TED-Ed
TED-ED: What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen? - Ellen Schrecker
In the 1950s, as part of a campaign to expose suspected Communists, thousands of individuals were aggressively investigated and questioned before government panels. Named after its most notorious practitioner, the phenomenon known as...
Step Back History
The Lavender Scare: McCarthy's Other Crusade
The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.
Curated Video
McCarthyism: The Rise and Fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy
This video tells the story of Senator Joseph McCarthy's rise and fall during the 1950s, as he accused individuals of communist ties during the Cold War era. The Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954, broadcast live on television, led to a...
Curated Video
What Does "Artificial Intelligence" Mean Anyway?
There are a lot of definitions of artificial intelligence. Which one do we actually mean?
Step Back History
How the Establishment Steals Primaries
We have heard the term establishment thrown around a lot these days. If you listen to well-paid TV anchors, the very notion of an establishment is a wild conspiracy theory. They see any criticism of the same small group of people holding...
Hip Hughes History
McCarthyism Explained: US History Review
A short, broad based lecture on McCarthyism and the Red Scare that developed in Post World War Two American political and social life. Topics include Joseph McCarthy, the Rosenburgs, Loyalty Oaths and HUAC.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Natural Cycle of Recoveries
In part 4 of INET's interview with Lance Taylor, he says that the recovery from the crisis will take time, and should involve increased labor buying power and more private investment from profits
TLDR News
Marjorie Taylor Greene: What Will Republicans Do With The Controversial Congresswoman? - TLDR News
In recent days and weeks, no one in Congress has gained quite as much attention as Majorie Taylor Green. Having been branded a 'kook' by Mitt Romney and a purveyor of 'loony lies' by Mitch McConnell - the question is what the GOP will do...
Mr. Beat
Worst 10 Senators in American History
Mr. Beat counts down his least favorite U.S. Senators of all time.
Independent Producers
Judging Joseph McCarthy
Senator Joseph McCarthy led a crusade against Soviet spies he believed were operating in the United States government. He called Democrats "soft" on the war on communism. This audio story describes why the American public's view of...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1968
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Context
Watch this video to learn about Miller’s world and its influence on the play The Crucible. Discover 1950s America and the widespread fear of communism, which grew into the Red Scare and McCarthyism. We’ll unpack the Cold War, the...
Bloomberg
Jim Jordan Loses Initial Vote to Become House Speaker
Republican Jim Jordan failed on the first ballot to win the US House speakership as a group of holdouts delivered a jarring rebuke to the conservative hardliner backed by former President Donald Trump. Jordan needs 14 more votes to take...
Bloomberg
US Government Shutdown Averted: What's Next?
The deal to avert the government shutdown will keep the government running until Nov. 17, but it might come with a heavy political cost for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Kailey Leinz reports on Bloomberg Television.
Bloomberg
Last-Minute US Shutdown Deal Unlikely
Bloomberg's Akayla Gardener & Dan Flatley give their remarks on the possible government shutdown, Senator Menendez resignation on federal corruption charges and Biden's impeachment . They also talk about last night's third Republican...
Bloomberg
US Government Shutdown Looking Likely as Deadline Nears
A deal that would avert a US government shutdown this weekend is looking less likely. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy wants to use a shutdown to secure more concessions. He says border security is a top concern. Bloomberg's...
Bloomberg
McCarthy Revises Plan to Avoid a Shutdown
Speaker Kevin McCarthy won the support of a few hardliners last night in his effort to quell his restive right flank and pass a short-term spending bill, but the risk of a shutdown remains high. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern reports....
Bloomberg
Zelenskiy to Face Tough Questions on Funding
As the US government faces the risk of a shutdown, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy comes to New York and the United Nations to push for more funding to defeat Russia. Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern reports.
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Bloomberg
Debt-Limit Deal Passes House, Easing US Default Concerns
The House passed debt-limit legislation in a 314-117 bipartisan vote Wednesday evening, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration as a US default deadline draws near. Bill Faries reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Bloomberg
Debt Bill Passes Procedural Hurdle
Bloomberg's Zach Cohen and Kate Davidson discuss the Debt Bill passing the procedural step and what's next as the House votes on the bill tonight, and how many votes will back Speaker McCarthy and President Joe Biden. Zach Cohen and Kate...
Bloomberg
McCarthy Says House Will Pass Debt Bill This Week
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says that the House will pass his $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase plan this week. However, he didn't clarify when asked if he has already secured the 218 Republican votes he needs. Tony Czuczka reports...
Bloomberg
Taiwan Sees China's Drills as Similar to Pelosi Visit
Taiwan's foreign minister tells Bloomberg that China has now completed three days of military exercises around the island that were similar in scale to the ones conducted by the People's Liberation Army last year in response to Nancy...
Bloomberg
Manchin Applauds McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Bill
Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Nick Wadhams discuss Representative Joe Manchin applauding Speaker McCarthy's Debt Ceiling Bill, and Janet Yellen and the Biden Administration's plan to limit investments in China. They speak with Annmarie...
Bloomberg
McCarthy Proposes $1.5 Trillion Debt Limit Increase
Lester Munson, co-head of the international practice at BGR Group, and Alencia Johnson, founder and chief impact officer at 1063 West Broad, discuss US Speaker Kevin McCarthy's proposed bill that would raise the US debt limit for about a...