Institute for New Economic Thinking
When Meritocracy Breeds Greed
Journalist Steven Brill discusses how the U.S. lost sight of the common good. When people use their success to only help themselves and not the common good, is meritocracy failing? According to journalist Steven Brill, that is cause and...
Curated Video
The Battle of Athens and Gun Control
The story of how the Second Amendment was used in a fight against democracy, during the Battle of Athens, Tennessee.
The Wall Street Journal
Election Security
Take a look at the state of the U.S. electoral infrastructure, reviewing its security performance in the midterm elections and looking ahead to initiatives to shore up defenses before 2020.
Hip Hughes History
What was the Southern Strategy?
How did the two political parties switch? A look at the movement of white Southern Democrats to the Republican Party. Perfect for APGOV students, political science students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets. WARNING...
Next Animation Studio
Election 2016: Iowa caucus explained - how presidential candidates are selected
The Iowa presidential caucuses are upon us but the way in which Republicans and Democrats caucus is a bit different. Iowa is made up of 99 counties, divided into 1,681 precincts where party members will decide which delegates will go on...
The March of Time
1952: YOUNG MEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB: VS George Hooper behind La Salle Hotel podium SOT, speaking for Dwight D. Eisenhower, VS Sam Young speaking for William H. Taft, likes him but doesn't think he can win. (Demolished 1976)
MOT 1952: YOUNG MEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB: VS George Hooper behind La Salle Hotel podium SOT, speaking for Dwight D. Eisenhower, VS Sam Young speaking for William H. Taft, likes him but doesn't think he can win. (Demolished 1976)
The Wall Street Journal
Tsunami Or Ripple?
The November mid-term elections may upend Congress - or not. What's likely to happen and what are the implications for policy that affects business?
TLDR News
The Senate Races which Could Flip the Senate: The Races to Watch - TLDR News
Trump might be lagging behind in polling, but there are still routes he could take to retain control of the Whitehouse. In this video we outline how Trump could still win and why there's hope for Trump's campaign yet.
TLDR News
Newsom's Recall Election: Will it Get Enough Votes? - TLDR News
With the Governor of California Gavin Newsom's Recall election coming up next week, we take a look at all the factors that have led up to this moment, and whether the vote is likely to succeed.
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - Black People And Women That Were Able To Vote In The Past
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 times and places where women and free black people were able to vote in the...
Professor Dave Explains
James Garfield: What Could Have Been? (1881)
James Garfield was the second president to be assassinated, and it's a shame too, as he seemed to be a really good one, and he was in office for just a few months. Let's see what he did in that short time, and learn about the...
TLDR News
4 Reasons the Republicans will Win in 2022 - TLDR News
2022 is an important year and an opportunity for Republicans to break the Democratic trifecta. So in this video we unpack what's to come in 2022 and explain why it's likely that we'll see a Republican victory next year.
TLDR News
Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico's Statehood: Will Biden Add Two New States to the Union - TLDR News
Everyone knows the iconic US flag with its 50 stars representing the 50 states of the union, however, that could be set to change. That's because there's increasing pressure to enfranchise voters in Washington D.C. & Puerto Rico - with...
Hip Hughes History
The Andrew Johnson Impeachment Explained: US History Review
Travel back with HipHughes and take a whack at Andrew Johnson! Why was Andy impeached and why the hell is Edwin Stanton barricaded in his office?
Hip Hughes History
The Compromise of 1877 Explained: US History Review
Understand the deal which ended Reconstruction and finalized the election of 1876. Known as the Compromise of 1877, its name in African American circles is the Great Betray, find out why.
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The First National Election
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 early forms of voting and the ways that Presidents and Vice Presidents were...
Mr. Beat
Speaker of the House
What does the Speaker of the House do? After the recent news of John Boehner resigning as Speaker of the House, Mr. Beat explains the (arguably) most important position in the United States Congress, and he also decides to run for...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1876
The 23rd Presidential election in American history took place on November 7th, 1876. Boy was this one controversial! Let's get right to it. President Ulysses Grant actually considered running for a third term, and he would have been the...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The Right To Vote And Exercising That Right
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 voting and why people don't vote or can't vote, it also looks at who was...
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Pollsters Discuss Midterm Lessons
Two WSJ pollsters discuss the U.S. midterm election, including what it says about the state of the nation's politics and how it will shape the 2024 presidential election.
The Wall Street Journal
Glenn Youngkin on the Economy and Republicans’ Outlook for 2024
The Virginia governor discusses his plans to fight inflation, prepare for a potential recession, expand mental-health resources and steer the Republican Party toward electoral success in 2024.
TLDR News
Biden Should Be Worried About the Midterms (Here's Why) - TLDR News
Two notable elections happened earlier this month (New Jersey and Virginia's gubernatorial elections) - while neither are particularly important positions, many saw them as bellwethers for the midterm elections taking place in 2022. So...
TLDR News
Northern Ireland Election Results Explained - TLDR News
Following a tumultuous period in Northern Irish politics, it was time for the public to go to polls in a landmark election. With Sinn Fein's historic victory, we take a look at what this means for the future of Northern Ireland and...
TLDR News
Why Do Young People Vote Left?
As people get older they tend to be more likely to support more conservative parties why is this?