Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1928
The 36th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1928, the day I turned negative 53. Calvin Coolidge had a smooth second term. The economy remained strong, and the federal government even had a huge surplus....
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1804
The fifth 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 1804, Jefferson EASILY wins re-election, in one of the most lopsided elections...
Hip Hughes History
The 1804 Presidential Election Explained
A summary of the 1804 Presidential Election.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1812
The seventh 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 1812, there was a war. Oh yeah, and a Presidential election!
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1832
The 12th 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 1832, the country's first prominent third party gives it a go, and then a fourth...
Next Animation Studio
US voting machines and other important votes
This year most Americans will cast their votes using an optical scan or e-voting machine. Sixty percent of the U.S. now uses optical scanners. Voters shade in their selections on paper ballots and then feed them into optical scan...
Hip Hughes History
The 1812 Election Explained
A summary lecture of the electoral battle between Dewitt Clinton and James Madison.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1820
The ninth 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 1820, James Monroe is so popular that no one runs against him for President....
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...
Professor Dave Explains
Donald J. Trump: Twice Impeached (2017 – 2021)
And now we finally arrive at roughly present day with this series on American History. Donald Trump was president from 2017 to 2021, and was without a doubt the most polarizing figure to ever hold the office. Truly an outsider, the only...
Curated Video
Wartime Elections
What is the effect of war on elections? Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”, but he forgot one thing – Presidential elections!
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1796
The third 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. This was the first "real" election in American history, as Washington retiring...
Next Animation Studio
Swing states explained
In US presidential elections the 50 states are divided into solid states, states that lean toward a certain party and swing states. Often the election result hinges on the electoral college votes available in the swing states. Certain of...
Hip Hughes History
The 1816 Election Explained
A summary lecture of the Presidential Election of 1816 between James Monroe and Rufus King.
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?
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2012
The 57th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 2012, my 31st birthday. Oh crap, I'm getting old. Barack Obama became President as the economy really sucked. It was known the Great Recession, and the Obama...
TLDR News
Kanye is Running for President How It Impacts Trump, Biden & 2020 - TLDR News
When we thought that 2020 had enough twists and turns already, another major announcement comes regarding the Presidential Election, with Kanye West announcing his intention to run. In this video, we discuss how credible this is, the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1792
The second 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. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1824
The tenth 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 1824, it's a four-way race that does not have a majority winner in the...
TLDR News
5 Reasons Trump Will Be Re-Elected in 2020 - TLDR News.
In 2016 a lot of people were shocked to see Trump win the US Presidential Election. This time around we wanted to be a bit more prepared, so in this video, we explain the 5 reasons we think Trump hs a good chance at getting a second term.
Curated Video
Life after Trump: what’s the future of the Republican Party?
Donald Trump has finally accepted that a presidential transition from his administration to Joe Biden’s should begin. We answer your questions on what the Republican Party could look like in a post-Trump world.
TLDR News
Eight Senate Races That Could Flip the Senate: How Democrats Could Win the Senate - TLDR News
So we've spoken about the Presidental Race a lot, and that's obviously important, but also important are the congressional races. In this video we discuss the possibility of the Democrats winning the Senate from the Republicans,...
The Economist
Russia: Putin’s games with the West
As presidential elections take place in Russia, the chess grandmaster, Garry Kasparov, examines the games President Vladimir Putin is playing with the West
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1908
The 31st 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 1908, Teddy Roosevelt anoints William Howard Taft as his successor, but William...