Hip Hughes History
The Stamp Act Congress Explained: US History Review
A super quick overview of the first Colonial Congress, the Stamp Act Congress. Put together in response the the Stamp Act and meeting in 1765, this important event is one of the earliest illustrations of the upcoming American Revolution.
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...
Hip Hughes History
The Articles of Confederation Explained: U.S. History Review
A review of our first Constitution, the AOC. What were the Articles of Confederation? How did it run the United States? Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? Mr. Hughes explains the basics of the Articles of Confederation including...
Hip Hughes History
Killing ObamaCare: Explaining King vs Burwell
An overview of the current lawsuit being examined by the Supreme Court which could theoretically kill Obamacare.
Curated Video
Finding Simple Interest
This video teaches how to calculate simple interest using the simple interest formula. It uses a real-life example of a savings account and breaks down the steps to find the total amount of money after one year. It's a great resource for...
Curated Video
Comparing Linear Functions: Unit Rates and One-Time Fees
In this short math video we will be comparing linear functions using unit rates & one time fees to answer a standardized math test question. We will consider two different bills with costs incurred for hourly rate (unit rate or slope)...
The Guardian
The Price of a Prestigious Education
Sam and the Plant Next Door part 3 Sam hopes to study at a Queens College to pursue is interest in marine biology. He grapples with what this choice would mean for his social life, education, and family finances.
The Guardian
What Do Students Think About the Hinkley Power Plant?
Sam and the Plant Next Door part 1 Sam, 11, is always being told not to worry about the nuclear power plant rising next door, but for him there is lots to think about. Hinkley Point C will be Britain’s largest nuclear plant, and it’s...
MarketWatch
Is real estate a good path to financial independence?
Real estate has traditionally been a popular path to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), but with high home prices and rising mortgage rates you may be wondering: is real estate still a good path to financial freedom?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Alan Strauss - Bringing Joy and Kindness Back into Education
Alan Strauss is the Dad of 2 amazing humans. He is a proud Superintendent of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. He was Connecticut Principal of the Year 2019 and recipient of the Isabelle Farrington Education Outstanding...
Vlogbrothers
Should I Feel Guilty?
Thank you to too much candy for helping me finally make this video. It's obviously something I've been thinking about for a long time. As someone who has a LOT of advantages, it is very clear to me that I have them. But I also think that...
Vlogbrothers
Why Big Solutions Fail
In which Hank discusses loanword adaptation for two minutes in order to distract himself from the crushing reality of all of what he must do. One thing that I did not say in this video...that's just for you dear dedicated dooblydoo...
Vlogbrothers
What's Up with Start Ups
I'm just getting a little sick of the system that values aggregators of content more than creators of content, and presumes some kind of magical future where owning users free time results in lots of money.
Vlogbrothers
Let's Talk about Failure
First, I have to say thank you to all of the people who help make NerdCon: Stories so amazing. Particularly Monica Gasper, Patrick Rothfuss, and Mary Robinette Kowal. But also, all of our remarkable guests and attendees. Second, if I...
Vlogbrothers
How to Invest (and other money questions with The Financial Diet)
I just wish I could talk to these Chelsea and Lauren about finances all day! Luckily they have a YouTube channel!
Vlogbrothers
Understanding America's Debt Problem
In which John discusses the U.S. public debt, our dangerously high debt to GDP ratio, the S&P's downgrade of America's credit rating, and why our debt may not be as unmanageable as it seems. There's also some general discussion of...