lens, she makes the case for voting innovations, already implemented...
Crash Course
Political Parties: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about political parties and their role in American politics. So, when most people think about political parties they associate them with the common ideologies of the voters and representatives within that...
Curated Video
France Government
New ReviewSince the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....
Curated Video
Japan Legal System
New ReviewJapan’s legal system is based mainly on the model of prewar German and Soviet legal theory. Thus, the system is grounded not in judicial precedent but in the laws of the constitution. Culturally, the Japanese aren’t very litigious; they...
Curated Video
Brazil Government
New ReviewThe country of Brazil is comprised of states and districts. At the national level, Brazil’s government is separated into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial. The president, who leads the executive branch, is both head of...
Curated Video
Brazil Customs
New ReviewBirths and baptisms are causes for celebration throughout the Catholic world. But unlike people in other cultures, Brazilians celebrate a child’s first birthday with such fanfare that the festivities sometimes rival wedding receptions....
Curated Video
Third Parties
A video entitled "Third Parties" that discusses the role of third parties in the United States political system
Curated Video
Birthday Bashes Show Homeless Children They Are Worthy of Love
If you are a homeless family there are a lot of things you don’t have – easy access to a private bathroom, regular hot meals, a comfortable bed. There is also a huge hole where happy family gatherings, like birthday parties, would...
Curated Video
What's fuelling divisions within Germay's governing CDU party?I Inside Story
Angela Merkel's designated successor says she won't run for the German chancellorship. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer also plans to step down as leader of the CDU.
Curated Video
How to Be a Successful Party Promoter
Howcast - Are you an expert in marketing? Use your people skills to become a party promoter.
Curated Video
How to Avoid Common Hellish Etiquette Mistakes
Howcast - Save yourself embarrassment as well as the embarrassment of other people by learning to avoid the most common etiquette mistakes.
Curated Video
Breast Cancer Prevention in Your 20s
Howcast - Learn what you can do to prevent breast cancer if you're in your 20s in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.
Curated Video
History of Merengue Dance & Merengue Music
Howcast - Learn the history of merengue dance and merengue music from professional dancers Ernesto Palma and Crystal Rodriguez in this Howcast dance video.
Curated Video
L.A. Noire Walkthrough: "The Naked City" (9 of 11)
Howcast - Check out part 10 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "The Naked City" with this online demo.
Curated Video
Science Projects with Carmelo the Science Fellow
Howcast - Learn about Carmelo Piazza, aka Carmelo the Science Fellow, in this video.
Curated Video
Perks of Being a Model
Howcast - Learn about the perks of being a model from model scout Trudi Tapscott in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Throw Eco-Friendly Parties
Howcast - Learn how to throw eco-friendly parties in this Howcast video featuring Alegre of Green and Greener.