PBS
How This Year's Antiracism Protests Differ From Past Social Justice Movements
Philadelphia protests over the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. represent only
the latest in a year of nationwide demonstrations against racism and police
violence. The ongoing movement has captured attention and provided
political...
PBS
Should Space be Privatized?
Will the future of space exploration be guided by public or private entities? Which is better?
TED Talks
Michael Anti: Behind the Great Firewall of China
Michael Anti (aka Jing Zhao) has been blogging from China for 12 years. Despite the control the central government has over the Internet -- "All the servers are in Beijing" -- he says that hundreds of millions of microbloggers are in...
Crash Course
Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics
So today, Craig is finally going to start talking about politics. Now up until this point we've specifically been looking at government - that is answering the questions of who, what, and how in relation to policies. But politics is...
Crash Course
Shaping Public Opinion: Crash Course Government and Politics
So today Craig is going to talk about where our political opinions come from. Of course, most people’s politics are grounded in their ideologies, but there are also other external influences such as the government itself, interest...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Pros and cons of public opinion polls - Jason Robert Jaffe
How do public opinion polls work? And, more importantly, are they accurate? Jason Robert Jaffe reveals the complexities and biases of polls and provides tips on how to think about polls as we make everyday decisions.
Curated Video
How can Lebanon overcome its economic crisis?
Months of anti-government protests in Lebanon appear to have failed to provoke government action
Curated Video
How long will Putin hang on to power?
New legislation paves the way for Russia's leader to be President for life.
Curated Video
Islamophobia in Europe: Why won't Poland take in any Muslims? | UpFront
We challenge a member of Poland's governing Law and Justice Party, and discuss the ongoing hijab controversy in France.
Curated Video
Rex Murphy | Marie Henein Interview
Point of View: "Did defence counsel Marie Henein 'owe' women anything in the Ghomeshi case? No. Not a thing." says Rex.
Curated Video
Israel strikes Beirut again as Hezbollah battles Israeli army in south Lebanon
Israel strikes Beirut again, hitting the southern suburbs and targeting a building near the country's parliament.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Plebeians
This episode explores the immediate aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the public's reaction through a modern-day focus group format. Viewers are given a unique insight into the thoughts and feelings of ordinary...
Curated Video
Diana, Princess of Wales: A Legacy Remembered
This video explores the life and legacy of Britain's Princess Diana, from her iconic presence on the world stage to her groundbreaking charity work and tragic death. It delves into her impact on changing public perceptions of AIDS...
Curated Video
White Propaganda
Often deployed by governments during times of crisis, white propaganda has a known source and simple slogans, and uses strong visuals to rally public opinion.
Curated Video
Propaganda Today
In the digital age, it’s never been easier for governments to influence our opinions and actions using propaganda. So what does propaganda actually look like in the 21st century – and how effective is it?
Curated Video
Leadership Styles
This video discusses the topic of leadership styles. The video also explores the concept of the style of leadership and its effect on employees, as well as the five main types of leadership styles: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Jeff Sachs - Money Talks: The Distortion of Money in Democracy 2/5
In Part 2 of this interview From the Director's Chair, INET Executive Director Robert Johnson talks with Jeffrey Sachs about money in American politics. Sachs sees a "system of legalized corruption" that has distorted political outcomes....
Jabzy
Blood Sports - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Blood Sports
XKA Digital
A difficult ethical decision
Zenna Atkins currently runs ZA partners, an organisation designed to assist other organisations and companies to find creative solutions, deliver innovation and achieve their goals. Prior to this, Zenna worked in the private sector, and...
The Wall Street Journal
The Future of Abortion Access
With the likely repeal of Roe v. Wade next month, hear from the CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson about what the organization is doing to promote access to abortion for women across the country.
TLDR News
Does Boris Johnson Really Want No Deal? - Brexit Explained.
Boris Johnson has spent a lot of time talking about no deal, and actually seems happy with the prospect of a no deal. So in this video, we talk about Johnson's plans and if he really likes the idea of a no deal or if it's a trick. Is he...
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Veronica Tarasevich - Russia Mass Media and Public Opinion
Veronica Tarasevich is a 16 years old 10th grade student in Siberia. She will graduate in 2018. She plans to enter the University of Foreign Languages and study Languages and International policy. Veronica has done a number of research...
Science360
Science Behind The News: Opinion Polls & Random Sampling
During political elections, news organizations often use public opinion polls to help gauge which candidate is the front runner, and why. University of Michigan's Dr. Vincent Hutchings explains the science of random sampling that makes...