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...

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...

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.

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.

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,...

As presidential elections take place in Russia, the chess grandmaster, Garry Kasparov, examines the games President Vladimir Putin is playing with the West

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...

The media has failed ask basic questions about the economic thinking — and business record — of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, says Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, author of The Making of Donald...

The 50th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1984, on my third birthday. Yep, this was the first presidential election I was alive to witness, although I don't remember it at all. Man, I guess that means...

Russia's presidential election will see President Vladimir Putin hold onto power. Garry Kasparov, who attempted to run against him in 2008, examines the games Mr Putin is playing with the West

The new political season has begun, and the 2020 presidential race is underway. What does the field look like and what might it portend for business, trade and security globally?

The 32nd 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 1912, Theodore Roosevelt single handedly destroys the Republican Party because...

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...

It’s election season in the U.S. and this video gives you all the election vocabulary you need to understand the news and join election-related conversations with your friends and family. Typo in the IPA! This is right → polls [poʊlz] :)...

The 13th 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 1836, the Whig Party emerges and runs four candidates against incumbent Martin...

This video discusses the history of voting rights in the United States, highlighting the struggles and achievements of marginalized groups such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans. It emphasizes the importance of voting and...

The sixth 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 1808, James Madison easily wins to continue Democratic Republican dominance.

The 53rd Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1996. It featured a dude from Kansas, a dude from Arkansas, and another dude from Texas. At first, it wasn't looking so good for Bill Clinton. He faced the...

The 34th 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 1920, Americans deal with the aftermath of World War 1 and apparently are hungry...

A video lecturing summarizing the Presidential election of 1832 between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay.

Mr. Beat explains how the Electoral College is the worst way to elect the President and Vice President in the United States.

The FT's Kiran Stacey looks at how tech companies can halt the spread of online misinformation and fake news.

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.

The very first 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. Did you know that five different Johns ran for President in 1788? Woah!