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Curated Video
Presidential Government
This live-action video program is about the term Presidential Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Presidential Government through use of video footage,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Manipulating Government's Good Intentions
In part 2 of INET's interview, Raghuram Rajan acknowledges that "government is there to soften the rough edges of capitalism." But - despite good intentions - the government is prone to manipulation by private interests, he warns.
TLDR News
Civil War: How the US Can Avoid Another - TLDR News
The US is going through a difficult time politically (shocker) and as such, some are suggesting the country's headed toward civil war. In this video, we discuss if that's actually true and what countries can do to avoid civil unrest.
Mediacorp
Exploring Tribal Communities in Nagaland
This video explores the region of Nagaland in India, known for its high concentration of tribes. He joins the Konyak tribe in the jungle to understand their unique Indian identity and way of life. The video highlights the challenges...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Writing about history
Are there individuals or big currents pushing us along when he is writing about history? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 3
Curated Video
Ancient Greek Theater
Greece was home to hundreds of open-air arenas where citizens came together to discuss the important issues of the day. Like Broadway today, they were a place for both entertainment and important social commentary.
Mediacorp
Politics, Identity, and Nationalism in India
In this video, a sociologist explores the influence of politics on identity in India. He discusses how old divisions of caste and religion are resurfacing and being exploited by politicians. The sociologist emphasizes the importance of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Ukraines fight for democracy
How has the Ukraine gotten to this point? What is the fundamental driver of Russia when it comes to the Ukraine? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 4
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The ongoing relevance of 1984 and beyond
Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3
Intelligence Squared
Obama's foreign policy is a gift to America's enemies
Highlights of the debate filmed on the 27th of May 2010.
Jabzy
Second Liberian Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Second Liberian Civil War
Curated Video
The Woman Suffrage Procession
The Women’s Suffrage Procession of 1913 changed how Americans protest – by getting bigger, better and more creative than ever before.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is democracy an illusion?
We believe democracy leads to a fairer world. Yet almost all governments claim to be democratic including China, Russia and Syria. And 50 years after the abolition of hanging, UK polls still show a majority in favour. Is democracy...
Curated Video
The dim reality of South Africa's new dawn
In April 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections and all races went to the polls to bury apartheid for good. But hopes of a new dawn have been tarnished by fraud and corruption at the highest levels.
Curated Video
Geography: From Athens to America
Thanks, in part, to its unique geography, Athens is the birthplace of democracy, and one of the most successful city-states in all of Ancient Greece.
Curated Video
Cold War
This live-action video program is about the word Cold War. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Cold War through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Setting the stage
What are the 4 key reform areas?Why is this the most important issue for Europe? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 2
Curated Video
Parliamentary Government
This live-action video program is about the term Parliamentary Government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term Parliamentary Government through use of video footage,...
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5
Curated Video
The Gettysburg Address: The Two-Minute Speech That Saved America
It’s got fewer words than the average rap song, and takes less time to read than it does to boil an egg. So how did the Gettysburg Address inspire a global movement for democratic change that’s still shaping our lives today?
Schooling Online
Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Prologue & Part 1 Summary: Before the Taliban (Chapters 1-8)
On the 9th of October 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban terrorist. But this is only part of her incredible story, which deserves to be told from the very beginning. Join us for the first part of...
The March of Time
Hoover speaks
MOT 1935: INTERVIEW: Past-President Herbert Hoover sitting at desk w/ unidentified man taking notes saying he only wants country to know issues criticizing 'New Deal' spending w/o balancing the budget 'printing press credit & increased...
Curated Video
Voting in Ancient Athens
The United States is a representative democracy where people vote for politicians to govern on their behalf – but voting in the direct democracy of ancient Athens was a very different process.