“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...

Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...

Enjoy an engaging performance of the Porter scene from Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," filled with dark humor and vivid character portrayals. Delve into the atmosphere of suspense and intrigue as the Porter comically...

This video discusses key Supreme Court cases that have shaped the interpretation of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. It covers Gideon vs. Wainwright (6th Amendment), Miller vs. Alabama (8th Amendment), and Bond vs. United States (10th...

This video offers an in-depth explanation of the 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, focusing on its role in ensuring fair and humane treatment of individuals convicted of crimes. It covers the clauses on excessive bail, fines, and...

I have no better advice than: “When you’re wrong, ‘fess-up, say you’re sorry, and move on”. A good apology is a necessary precursor to forgiveness. So, let’s unpack this basic wisdom into the steps you can go through, to make getting...

For over a hundred years, the U.S. government used education as a tool to assimilate Native American children into American society - by systematically erasing their history, culture, and language.

Jessi continues sharing how training can improve the lives of animals and their human caretakers. Using Differential Reinforcement is a great way to eliminate using punishment altogether.

Jessi explains the next level of understanding how to train an animal. You can increase and decrease behaviors by applying different responses to a behavior: Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, and...

Carl Portman, Manager of Chess in Prisons (English Chess Federation), Tom Dart, Sheriff, Cook County (Illinois, USA), and Dr Mikhail Korenman, Director of Cook County Jail Chess Program talk about the extensive feedback they received...

The US imprisons more people than any other country in the world. Today, Danielle explores why so many Americans are incarcerated and why we've turned to private prisons to hold that population.

Have you ever heard a word or phrase and wondered when people started saying it? And why? Language is constantly changing, and many of the common terms and phrases we use in everyday conversation have much deeper meanings than we...

Legal scholar Nita Farahany (Duke) discusses the different rationales we have for criminal punishment, along with some alternatives.

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne is a strong and resilient young woman who faces public condemnation in Puritan Massachusetts for committing adultery. Despite her punishment, Hester refuses to reveal...

In re Gault was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ensured juveniles accused of a crime would receive the same Fourteenth Amendment rights as adults. It all stemmed from a teenager making a prank call.

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...

The Middle Ages spanned from roughly 500 to 1500 CE. For much of that time, the people of England lived under a feudal system in which both the laws, and the penalties for breaking them, were significantly more bizarre than the ones we...

Jokes from the World's First Joke book .

So far, Jane has managed to stay out of trouble at Lowood School. She’s even made a new friend! But an ill-timed mistake causes Jane to be humiliated in front of the entire school. How will she ever recover? Devastation also lurks...

A direct reading of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

A short history of the death penalty in the United States with an emphasis on judicial interpretations. We also look at some of the issues that relate it its use. Comments & discussion are encouraged.

It wasn't easy to pick this topic, but I believe that America's 40-year policy of mass incarceration is deeply unethical, not very effective, and promotes the security of the few at the expense of the many. It's hard for me, as a person...

In which John discusses what actually causes the stigmatization of certain health conditions, and how best to fight stigma.

McGregor's Theory of Management is one of the fundamental motivational theories management which ties human psychology with management. We look at theory x and theory y and simplify the concept for you.