Curated Video
Oligarchy
A video entitled "Oligarchy" that discusses what an oligarchy is, and its pros and cons.
Curated Video
What are the Different Forms of Government?
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Curated Video
Investigating Corruption
Tufts University philosopher Brian Epstein describes how carefully developing a model of bureaucratic corruption can lead to identifying key factors that traditional social science models will necessarily overlook.
Curated Video
Against the Iron Law of Oligarchy
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) describes his belief that classical Athens is a counter-example to the so-called “Iron Law of Oligarchy”.
Curated Video
Behind the Bureaucrats
Philosopher Brian Epstein (Tufts) describes how our models of bureaucratic corruption often fail to include initial selection processes.
Curated Video
A Notable Exception
Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes his motivation to use Classical Athens as a counterexample to Robert Michels’ theory of “the iron law of oligarchy” of political organisation.
Curated Video
A Notable Counterexample
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) discusses how ancient Athenian democracy has long struck him as an obviously important counterexample to Robert Michel's so-called "Iron Law of Democracy."
Professor Dave Explains
Aristotle: The First Scientist
We've covered two figures out of the great trifecta of Classical Greek philosophy, those being Socrates and Plato, so let's move forward and discuss Aristotle, arguably one of the most important thinkers in the history of mankind, and...
Hip Hughes History
America and the Elite Theory of Democracy
Mr. Hughes lays a little lovin' on you in the form of a short summary of the elite theory of government. No not communist propaganda or the Democratic playbook of hamming up class warfare, just an honest analysis of the intention of the...
Curated Video
The Road to Athenian Democracy
What forms of government preceded democracy and how did this pave the way for the ancient Athenians to invent democracy?
Mazz Media
Government
This live-action video program is about the word government. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word government through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Professor Dave Explains
Ronald Reagan: The End of the Cold War (1981 – 1989)
Ronald Reagan was the first celebrity to become president, and as we now know, he wasn't the last. His presidency saw huge changes in both economic and foreign policy. What were these changes? What were the ramifications? Let's get a...
60 Second Histories
Democracy in Ancient Greece
A Greek philosopher explains how democracy began in Ancient Greece including the oligarchy system of rule
Curated Video
‘Fight Oligarchy’: Thousands Attend Bernie Sanders’ Mega Anti-Trump Event In LA | Watch
Thousands poured into the streets of Los Angeles as Senator Bernie Sanders led a fiery “Fight Oligarchy” rally, turning up the heat on Donald Trump. With a massive crowd and electrifying energy, the event doubled as a bold stand against...
Curated Video
Philippines’ largest TV network ABS-CBN forced to shut down
Shutdown deprives millions of Filipinos access to information while thousands of employees are expected to lose jobs.
Curated Video
Biden says 'oligarchy is taking shape in America' in farewell speech
As the three wealthiest men in America are set to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that an "oligarchy is taking shape in America" in farewell speech. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Biden Warns About Concentration of Power in Farewell Address
President Joe Biden warns of a "dangerous concentration of power" in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people, threatening democracy and basic rights.
Bloomberg
Biden Warns About Concentration of Tech, Power and Wealth
President Joe Biden warns of a "dangerous concentration of power" in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people, threatening democracy and basic rights during his farewell address from the White House.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Albania opposition chief proposes New Republic before vote
Albanian opposition leader Lulzim Basha who leads the centre right Democratic Party campaigns ahead of Sunday's legislative elections denouncing incumbent Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama for having ruined the economy and installed an...
Other
Flvs Civics: Going Global: Forms of Government
In this video, learn about democracy, oligarchy, and autocracy, the three main types of government. [3:53]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Problems of Bureaucracy: Lesson 4
This lesson will describe and explore the effects of bureaucratic problems. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Problems of Bureaucracy."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Problems of Bureaucracy: Lesson 5
This lesson will describe and explore the effects of bureaucratic problems. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Problems of Bureaucracy."