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Is Polling Starting to Show a Tory 2024 Victory?
Despite a rough start to his tenure and still trailing Labour, Sunak's polling is starting to trend upwards and is closing the gap on Starmer. In this video, we break down what's led to this improvement and whether the Tories could win...
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HipHughes After the Bell: The 2016 GOP Primary
Not a lecture but rather a vlog on the 2016 Presidential Election. This episode, a look at the 15 potential candidates for the GOP primary.
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The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Explained (2019 Election) - TLDR News
On Wednesday the Lib Dems announced their new manifesto, full of their promises to the electorate. We read all of this nearly 100-page document and compressed it into less than 10 minutes to make understanding their policies easier!
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Does Coronavirus Impact Trump's Re-election in 2020 - TLDR News
With COVID-19 impacting the whole world at the moment, it's unsurprising that its ripple effects can also be seen in the 2020 election. So in this video, we'll be asking, how will it affect 2020 and more specifically how will it impact...
Hip Hughes History
The 2016 Democratic Primary: After the Bell
Join me after class for a new series, "After the Bell". This time we look at the candidates for the Democratic Primary and their chances for winning the nomination.
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Citizen's Rule: How We Elect A President
What does it take to become President of the United States? What is the Electoral College? The program takes kids through the entire election process. Through colorful graphics, lively animation and live-action footage, the entire...
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Britain's Weird, Small Political Parties Explained - TLDR News
As Britain heads into election season (if you didn't know a bunch of elections are taking place on May 6th) we thought we should take a look at the parties which don't normally attract attention. So in this video, we look at Britain's...
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How Can You Vote in the General Election?
With application deadlines approaching at the end of the month, we give you a quick summary of how you can register to vote in the UK general election. Please share this video with friends and family who you think might want to know how...
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Game Theory Explains Why No Deal is Inevitable - Brexit Explained.
It seems like Brexit is at a stand still. There's not been much progress recently and May's deal appears to be failing. Game theory might explain why we've not been moving forward. We explain what game theory is and how it influences...
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What the EU Election Results Mean for Brexit - Brexit Explained
Last week people across the EU went to the polling station to cast the votes for a new bunch of MEPs. The results of these elections could have serious ramifications for Brexit and the EU as a whole. The success of the Brexit Party may...
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Biden Wins Super Tuesday What it Means for his Nomination - TLDR News
On Super Tuesday Biden won a significant victory across the country, picking up hundreds of delegates and taking the lead from Sanders. In this video, we explain how Biden won, how the other nominees did and what it means for the race...
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Scottish Parliament Election: Could an SNP Win Lead to Scottish Independence? - TLDR News
In a month's time Scotland heads to the polls to elect their new Scottish Parliament. This vote not only impacts life in Scotland but also potentially shifts the conversation surrounding Scotland's role in the UK. So in this video we...
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Medicare For All Public Option Comparing Health Care Plans - TLDR News
Going into the 2020 election there's a lot of disagreement about the future of health care in the US. Some Democratic candidates favour a 'Medicare For All' style plan covering all Americans, while others favour an opt-in 'Public...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Kevin O'Rourke: Ireland and the European Debt Muddle
In this INET interview, Kevin O'Rourke, Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin, warns that a socialization of Irish debts will eventually lead to sovereign default, and that amid austerity measures and bank bailouts right-wing...
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Can You Trust Election Polling Data? - TLDR News
If you look at the polls it appears that the Conservatives have a pretty easy route to number 10, with the party outperforming their opposition in essentially all of the polls. However, we wanted to take a moment to question the validity...
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Biden Wins Florida, Illinois & Arizona What Happens Now - TLDR News
In yesterday's primaries Biden picked up the three states on offer - Florida, Illinois & Arizona. This puts Biden significantly ahead in the delegate count and calls the chances of the Sander campaigns into question even further. In this...
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The Election Process In America - The Two Party System And The Franchisement Of Black Men
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the different political parties in America were formed and how the two party...
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Thai Protestors Take on the Monarchy: Can Thailand Overthrow Their King? - TLDR News
For years there has been tension between the people of Thailand, their government and their extravagant King. However, in recent days this has reached a boiling point with major anti-monarchy protests across the city. So in this video,...
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The Withdrawal Agreement Bill and Programme Motion Votes - Brexit Explained
It's never easy to stay up to date with Brexit, but last night was especially crazy. MPs were voting on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and on the government's timetable for Brexit (programme motion). In this video we explain both as well...
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What are Labour's Plans for Brexit? - Brexit Explained
Labour's views on Brexit matter more than you might think. The Prime Minister needs other parties to support her deal as she doesn't have enough backing within her own party to get her across the line. The right deal could convince...
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Is Johnson About to Call A General Election? - TLDR Explains
In recent weeks there has been increasing chatter about the Johnson calling a general election. That has come to a head in recent days with the PM referencing it in a speech outside Downing Street. In this video, we discuss what his...
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Can the UK Delay Article 50? - Brexit Explained
With time running out it's looking increasingly likely that the UK will be looking to extend the deadline set out in Article 50. Pretty much all routes forward the UK government count select require extending the deadline to give...
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The New Independent Group Explained - TLDR Explains
About a week ago, on Monday the 18th February, seven Labour MPs resigned from their party to form this new Independent group. This had been a long time coming, and most of these MPs had been vocal critics of Jeremy Corbyn way before...
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Will the UK Cancel Brexit? - Brexit Explained
With time running out until Brexit some are speculating that the whole thing might be called off. Maybe a second referendum will mean it doesn't happen. Perhaps a general election will get in the way. Possibly parliament will choose to...