Kult America
Robert Biedron - Interview In English
Recently I met a president of a Polish city and former parliament member named Robert Biedron. He declares to be an atheist, gay, and refugee-supporter and it might seem to be very dangerous position for a politician, but here he is,...
Englishing
Lesson on BROAD Negatives - ADVERBS (scarcely, barely, fairly)
In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will delve into "broad negatives". He will first review how to make a negative statement by showing a formula. He will then explain what broad negatives are and how they are formed. He will give four different...
Kult America
Ukrainian Parliament Altercations
Have you ever noticed how many fist fights happen in the parliament of Ukraine? I was curious about the story behind them so here you have it - top 4 Ukrainian fist fights!
Next Animation Studio
Prizes handed out to year’s funniest scientific studies include study to see if beards protect you from punches
The 2021 Ig Nobel awards, rewarding ‘research that first makes people laugh and then makes them think,’ has seen 10 Ig Nobel prizes handed out, including one to a study suggesting men evolved beards to protect their faces in fist fights.
The Economist
Is Emmanuel Macron the EU's most powerful politician?
Mr Macron has revolutionised French politics. Now the French president is trying to reform the EU and nudge Donald Trump in a more liberal direction. Has he replaced Angela Merkel as the most important person in Europe?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Daniel Ziblatt - How Democracies Die
Daniel Ziblatt is Professor of Government at Harvard University and a faculty associate at Harvard's Minda De Gunzburg Center for European Studies. Ziblatt's teaching and resarch is in comparative politics, with a focus on...
Professor Dave Explains
The Difference Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Governments are typically concerned with curbing both unemployment and inflation, and there are two ways they approach this, fiscal policy and monetary policy. These are tools that can be used to speed or slow economic growth. What are...
The March of Time
Arlington Citizens committee
MOT 1949: ARLINGTON CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE: WS House w/ stone bricks. DRAMATIZATION: INT WS Arlington lawyer Malcolm Miller (L) talking w/ members at table. CU Newspaper 'Governor Calls Special Session.' VS Member '...we've got to get a...
TLDR News
Does America Have Too Many Elections? - TLDR News
America feels like it's always in an election cycle, with 2020 feeling like moments ago and the 2022 midterms just around the corner. So we ask if having so many elections actually harms American democracy and if they'd be better off...
Curated Video
Comparing Francisco Goya's Women Laughing and Men Reading
Women Laughing depticts a risqué scene, unusual for the reserved and somewhat prudish Goya. The style and composition of this painting closely resembles Men Reading, which was painted next to Women Laughing on Goya's wall. Could the...
Englishing
Expressions with BE (about to, due to, on the verge to, etc)
There are millions of expressions with the verb to be. Although, there are few that can be used for a future intention. In this lesson Mr. P./Marc explains those expressions that can be used when you are talking about a future intention....
The Guardian
Murder, corruption and cattle barons in Kenya
The Guardian investigates the causes behind the murder of Tristan Voorspuy, a former British army officer shot on his ranch by nomadic herders in March. The central Kenyan county of Laikipia has become the epicentre of a bloody conflict...
TLDR News
Could Prince Harry's Book End the Monarchy?
Prince Harry's book "Spare" has caused quite a stir with major revelations about his relationship with both King Charles III and Prince Philip. But could this latest royal bombshell be enough to bring about the end of Britain's...
TLDR News
3 Plans to Reduce UK Energy Prices
Britain's energy crisis is getting pretty intense, with bills expected to rise sharply in the coming days. So in this video we'll examine and evaluate 3 different plans to solve the crisis; as proposed by (likely) future PM Liz Truss,...
Mr. Beat
Worst 10 Senators in American History
Mr. Beat counts down his least favorite U.S. Senators of all time.
TLDR News
Why Are Houses Unaffordable in America? The Housing Crisis Explained
Like most of the developed world, the US is current going through a housing crisis, with many unable to afford the rising prices. In this video, we break down why the crisis is so bad, what actually caused it and whether there's any...
TLDR News
Insider Trading in Congress: Ossoff's Plan to Stop Congressional Trading - TLDR News
Over the years a number of Senators have been accused of making millions from insider stock trading. Attempts to stop them before have failed, so some (including Senator Jon Ossoff who we interview in this episode) have a plan to end it...
TLDR News
Will the Commonwealth Collapse... Without the Queen
With the Queen no longer in the equation, people are already discussing the future of the commonwealth. In this video we breakdown what the commonwealth is and if we can expect to see more countries ditching the King as their Head of State.
TLDR News
Guess the Politicians we Carved into Pumpkins - TLDR News
Every year we take some time off to carve politicians faces into pumpkins. Don't judge us. So watch 2021's Political Pumpkin Carving Competition to see if you can guess who each of the politicians are..
Healthcare Triage
Health Care Reform, Tradeoffs, and the Need for Negotiation
We did an episode on the AHCA. Then we did an episode on the CBO report on the AHCA. Then everything seemed to fall apart. What happened? It turns out, nobody is interested in negotiating about healthcare laws. Which makes it really hard...
ACDC Leadership
Why Socialism Analyzing Einstein's Essay
Here is Einstein's article in the Monthly review magazine. Why Socialism? by Albert Einstein This article was originally published in the first issue of Monthly Review (May 1949). It was subsequently published in May 1998 to commemorate...
Curated Video
Education Reform: The New Orleans School Experiment
The video discusses the reform of the New Orleans education system after Hurricane Katrina destroyed all schools in the city. The government implemented the use of independent charter schools, which allowed for competition and choice for...
After Skool
You Have NO Choice - George Carlin
George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. This quote is taken from his last stand up routine, "Life Is Worth Losing" (2005)
TLDR News
Is Trust In The Media Eroding? Should We Trust the News Media About COVID? - TLDR News
With misinformation on the rise and a real need for scientific and medical information than ever, you'd expect people would flock to the media. However, if you trust Twitter people are angrier with journalists than ever before and people...