The Wall Street Journal
The Economic Outlook- Part 1
The U.S. economy has been expanding since 2009, but globally growth is slowing. Did someone say "recession"? Lawrence A. Kudlow, Assistant to the President and Director of the National Economic Council, offers his perspective.
The Wall Street Journal
When Elephants Fight
Mastercard's Michael Froman and Arnold & Porter's Claire Reade speak with WSJ Associate Editor John Bussey about the trade battle between the U.S. and China, and the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
TLDR News
What Happens to the Irish Border Now Britain's Out? How Brexit Impacts the Irish Border - TLDR News
At the very end of 2020 the UK officially left the EU's single market and customs union, which potentially could have major ramifications for Northern Ireland & the island of Ireland. So in this video we explain what's changing at the...
Financial Times
Why the US isn't winning the trade war with China
The FT's global China editor James Kynge says for all Donald Trump's rhetoric about how tariffs are working, the numbers show that China's trade surplus with the US is widening
Financial Times
US gives China three months to resolve complaints in trade war
US President Donald Trump has given Chinese leader Xi Jinping time to address its issues in the burgeoning trade war between the world's two largest economies. The FT's Jamil Anderlini examines how the truce looks from the Chinese...
Mr. Beat
Worst 10 American Presidents
Mr. Beat counts down his least favorite American Presidents of all time. Donate on Patreon to the George Washington level, the Grover Cleveland level, the Calvin Coolidge level, the Thomas Jefferson level, or the Dwight D. Eisenhower level.
TLDR News
UK/EU Trade Deal: What Does Johnson Want? - Brexit Explained
At the beginning of the week Johnson made a speech and released a written statement laying out what kind of trade deal he wanted with the EU. In this video we examine what the UK is looking for and the kind of relationship the UK and EU...
Espresso Media
Homeless People and the Water Crisis in Cape Town
The video discusses the water crisis in Cape Town and how it affects the homeless population. It talks about how the city has closed public toilets and removed taps from public centers, leaving homeless people to rely on solidarity...
TLDR News
European Single Market - Explaining Brexit.
With the UK about to leave the EU many options lie in front of Britain. One choice is to stay in the European Single Market. Doing this means they get to keep trading with the EU free of tariffs, quotas and taxes.
Hip Hughes History
The 1828 Election Explained
The Presidential Election of 1828 between Andrew Jackson & John Quincy Adams.
TLDR News
Is The UK Ready for No Deal? (October 2019) - Brexit Explained
With the Brexit deadline getting ever closer, it's worth asking if the UK is ready to handle a no-deal Brexit. Luckily Michael Gove spoke in front of the house to discuss the government's readiness. So in this video we discuss the...
The Wall Street Journal
What Will Happen in 2020?
What are the prospects for the U.S. presidential election, and what will the campaign tell us about America's role in the world and the state of populist and nationalist movements? Join WSJ Executive Washington Editor Gerald F. Seib for...
ACDC Leadership
Fortnite, Spatulas, and Trade- Lion King Bonus Features
Hey internet. This video includes commentary and bonus material that didn't make the final cut. Make sure to watch the episode of Econmovies: The Lion King first. Ads for those of you that felt like I was being too political, I'm just...
The Wall Street Journal
The View From Washington: Part II
The top priorities of the Department of Agriculture at a time when trade tensions and other global trends are clouding the outlook for many U.S. farmers.
The Wall Street Journal
Policing Trade
Global trade relations have hit a rough patch. Can the World Trade Organization hold the regime together?
TLDR News
What is the Brexit Backstop? - Brexit Explained
There's a lot of talk about the Brexit backstop. This is a legal assurance that there won't be a hard border between the Republic of and Northern Ireland. Despite both the EU and UK agreeing on the need for a backstop, they can't agree...
The Wall Street Journal
View from the U.S. Part I: Trade
A new activism in U.S. trade policy has affected markets and business across the globe. What's the outlook for U.S. trade relations with China and the EU, and how much volatility should be expected?
Next Animation Studio
What happens in a no-deal Brexit?
The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on March 29, 2019, and if a formal agreement cannot be reached, then there could be serious consequences for Britain.
TLDR News
Why Johnson Won't Accept the EU's Brexit Deal: The Level Playing Field & Ratchet Clauses - TLDR News
This week Johnson has really insisted that the EU's proposed Brexit deal isn't acceptable, remarking that "I don’t believe that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept.” So in this video, we examine the EU's...
TLDR News
What Happens After a No Deal Brexit? - Brexit Explained
It's looking increasingly likely that the UK and EU won't reach an agreement on Brexit. This means that the UK will leave without a deal at all. We discuss what this means for the UK and what would happen on the 30th of March, the day...
Curated Video
Introduction to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
This is a short video lecture on the World Trade Organization (WTO). The video aims to help viewers understand the purpose of the WTO and the role it fulfills in dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The video covers the...
Economics Explained
The Economics of Brexit: Brexit
Brexit has shaken things up not only inside Britain but outside as well in the EU. What were the causes that led to this separation and how does it affect the economy moving forward? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the...
TLDR News
Trans-Pacific Partnership: Britain Applies to a New Trading Group - TLDR News
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade grouping of 11 nations all of whom are based around the Pacific Ocean (as the name suggests). Their new prospective member, Britain, seems undeterred by geography & is looking to join the club. In...
Economics Explained
The Economics of Donald Trump: Foreign Trade
Trump. A man who needs no introduction. Today, let's look exclusively at President Trump's economic policies, go over their quirks and features, and more! Trump is one of the few candidates we can actually talk about so early in this...