Professor Dave Explains
James Garfield: What Could Have Been? (1881)
James Garfield was the second president to be assassinated, and it's a shame too, as he seemed to be a really good one, and he was in office for just a few months. Let's see what he did in that short time, and learn about the...
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.
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...
Hip Hughes History
The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Explained: US History Review
Travel back with HipHughes and take a whack at Andrew Johnson! Why was Andy impeached and why the hell is Edwin Stanton barricaded in his office?
Hip Hughes History
The Compromise of 1877 Explained: US History Review
Understand the deal which ended Reconstruction and finalized the election of 1876. Known as the Compromise of 1877, its name in African American circles is the Great Betray, find out why.
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The First National Election
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 early forms of voting and the ways that Presidents and Vice Presidents were...
Mr. Beat
Speaker of the House
What does the Speaker of the House do? After the recent news of John Boehner resigning as Speaker of the House, Mr. Beat explains the (arguably) most important position in the United States Congress, and he also decides to run for...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1876
The 23rd Presidential election in American history took place on November 7th, 1876. Boy was this one controversial! Let's get right to it. President Ulysses Grant actually considered running for a third term, and he would have been the...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The Right To Vote And Exercising That Right
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 voting and why people don't vote or can't vote, it also looks at who was...
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Pollsters Discuss Midterm Lessons
Two WSJ pollsters discuss the U.S. midterm election, including what it says about the state of the nation's politics and how it will shape the 2024 presidential election.
The Wall Street Journal
Glenn Youngkin on the Economy and Republicans’ Outlook for 2024
The Virginia governor discusses his plans to fight inflation, prepare for a potential recession, expand mental-health resources and steer the Republican Party toward electoral success in 2024.
TLDR News
Biden Should Be Worried About the Midterms (Here's Why) - TLDR News
Two notable elections happened earlier this month (New Jersey and Virginia's gubernatorial elections) - while neither are particularly important positions, many saw them as bellwethers for the midterm elections taking place in 2022. So...
TLDR News
Northern Ireland Election Results Explained - TLDR News
Following a tumultuous period in Northern Irish politics, it was time for the public to go to polls in a landmark election. With Sinn Fein's historic victory, we take a look at what this means for the future of Northern Ireland and...
TLDR News
Why Do Young People Vote Left?
As people get older they tend to be more likely to support more conservative parties why is this?
Cerebellum
American Transformation And Industrialisation: 1868-1890 - The Compromise (1877)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this video, documents conceived...
Curated Video
Emancipation Proclamation Exposed
The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important and misunderstood documents in US history. So, what did it actually proclaim?
The March of Time
Hoover speaks
MOT 1935: INTERVIEW: Past-President Herbert Hoover sitting at desk w/ unidentified man taking notes saying he only wants country to know issues criticizing 'New Deal' spending w/o balancing the budget 'printing press credit & increased...
TLDR News
Texas' Controversial Legislative Session: Anti-Abortion, Open Gun Carry & Voter Reform - TLDR News
Texas's latest legislative session has just come to an end, but the controversy seems to be only just beginning with some very republican, conservative laws being passed. These laws relate to the open carry of guns, changes to abortion...
Curated Video
Get Schooled! How the Electoral College Works
It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.
Jabzy
Spanish Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Civil War
Science360
Science Behind The News: Opinion Polls & Random Sampling
During political elections, news organizations often use public opinion polls to help gauge which candidate is the front runner, and why. University of Michigan's Dr. Vincent Hutchings explains the science of random sampling that makes...
Religion for Breakfast
Can Your Religion Predict Your Politics?
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...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - Introduction
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. The Election Process In America. Part 1
Curated Video
How to Become President of the United States
As citizens of the United States it's important to understand the process for electing our presidents. This program guides students through the entire process. Students will learn what the qualifications are to become president and the...