Crash Course
Congressional Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig breaks out the crystal ball to try and figure out why our congresspeople do the things that they do. We’ll talk about the three motivating factors of congressional decisions - constituency, interest groups, and political...
Crash Course
Foreign Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today Craig finishes up our series on U.S. Government and Politics by talking about both the least and most important aspect of government: foreign policy. Foreign policy is important because it has the potential to affect the largest...
Crash Course
Interest Group Formation: Crash Course Government and Politics
So last week we talked about what special interest groups are and how they influence the political system, and today we’re going to focus on why we even have them in the first place. As to avoid getting too cynical, we’re going to focus...
Curated Video
CSR: Who are an Organization's Stakeholders?
A stakeholder is anyone who has any interest in what you are doing. They can be an individual or a group. So, in the context of Corporate Social Responsibility, who are the stakeholders who have an interest in what the organization is...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Niall Ferguson: Rising to the Challenge - INET Panel Discussion (2 of 5)
Niall Ferguson is a Professor of History at Harvard University, and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10, 2011
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Students Fear Ideas Not Viruses
"Good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure." Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that as a society we are enabling a new form of explosive censorship, fueled by social media, which is eroding trust and...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - Federalist Papers 1787-1788
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Cerebellum
The Legislative Branch Of Government - Functions Of The Legislative Branch Continued
This video looks at special interest groups, the coverage of federal affairs in the media, the writing of legislation, the role of committees and the process of turning bills into laws. The Legislative Branch Of Government. Part 4
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A blue military SUV swerves to stop a white bus driven by an Arab dissident.
A blue military SUV swerves to stop a white bus driven by an Arab dissident.
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Arab dissidents exit a white bus with their hands above their heads as soldiers point guns at them.
Arab dissidents exit a white bus with their hands above their heads as soldiers point guns at them.
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Protestors march with colorful flags in Saudi Arabia.
Protestors march with colorful flags in Saudi Arabia.
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Armed soldiers force Arab protestors into the back of a truck.
Armed soldiers force Arab protestors into the back of a truck.
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Armed soldiers surround a white bus and apprehend a dissident.
Armed soldiers surround a white bus and apprehend a dissident.
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Angry protestors clash with soldiers on a military base in Saudi Arabia.
Angry protestors clash with soldiers on a military base in Saudi Arabia.
Curated Video
With just days to go before the elections, airwaves across the nation are saturated with campaign ads. But a shocking number of those ads weren't commissioned by the candidates themselves or the parties they represent.
HEADLINE: Outside groups spend record amounts on midterms
CAPTION: With just days to go before the November 2nd elections, airwaves across the nation are saturated with campaign ads. But a shocking number of those ads weren't...
Curated Video
Senator Blanche Lincoln says the nation is watching today's runoff between her and Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate.
HEADLINE: Blanche Lincoln battles to survive anti-incumbent tide
CAPTION: Senator Blanche Lincoln says the nation is watching today's runoff between her and Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter for the Democratic nomination to the U.S....
Crash Course
Interest Groups: Crash Course Government and Politics #42
Have you ever wondered if those in power actually consider the interests of their constituents? The 42nd video clip in a 50-part series on the United States government and politics introduces the concept of special interest groups....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics
Where do our political opinions come from? Most people's politics are grounded in their ideologies, but there are also other, external influences, such as the government itself, interest groups, and the media. We'll discuss how these...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Public Opinion
In this episode, we talk about politics and public opinion - specifically how the public does (and does not) influence our elected officials. [9:49]
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 27: Lobbying
Explains what lobbying is, what types of groups participate in it, and some of the rules that lobbyists must follow.
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #43: Interest Group Formation
Crash Course video focusses on the benefits of interest groups and the role they play in government. [8:58]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #42: Interest Groups
Crash Course video with Craig Benzine talks about special interest groups and their role in the political process. [8:12]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #10: Congressional Decisions
Crash Course video in which Craig Benzine discusses how Congress makes decisions and how those decisions are influenced by constituency, interest groups and party politics. [6:35]