Instructional Video17:25
TED Talks

Michael Tubbs: The political power of being a good neighbor

12th - Higher Ed
Michael Tubbs is the youngest mayor in American history to represent a city with more than 100,000 people -- and his policies are sparking national conversations. In this rousing talk, he shares how growing up amid poverty and violence...
Instructional Video2:32
The Economist

Mapping poverty in America

12th - Higher Ed
America is the richest country in the world, but it also has one of the biggest divides between rich and poor. What can a zip code reveal about inequality?
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Curated Video

Pakistan's poverty rate hits 25. 3% rising poverty threatens country's growth

9th - Higher Ed
The World Bank’s latest report shows that poverty in Pakistan has climbed past 25%, highlighting the urgent need for long-term, inclusive reforms to safeguard the nation’s most vulnerable communities.
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Curated Video

U.S. President Trump lays out Israeli-Palestinian peace plan

9th - Higher Ed
Trump says visionary plan will prompt Palestinians to escape their 'tragic past' and 'realize a great destiny.'
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Curated Video

Democrats Look to Extend Child Tax Credit Program Through 2025

9th - Higher Ed
Congressional Democrats are looking to extend child tax credit payments through 2025 before the program expires at the end of the year. Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US, joined Cheddar to talk about the impact of the child tax...
News Clip4:38
Bloomberg

Druckenmiller: Warren Presidency Would Be Very Good for My Business

Higher Ed
Dec.18 -- Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller says an Elizabeth Warren presidency would be good for his business, but not necessarily good for America. He speaks exclusively with Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker in New York. (Excerpt)
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Curated Video

Poverty rate registers first significant decline since 2000

Higher Ed
FILE: Chicago, Illinois - 13 June 2006

1. Medium shot of homeless person sitting in front of sign reading (English), "Today is your day, let Jesus come into your...
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Bloomberg

Weinberg: Clinton Policy More Likely to Reflate Economy

Higher Ed
Nov. 7 -- Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, and Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. market strategist at RBC Capital Markets, discuss growth and debt-to-GDP of U.S. presidents over the past 50 years and look at the...
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Bloomberg

Wilbur Ross: Technology Isn't Causing Loss of Steel Jobs

Higher Ed
Sept. 15 -- Wilbur Ross, founder of WL Ross & Co. and economic adviser to Donald Trump, comments on Trump's economic plan and the state of the U.S. economy. He speaks during an interview with Bloomberg's Julie Hyman and David Gura on...
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Bloomberg

Clinton, Trump Prep Final Presidential Campaign Push

Higher Ed
Nov. 7 -- With less than 24 hours until Election Day, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are making their final push in key swing states. Bloomberg's Marty Schenker examines the key issues impacting the final moments of the race for the...
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Bloomberg

House Passes Package Wrapping Relief, Funding, Tax Breaks

Higher Ed
Dec.21 -- The House passes a giant year-end spending bill combining $900 billion in Covid-19 relief aid with $1.4 trillion in regular government funding and a bevy of tax breaks for businesses. Bruce Einhorn reports on "Bloomberg...
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Curated Video

Poverty Rate In New York City Falls To Historic Low In New Census

Higher Ed
Poverty rate across the board dropped in the city for the fourth year in a row.
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Curated Video

The Makeup Of Black People In America Is Starting To Look Different

Higher Ed
Immigrants are making up a fast-growing share of Black Americans, after often being overlooked in the immigrant experience.