Hip Hughes History
5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections
With the 2018 Midterm Elections fast approaching it may be wise to review some important ideas. Here are five political science themes that will help you understand these important events in our history.
Vlogbrothers
Health Care Overhaul Summarized Via MASSIVE PIG
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.
Curated Video
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
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Curated Video
Witness denounces fictional Ukraine interference
A former White House Russia analyst sternly warned Republican lawmakers in the impeachment probe Thursday to quit pushing a "fictional" narrative that Ukraine not Russia interfered in the 2016 election as they defend President Donald Trump.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1924
The 35th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 1924. Calvin Coolidge, the incumbent Republican President, was seeking re-election. Hold up! Calvin Coolidge? Are you for real? What happened to Harding?...
Healthcare Triage
Election Results Impact the ACA, Medicaid Expansion, and Marijuana
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 2000 Explained: US History Review
HipHughes flows though the Election of 2000 like sweet jazz, dancing through the ins and outs of the most contested election since Jefferson screwed Adams in 1800.
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The 17th and 19th Amendments
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...
Hip Hughes History
The 1992 Election Explained
Slick Willy! Read my Lips! "Crazy Ross Perot! 1992 Election on your radar? Have no fear, HipHughes is here! Studying for a big exam and feel sick to your stomach? Well HipHughes has the right medicine for you, the election series for...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1868 Explained
A video lecture summarizing the Presidential Election of 1868 between Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour during the height of Radical Reconstruction.
Curated Video
Dueling Economies That Fueled the Civil War
Which economy was best for the country's future? The industrial economy of the North? Or the plantation system of the South? The stage was set for a financial fracas that would lead to the deadliest war in US history.
Amor Sciendi
Architect of a Nation
Thomas Jefferson influenced the architecture of the nation from the start, and he had a reason for everything he did.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1912 Explained
HipHughes covers the basics about one of the weirdest election the U.S. ever had. Four candidates, a lazy incumbent, a relative newcomer, an old Socialist and a pissed off Teddy Roosevelt. And for the record TAFT was not Teddy's Vice...
Hip Hughes History
Third Parties Explained: US History Review
Learn about FIVE important third parties in US History.
The Wall Street Journal
Commerce and the Courts
This administration is on course to set a transformative number of judicial appointments. The wave of new conservative judges could change society and business. Two views.
Curated Video
Cindy McCain: what next for the Republican Party? | The Economist Podcast
Cindy McCain shocked the Republican Party when she endorsed Joe Biden for president. Now, the widow of John McCain tells The Economist Asks podcast about her prediction that the Republican Party will split and her hopes for a new era of...
Hip Hughes History
Eric Cantor's Surprise Election Defeat Explained
Some musings and analysis on Eric Cantors recent primary loss to a relatively unknown challenger.
Hip Hughes History
A Supreme Court Crisis?
With the death of Justice Antonin Scalia during an Presidential Election the nation has been thrown into a potential Constitutional crisis. Should President Obama be able to choose Scalia's replacement or should we wait until the next...
Hip Hughes History
The 2008 Election Explained
A video lecture taking you through the 2008 primaries and election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Step Back History
Dinesh D'Souza: Infinity War
Dinesh D'Souza is an infamous right-wing provocateur. In 2016 he published an 'expose' on the Democratic party which not only misrepresents the history it covers but belies a darker motive.
Hip Hughes History
The 2016 Democratic Primary: After the Bell
Join me after class for a new series, "After the Bell". This time we look at the candidates for the Democratic Primary and their chances for winning the nomination.
Hip Hughes History
The 1996 Election Explained
Mr. Hughes slides on through the electoral college of 1996, looking at major reasons for Bill Clinton's victory over Republican Bob Dole and the second smaller coming of Ross Perot.
Professor Dave Explains
Grover Cleveland: White House Wedding (1885 - 1889)
Grover Cleveland was an interesting fellow. He was a good enough Democrat to be one of only two Democrat presidents during a time of Republican domination. He was also the only president to ever get married in the White House while in...
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?