Heard any good jingles lately? Chances are, you thought of several while you read this! Part of an extensive media literacy series, the video explores the world of advertising. Viewers see examples of different types of advertising,...

In this video, Jordan MacKenzie discusses a type of informal fallacy known as the argumentum ad populum fallacy, or the appeal to the people fallacy. This fallacy occurs when one attempts to establish the truth of a conclusion by...

Through a study of foundational documents like the Federalist Papers (#10, #37, and #85), students learn about the most important principles at the core of American democracy. The episode covers the separation of powers, checks and...

Citizens can influence public policy and make their voices heard. Learn more on today's podcast.

The public can set the agenda for the political elites. One way to do this is by expressing your opinion in a public setting.

The complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion is examined by leading historians, political scientists and public figures who also offer insight into the office and its occupants from George Washington to Franklin D....

Crash Course video teaches about where our political opinions come from, identifying internal and external influences. [7:20]

What makes a poll reliable, and how should political and current issue polls be conducted? Find out with this episode of Science Friday.