Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2004
The 55th Presidential election in American history took place on November 2, 2004. A lot had changed since the last election. Just 8 months after George W. Bush became President, terrorists attacked the United States. On September 11,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
‘Stratification’ Theory Tackles the Racial Blindspots of Orthodox Economics
Economist Darrick Hamilton and Institute President Rob Johnson discuss “stratification economics”, which addresses the failure of orthodox economics to see, explain and point to remedies for persistent racial inequality.
Visual Learning Systems
Microscopic Life: Video Assessment
Upon viewing the Microscopic Life video series, students will be able to do the following: Understand that only during the past few hundred years have people been able to see and study very small life forms, generally referred to as...
TLDR News
2020 Election Update The Impact of the Floyd Riots, Biden's VP and the Libertarians - TLDR News
In this episode of State of the Election, we discuss the impact of the ongoing riots on the 2020 presidential election, and if they will affect Trump's re-lection efforts. We also discuss the options Biden is discussing for running mate...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Protists: Video Review
Eukaryotes that are clearly not animals, plants, or fungi belong to a very diverse and fascinating group called protists. This series of videos uses captivating video footage to illustrate organisms from tiny microscopic creatures to...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Measuring the Danger of Segregation
An 1869 study incorrectly stated that black Union soldiers had lower lung capacity than white soldiers. 150 years later, this same study is impacting the health and disability diagnosis of black patients. Structural segregation is still...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Protists: Introduction
Eukaryotes that are clearly not animals, plants, or fungi belong to a very diverse and fascinating group called protists. This series of videos uses captivating video footage to illustrate organisms from tiny microscopic creatures to...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Gorbachev's decision
Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2
IDG TECHtalk
Tech companies release statements, make donations following protests
Following worldwide protests against police brutality and racist policing, leading tech companies have released statements and plans to support the black community and their employees. In some cases, employees at these companies don’t...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: How Rubber Bullets Can Injure You
According to a report published in BMJ Open in 2017, rubber bullets can cause serious injuries and even death.
Curated Video
Congo: how to stop the killing
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: What is teargas?
Tear gas is a chemical weapon used for crowd control that causes irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin.
TLDR News
Trump's Visit to the UK Explained - July 2018
In July 2018 United States President Donald Trump is making his first official visit to the UK. There is a lot of controversy and unanswered questions surrounding the visit. We answer the key questions. Why is he coming to the UK? Why...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Economic Legacy of Racism
Why does the racial divide persist between comparatively similar segments of the workforce? If additional education is not the solution to racial inequality, what is? In this interview, Professor Sandy Darity discusses the troubling...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Classifying Monerans and Protists
This video is an introduction to the Classifying Monerans and Protists series. This video program highlights the major characteristics of two different monerans: Eubacteria and Archaebacteria, as well as the kingdom Protista. Real-life...
The Economist
Congo: the deadliest conflict since the second world war may be about to reignite
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
Next Animation Studio
Pentagon war games included squashing domestic insurrection by young activists: report
The Pentagon conducted a war game in 2018 that pitted armed forces against a youth uprising dubbed Zbellion.
Financial Times
Why young people are protesting in Thailand
The standard political divide in Thailand is between the pro-establishment yellow shirts and the populist red shirts. But this summer students are taking a different approach - they want the country to re-examine the role of the...
TLDR News
Federal Troops Descend on Portland: Why Is Trump Taking This Unprecedented Move? - TLDR News
In the last few days, Trump has begun deploying federal troops in Portland and is threatening to do so in other states too. In this video, we explain how this move is unprecedented and discuss Trump's motives for taking such radical action.
The Economist
Can Macron save his presidency?
What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France's president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency.
TLDR News
End of Protests in Britain? The Controversial 'Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill' - TLDR News
This week the government's new Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill has come under fire, with many claiming that the bill aims to limit the right to protest in Britain significantly. So in this video we examine the bill, find out what...
The Economist
Venezuela's mayor on the run
Venezuela is on the brink of ruin. The former mayor of Caracas dared to challenge President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime—and was made a public enemy.
TLDR News
Do Protests Actually Work? - TLDR Explains.
A couple weeks ago around a million people headed to London to protest Brexit. It made a big splash in the media, but realistically it's not going to stop Brexit from happening. So we discuss the purpose of protests and why people...
TLDR News
Thai Protestors Take on the Monarchy: Can Thailand Overthrow Their King? - TLDR News
For years there has been tension between the people of Thailand, their government and their extravagant King. However, in recent days this has reached a boiling point with major anti-monarchy protests across the city. So in this video,...