Associated Press
Friend: Scaramucci is Trump "Mini Me
A longtime friend says White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is becoming a President Trump "mini me." Scaramucci gave an expletive-laced interview that appeared on the website of The New Yorker magazine on Thursday. In...
TED Talks
TED: Machine intelligence makes human morals more important | Zeynep Tufekci
Machine intelligence is here, and we're already using it to make subjective decisions. But the complex way AI grows and improves makes it hard to understand and even harder to control. In this cautionary talk, techno-sociologist Zeynep...
TED Talks
TED: How algorithms shape our world | Kevin Slavin
We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you...
TED Talks
Don Tapscott: Four principles for the open world
The recent generations have been bathed in connecting technology from birth, says futurist Don Tapscott, and as a result the world is transforming into one that is far more open and transparent. In this inspiring talk, he lists the four...
TED Talks
TED: An invitation to reexamine your familiar world | Gillian Tett
Before entering the world of financial journalism, Gillian Tett was a cultural anthropologist who studied how the past influences our present thoughts and behaviors. In an entertaining talk, she shows how you can use an anthropological...
TED Talks
Tim Leberecht: 3 ways to (usefully) lose control of your brand
The days are past (if they ever existed) when a person, company or brand could tightly control their reputation -- online chatter and spin mean that if you're relevant, there's a constant, free-form conversation happening about you that...
TED Talks
TED: How to revitalize a neighborhood -- without gentrification | Bree Jones
The housing market can be vexing: while some neighborhoods get ridiculously expensive and price out longtime residents, others have historic homes sitting vacant without demand. Equitable housing developer and TED Fellow Bree Jones...
TED Talks
Afra Raymond: Three myths about corruption
Trinidad and Tobago amassed great wealth in the 1970s thanks to oil -- but 2 out of every 3 dollars earmarked for development ended up wasted or stolen. This fact has haunted Afra Raymond for 30 years. Shining a flashlight on a continued...
TED Talks
The real story of McMafia: How global crime networks work - Misha Glenny
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks, which have...
TED Talks
Carla Harris: How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work
The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a...
Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
Wonderscape
Remembering Greenwood: Legacy, Scars, and Hope
Explore the lasting impact of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Greenwood and how its legacy continues to shape Tulsa today. Learn about efforts for reconciliation, the creation of Reconciliation Park, and the recognition of this tragic...
Wonderscape
From Spice Trades to Silicon Valley: The Evolution of the U.S. Stock Market
Explore the transformative journey of the U.S. stock market from its humble beginnings with the Dutch East India Company to becoming a global financial powerhouse. Uncover key historical milestones like the creation of the NYSE, the 1929...
Curated Video
Let's Go There! Galveston Hurricane
Travel to Galveston Texas and learn about the deadly hurricane of 1900 and the bulding of the Galveston Seawall
Curated Video
The Most Extreme Place Names
Where do place names come from? Well, toponymy reveals a lot about the culture and history of a place, including the people who lived there, the nature of the settlements, and the geographic landscape. So that’s your short answer. For...
Great Big Story
The Inmate Teaching Finance Behind Bars
Discover how inmates are learning finance and emotional literacy.
Great Big Story
The Inmate Teaching Finance Behind Bars
Discover how inmates are learning finance and emotional literacy.
Economics Explained
Why Top Investors Are Betting Against The USA
Michael Burry, the investor made famous when he shorted the US housing market before the crash of 2008, has recently bet against the US Bond market. What relationship between the economy and the stock market made him think this would...
Curated Video
The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
PBS
Is the Sharing Economy a SHAM?
Many of the billion dollar tech companies we use every day still haven't figured out how to make money... what's the deal?
PBS
How to Analyze a Single Stock
Maybe a particular stock has caught your eye... but how can you tell if it's a good buy?
PBS
A Short Explanation of Short Selling (feat. @ThePlainBagel)
Betting on a stock's failure can be a risky business, as GameStop short-sellers learned in January 2021.
Curated Video
Oath of Office
Promises might just seem like words, but in the legal system and government, they’re crucial. Oath of Office is part of a tradition that dates back hundreds of years.
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...