Associated Press
Biden: 'transcripts are very revealing
Joe Biden says a rough transcript of a summer phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader is "very revealing.
Associated Press
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee says Democrats’ impeachment inquiry is “a carefully orchestrated media smear campaign.”
Associated Press
Key figure in Trump impeachment inquiry dies
US Representative Elijah Cummings died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital from complications of long-time health challenges, his office said in a statement.
Associated Press
Trump talks Giuliani, NKorea during WH roundtable
President Donald Trump answers questions on his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and potential threat from North Korea during a roundtable with Governors from around the country.
Associated Press
Guaid urges free, fair elections in Venezuela
Venezuela's opposition leader said Wednesday that he wants the European Union to broaden sanctions against members of the Venezuelan government as a way to push toward free presidential elections in the country.
Curated Video
Trump: I am backing war fighters in SEAL case
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Associated Press
GOP witness rejects Trump conspiracy theories
Former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker says he felt a discussion of investigations was "inappropriate" in a July meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials at the White House.
Curated Video
Venezuelan opposition leader Guaid arrives at WH
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is getting a long-sought meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday and another show of U.S. support for the Venezuelan people, the White House said.
TED Talks
Nellie McKay: "The Dog Song"
Animal fan Nellie McKay sings a sparkling tribute to her dear dog. She suggests we all do the same: "Just go right to the pound/ And find yourself a hound/ And make that doggie proud/ 'cause that's what it's all about."
TED Talks
Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper
Want your local politician to pay attention to an issue you care about? Send a monthly handwritten letter, says former mayor Omar Ahmad -- it's more effective than email, phone, or even writing a check. He shares four steps to writing a...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston
How do you get what you want, using just your words? Aristotle set out to answer exactly that question over two thousand years ago with a treatise on rhetoric. Camille A. Langston describes the fundamentals of deliberative rhetoric and...
TED Talks
TED: Why democracy matters | Rory Stewart
The public is losing faith in democracy, says British MP Rory Stewart. Iraq and Afghanistan’s new democracies are deeply corrupt; meanwhile, 84 percent of people in Britain say politics is broken. In this important talk, Stewart sounds a...
Curated Video
Fight a Battle More than Once | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was a late 20th Century British politician and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She knew that ‘You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.’ Salespeople know that you may need something like 7 contacts,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Straw Man Fallacy Explained
Is it the straw man fallacy or a straw man argument? I will also give you some examples so that you can recognize the signs and learn how to respond when you find yourself in this situation.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Power of the Roman Mob
Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Power of the Roman Mob
Curated Video
Unlocking Einstein: A Legacy of Genius and Controversy
This video provides a brief overview of Albert Einstein's life, achievements, and lasting impact on science and society. It highlights his groundbreaking scientific papers, his role in urging the development of the atomic bomb during...
Curated Video
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Winston Churchill at the Museum
Explore the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill at this dedicated museum, where visitors can journey through the different stages of his remarkable life. From his early years to his pivotal role as Prime Minister during World War 2,...
The Guardian
The Rise of Populist Ideology in Greece
Journalist Paul Lewis travels to Greece to learn more about the agenda and appeal of the populist party in the country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is one of the main factors the party hopes to leverage. How Steve Bannon's Far-Right...
Curated Video
Hubris: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr's ambition led him from political prominence to infamy. Fueled by hubris, he dueled Hamilton and plotted treason, showcasing the perils of unchecked pride.
Curated Video
Bella Abzug: Pioneering Feminist Icon
At a time when the U.S. House of Representatives was dominated by men, pioneering feminist Bella Abzug became a law-making force to be reckoned with.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Hans gets the job - Märchen - Deutsch lernen
Hans is sent into town by his parents to get some groceries, but he doesn't have any money. He has to get a job to pay for the groceries. Hans applies, has an interview, and gets the job. Learn German vocabulary about applying for jobs...
Curated Video
Spurious Clarity
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) tackles the tricky question of how historical inquiry can better inform public policy.
Curated Video
Vice President
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Curated Video
Nunes decries impeachment as smear campaign
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