Financial Times
Are high petrol prices killing the American dream?
FT Energy Source - To many Americans cars aren’t just a mode of transport, they’re a symbol of freedom. But who do US consumers hold responsible when soaring petrol prices mean there’s pain at the pump? The FT delves into the psychology...
Financial Times
What are stablecoins and how do they work?
FT banking and fintech reporter Siddharth Venkataramakrishnan looks at how the digital assets are used, why they are growing in popularity - and why they are in regulators' sights.
The Guardian
The Human Impact of Extremism and False Narratives
Robert Doggert, a white, Christian minster from Tennessee spent years plotting a deadly attack against the quiet town of Islamberg in the Catskill Mountains. This video discusses the planned terror attack on the town and the ways in...
Curated Video
What Are The Different Types Of Democracy?
A democracy is simply a system of government where the citizens directly exercise their power and have the right to elect government representatives who collectively create a government body for the entire nation (like a parliament). In...
The Guardian
Radical Opposites: Exploring Contrasting Political Ideologies
Hear from people on very different ends of the political spectrum. One man is loudly pro-American, while another believes the United States is responsible for many of the world's problems. One woman thinks LGBTQ+ people are sick, while...
Mr. Beat
The House of Representatives and Senate Compared
Mr. Beat and Mr. Wernimont compare and contrast the two parts of the United States Congress- the House of Representatives and the Senate. Produced by Beat Productions, LLC and Matt Beat. All images and video by Matt Beat, used under fair...
Curated Video
Learning Money /Coin Song / Money Song
Learn about United States money with this fun educational music video and parents. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.
Curated Video
Civic Virtue & Democratic Principle
“Civic Virtue and Democratic Principle” defines the terms civic virtue and democratic principles and discusses examples of each in terms of community and the classroom.
Mr. Beat
The Three Branches of Government Song
Here is a terrific way to memorize the three branches of the American government.
Curated Video
The Research Process 1
"The Research Process" explores the research process by determining possible questions to answer through research.
Weird History
The Rivalry Between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
The first—and perhaps the most important—political rivalry in U.S. history was between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The two Founding Fathers clashed over political differences, each trying to sway President George Washington...
Curated Video
Rule of Law
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
Curated Video
Puppy Diplomacy and the Cold War
In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?
Curated Video
First Pets of the White House
A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.
Curated Video
Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
Curated Video
The Teapot Dome Scandal, Untold
The Teapot Dome Scandal in the 1920s stunned the American public by exposing the large-scale greed of some US politicians, and empowered Congress to launch investigations - reaffirming that no one is above the law.
Curated Video
Tammany Hall: Controlling New York Politics
It is the historic New York building that is synonymous with greed, crime and corruption, but what is the true story behind Tammany Hall?
Curated Video
Election of 1948: The Underdog
The suspenseful 1948 presidential election exposed the consequences of flawed polls, as Truman's astonishing victory upended expectations and forever changed how pollsters make predictions.
Curated Video
Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
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U.S. Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.
Curated Video
The Showdown: MacArthur v. Truman
History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.
Curated Video
The Federal Election Commission
How do you know that the politicians you vote for will represent your interests in office – and not those of powerful corporations? Well, there’s a law for that, and an independent regulatory agency: the Federal Election Commission.
Curated Video
The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...