TED Talks
TED: Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan
Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan takes a fascinating deep-dive into lesser-known moments in women's sports history and its media coverage, revealing why stakes and...
PBS
Soaring Housing Costs Stretch Already-Strapped College Students
For many college students, living costs may exceed the cost of tuition and fees, as affordable housing options are becoming increasingly hard to find. Some find they struggle with debt, or paying for meals; others are at risk for...
PBS
Whistleblowers win with False Claims Act
Last year alone, the federal government and its whistleblowers -- people
incentivized by the False Claims Act to expose fraud in companies that work
with the government -- recovered nearly $6 billion in lawsuits that exposed...
PBS
This Philadelphia Art Exhibit Pushes The Envelope With Designs For The Future
What will the future look like? That’s the big question posed by a new exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Eighty designers from around the world have put their imaginations to work, leveraging both anxiety and excitement over...
PBS
Why urban beekeeping is a rising trend in major cities
Bees are critical to agricultural production, but beekeeping is actually increasing in cities like Los Angeles and New York City, where restrictions on the practice were recently lifted. In Philadelphia, where there are thousands of...
PBS
Why is job opportunity still lagging for people with disabilities?
The unemployment rate for people with a disability is more than double than for those without. Even though the law bars such discrimination, it can be difficult for these Americans to get hired. But that's not the full story: Some...
Crash Course
Crash Course Black American History Preview
Over the course of 50 episodes, we're going to learn about Black American History. Clint Smith will to teach you about the experience of Black people in America, from the arrival of the first enslaved Black people who arrived at...
TED Talks
The Lady Lifers: A moving song from women in prison for life
The ten women in this chorus have all been sentenced to life in prison. They share a moving song about their experiences — one that reveals their hopes, regrets and fears. "I'm not an angel," sings one, "but I'm not the devil." Filmed at...
TED Talks
TED: The problem with "trickle-down techonomics" | Jon Gosier
Hooray for technology! It makes everything better for everyone!! Right? Well, no. When a new technology, like ebooks or health trackers, is only available to some people, it has unintended consequences for all of us. Jon Gosier, a TED...
Crash Course
19th Century Reforms Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about various reform movements in the 19th century United States. From Utopian societies to the Second Great Awakening to the Abolition movement, American society was undergoing great changes in the first...
Crash Course
North America Gets a Theater...Riot: Crash Course Theater #29
It's lights up in America! This week, we're headed to North America. We'll look at Native American storytelling traditions, the theater that Europeans brought along starting in the 17th century, and how theater developed before and after...
The Daily Conversation
An Idea for Obama's Post-Presidency
New ReviewThe Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...
The Daily Conversation
American Revolution: Greatest Revolutions, Part 2
New ReviewThe American and French Revolutions change the power dynamics of the world. Part 2 of our educational timeline of History's Greatest Revolutions.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Shorr - School and Community Partnerships
New ReviewLori Shorr, a professor of urban education and policy at Temple University and former Chief Education Officer for Philadelphia, shares how her experience shaped a unique course she co-teaches called School and Community Partnerships. The...
Curated Video
Saquon Barkley on Why Financial Literacy is the Playbook for Generational Wealth
Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley sits down with Boardroom’s Michelai Graham at Coinbase's annual State Of Crypto Conference. The duo talk money, mindset, and life beyond football. In this candid conversation, the NFL running back...
Curated Video
Immigrant Student’s College Dream Is Now Shipshape!
This is a story about a determined and humble young woman who came to a country she barely knew to live with complete strangers, all in order to receive the best education possible. In the process she would work hard and defy incredible...
Curated Video
How to Skateboard with Kerry Getz
Howcast - Learn about professional skateboarder Kerry Getz in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Do a Philadelphia Accent
Howcast - Learn how to do a Philadelphia accent from voice and speech coach Andrea Caban in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Sisters of Philadelphia shooting victim remember their 'kind' brother
Sisters of Philadelphia shooting victim remember their 'kind' brotherSource: Reuters
Curated Video
House Tours: A 214 Sq Ft Afrohemian Studio in Philadelphia
Crystal owned a house in Philadelphia for more than 18 years before needing a change, going tiny in this 214 sq ft rental studio apartment in Philly's University City neighborhood. Described as "Afro-bohemian and a little touch of...
Curated Video
House Tours: This 350-Square-Foot Mid-Century Cottage Is Absolutely Dreamy, Inside and Out
Erin Funck embraces the yellow walls and floral decoration in her mid-century cottage studio in Philadelphia. “I was recently divorced and purged most of my possessions in the process, and was traveling often at the time,” she begins. “A...
Curated Video
US prosecutor warns against election interference
"F- around and find out." The lead prosecutor of Philadelphia city issued a warning to anyone considering interfering with the elections.
Curated Video
Harris appears in Pennsylvania with Oprah Winfrey in final push for votes
Harris is making quick but crucial stops in a series of rallies across the swing state.
Curated Video
The final sprint to the polls: Harris pays tribute to loyal group of supporters
Black women are among the Democratic Party's most reliable supporters,