Professor Dave Explains
Martin Van Buren: Best Mutton Chops Ever (1837 - 1841)
Martin Van Buren was an interesting fellow. He was the first president born after American independence from Britain, so he was the first president actually born an American citizen. Also, he was the first president of non-British...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1940
The 39th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1940. The Great Depression dragged on, and now another world war was being fought all across Europe and in Asia. Franklin Roosevelt, or FDR, and remained...
TLDR News
Harris vs Pence: Who Won the Vice Presidential Debate (and What About that Fly?!) - TLDR News
Last night Vice President Mike Pence took on Kamala Harris (& a fly) in the Vice Presidential Debate. The debate, which featured significantly less shouting and interrupting than last week's, covered eight important topics from the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1856
The 18th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4th, 1856. Franklin Pierce had a rough going over the previous four years, and now struggled to get his own party's renomination. At the Democratic Party's...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1976
The 48th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1976, the country celebrates its bicentennial by not trusting the government....
TLDR News
Eight Reasons Biden May Lose the 2020 Election to Trump - TLDR News
Current polling suggests that Biden is on track to win the 2020 election. However, despite polls historic accuracy, we're still a couple months away from election day and things certainly could shift. So in this video, we discuss eight...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1880
The 24th Presidential election in American history took place on November 2, 1880. Back in 1876, while running for President, Rutherford Hayes promised he would not seek a second term. Unlike Frank Underwood, Rutherford actually stayed...
Kult America
Celebrating The Polish Constitution
On May 3, 1791 the Constitution of Poland was signed. As a nationalized polish citizen, I am proud that my new home was the second country in the world to give its people constitutional rights. On today's episode of Kult America I'd like...
TLDR News
2020 Election Update The Impact of the Floyd Riots, Biden's VP and the Libertarians - TLDR News
In this episode of State of the Election, we discuss the impact of the ongoing riots on the 2020 presidential election, and if they will affect Trump's re-lection efforts. We also discuss the options Biden is discussing for running mate...
Hip Hughes History
The 17th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
Explaining the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution and the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
CyberMaryland Summit - Part 1
This event was hosted at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD.
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.
Kult America
Celebrating The Polish Constitution
On May 3, 1791 the Constitution of Poland was signed. As a nationalized polish citizen, I am proud that my new home was the second country in the world to give its people constitutional rights. On today's episode of Kult America I’d like...
Easy Languages
What is Typical for the Turkish Culture? | Easy Turkish 32
What is Typical for the Turkish Culture? | Easy Turkish 32 Easy Turkish is a project to help you learn Turkish in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Istanbul and other places in Turkey.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1872
For the most part, Ulysses Grant remained popular during his first term as President, especially with the majority of Republicans. He got his party's renomination. However, some Republicans did not like him so much. For one thing, they...
Easy Languages
What is Typical for the Turkish Culture? | Easy Turkish 32 - With Subtitles
What is Typical for the Turkish Culture? | Easy Turkish 32 Easy Turkish is a project to help you learn Turkish in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Istanbul and other places in Turkey.
The Economist
Who will challenge Donald Trump in 2020?
The 2020 Democratic primary election is already one of the most hotly contested in history, with over 20 candidates vying to lead the party. John Prideaux, our US editor, takes a look at the front-runners.
TLDR News
Censuring 'Trump Traitors': Why are the Republicans Condemning their Own Senators - TLDR News
Over the last week the GOP have been condemning their own Senators who backed Trump's impeachment. This is the latest round of conflict between state & federal level Republicans and a continuing battle between Trumism and classical...
The Wall Street Journal
Klobuchar Calls for Legislation to Improve Online Protections
Sen. Amy Klobuchar discusses how policymakers can help keep consumers safe online, including a national privacy law, supporting competition, updating the Child Online Privacy Protection Act and regulating algorithms.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1860
In 1860, tensions were obviously high, not only between Democrats and Republicans, but within the Democratic Party. At the Democratic National Conventions, extreme pro-slavery "Fire-eaters," walked out in protest. They were nicknamed...
Healthcare Triage
There Still Hasn't Been a Vote on the BCRA
Last week we talked about the Senate's bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, and whether Mitch McConnell would be able to get it passed and on to President Trump's desk. So far, no dice. Several senators have defected from the effort,...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1972
The 47th Presidential election in American history took place on November 7, 1972. It was the first one in which Americans aged 18 to 20 could vote in, thanks to the recent passage of the 26th Amendment to the Constitution. Richard Nixon...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Speaking Out About Sexism in Australian Parliament
Ms Represented is a series that charts the rise of Australian female politicians over the last one hundred years and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way. After decades of sexism and harassment in the workplace,...
The March of Time
1952: INTRODUCTION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk, SOT talking about 1948 Democratic Convention, two Senators could break Party wide open, Kefauver & Russell. Introducing highlights of film. Title card: 'A Life - March of time Exclusive!'
MOT 1952: INTRODUCTION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk, SOT talking about 1948 Democratic Convention, two Senators could break Party wide open, Kefauver & Russell. Introducing highlights of film. Title card: 'A Life - March of...