The Economist
Economist: Multimedia Library: Kal Draws: Debt and Deficit: Beware the Dragon
KAL, The Economist's resident cartoonist and animator, explains debt and deficit in this short animated video.
Crash Course
Crash Course Economics #9: Deficits and Debts
What is debt? What is a deficit? Do these things have different outcomes for individuals and nations? Adriene and Jacob answer all these questions and more on this week's Crash Course Econ. [7:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Banking and Money: Banking 12: Treasuries (Government Debt)
Video lecture provides an introduction to government debt and treasuries. Explains what it means when we say that Federal Reserve Notes are issued by the Reserve bank but are an obligation of the Government. [11:19]
Other
We the Economy: Amazing Animated Film on the Debt and the Deficit
Why do we have budget deficits and a national debt? In this free-wheeling animated film, you'll see how Congress and public officials use and manage debt, and why it matters to you.