Independent Producers
Legacy of the Homestead Act
In the early 20th century Americans streamed to the middle of the country because of the Homestead Acts. These were federal laws that gave people ownership of the land for free. In this audio story you will hear from people who grew up...
WYPR
Birth of our National Anthem
Many of us have heard the “Star-Spangled Banner,” America’s national anthem that was written in 1814. But what do we know about how it was written? This audio story discusses the 200th anniversary of the writing of America’s national...
Next Animation Studio
How the electoral college works
The US presidential election is decided by the electoral college. The electoral college system consists of 538 electors who represent the 50 states and vote according to the result of the popular vote in their respective state. To win...
Independent Producers
Immigration Policy Then and Now
The United States is a nation of immigrants. European immigrants in the late 1800s populated our nation and were granted citizenship upon entry. The immigration system has changed dramatically since, and America’s borders are no longer...
WYPR
Slaves During the War of 1812
During the War of 1812, when the British were blockading the Chesapeake Bay, many enslaved people from the state of Maryland sought asylum with the British Navy. As the war escalated, the navy made some key changes to their policy on...
Weird History
What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack claimed more than 2,400 American lives and sank multiple navy ships. Firsthand accounts of the Pearl Harbor attack captured the devastation and trauma of...
Red Rock Films
Who is John Lewis?
How a 23-year-old came to play a critical role in the Freedom Rides, the Selma protests and The March on Washington.
Red Rock Films
Who was Harriet Tubman?
How a former slave became the first woman to lead an armed force in the civil war.
Next Animation Studio
Explaining U.S. Birthright citizenship
Birthright citizenship is defined as a constitutional right for any child born in the United States to automatically gain U.S. citizenship.
Next Animation Studio
US Air Force launches first next-generation GPS satellite
The new satellite model, called GPS III, is the first of 32 planned GPS III satellites that will replace older ones currently in orbit.
Red Rock Films
Who was Jim Crow?
How one white actor's creation came to represent the most racist laws in America - and how those laws were crushed.
Red Rock Films
Who were the Little Rock Nine?
How nine students going to a new school became a national crisis, commanded military intervention and became the focus of international attention.
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Rush Bagot Agreement - 1817 And The Convention Of 1818
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Monroe Doctrine 1823
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Cerebellum
America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - The Missouri Comprimise 1820
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video examines the documents...
Press Association
Jeffrey Epstein met Tony Blair in Downing Street
New ReviewJeffrey Epstein visited Sir Tony Blair in London during his time as prime minister. A spokesperson for Sir Tony said the former Labour leader recalled his meeting was “less than 30 minutes” and took place “long before” Epstein’s crimes...
Curated Video
No survivors found after Tennessee munitions plant blast
New ReviewInvestigators do not expect to find any survivors at the scene of a massive blast at a Tennessee military explosives company that left 18 people missing, officials said on Saturday.
Press Association
Johann Wadephul welcomes Israel-Hamas deal as a 'historic day'
New ReviewGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul gives a statement to the media ahead of the Western Balkan summit at Hillsborough Castle. Mr Wadephul praised US President Trump while welcoming the Israel-Hamas deal.
Curated Video
Carney and Poilievre trade shots about Canada-U.S. relations
New ReviewPrime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre clashed in question period on Wednesday over Canada-U.S. relations, jobs and tariffs.
Curated Video
How likely is a trade deal as Carney is set to go to Washington?
New ReviewPrime Minister Mark Carney heads back to the Oval Office to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The Sunday Scrum panel, with National Post parliamentary reporter Catherine Lévesque, Globe and Mail energy reporter Emma...
Curated Video
Mother of autistic daughter 'irate' over Trump's Tylenol and autism claims
New ReviewChief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Ontario Autism Coalition president Alina Cameron about U.S. President Donald Trump’s linking of Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, the harm she says it is already causing for...
Press Association
Ireland and the EU will “weather this storm” in the face of US tariffs, says Micheal Martin
New ReviewIrish premier Micheal Martin has said that Ireland and the EU will “weather this storm” in the face of US tariffs. “There is no doubt that the imposition of tariffs by the US will have an adverse impact,” Mr Martin said in Dublin on...
Press Association
Need for ‘maturity’ in EU-US talks on tariffs, Harris says
New ReviewThere is a need for “maturity” in negotiations between the European Union and the US, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said. His assessment came after US President Donald Trump announced that he was imposing a sweeping 20% tariff on...
Press Association
Harris calls for 'maturity' in EU-US talks on tariffs
New ReviewThere is a need for “maturity” in negotiations between the European Union and the US, Irish deputy premier Simon Harris has said. His assessment came after US President Donald Trump announced that he was imposing a sweeping 20% tariff on...