Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1856 Explained
The Election of 1856 Explained. Sorry you must wait four more years for a Civil War!
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Centrist politics
Is there a decline of centrist politics during the early 1970's? Was the early 1970's a more important turning point compared to the fall of the Berlin wall? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 2
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Impressions of democracy today
What are the authors impressions of how democracies have changed and how have they evolved over time? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 5
Hip Hughes History
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.
Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction After the Civil War -- US History Review
HipHughes gives you a hug and then a big fat slug as he guides you through U.S. Reconstruction. Come in and learn the basic or just brush up on your dusty noodle.... What were the competing plans? Were there any successes? Why did...
Hip Hughes History
The 1928 Election Explained
A summary of the basics of the 1928 Presidential Election between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1908 Explained
A super fun overview of the 1908 electoral Presidential contest between Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1856
The 18th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4th, 1856. Franklin Pierce had a rough going over the previous four years, and now struggled to get his own party's renomination. At the Democratic Party's...
Curated Video
Cindy McCain: what next for the Republican Party? | The Economist Podcast
Cindy McCain shocked the Republican Party when she endorsed Joe Biden for president. Now, the widow of John McCain tells The Economist Asks podcast about her prediction that the Republican Party will split and her hopes for a new era of...
Hip Hughes History
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Explained
HipHughes explains the Equal Rights Amendment and why it failed. From its spiritual birth in 1848 at Seneca Falls to its modern inception by Alice Paul in 1923 to its revival by NOW and passage in Congress to its ultimate death at the...
Professor Dave Explains
Donald J. Trump: Twice Impeached (2017 – 2021)
And now we finally arrive at roughly present day with this series on American History. Donald Trump was president from 2017 to 2021, and was without a doubt the most polarizing figure to ever hold the office. Truly an outsider, the only...
Hip Hughes History
The 2008 Election Explained
A video lecture taking you through the 2008 primaries and election between Barack Obama and John McCain.
Step Back History
Dinesh D'Souza: Infinity War
Dinesh D'Souza is an infamous right-wing provocateur. In 2016 he published an 'expose' on the Democratic party which not only misrepresents the history it covers but belies a darker motive.
Hip Hughes History
The 1956 Election Explained.
A summary of the electoral re-match between President Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson.
Hip Hughes History
The 1996 Election Explained
Mr. Hughes slides on through the electoral college of 1996, looking at major reasons for Bill Clinton's victory over Republican Bob Dole and the second smaller coming of Ross Perot.
The Telegraph
Glenn Greenwald on why the left-wing media has turned on Biden | Off Script
Twenty years of lies from the military establishment cannot be forgotten. Journalist Glenn Greenwald asks why no one has taken accountability for the Afghanistan debacle and argues for a new system of transparency. Greenwald joins Steven...
Curated Video
America's Two-Party System
The United States is essentially a two-party system, unlike other democracies around the world where people can vote for political parties representing many different interests. Is that a good or a bad thing?
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1924 Explained
Stay cool with Coolidge as we look at the candidates, issues and campaign of 1924 without making you want to take a nap.
Mazz Media
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...
Hip Hughes History
The "Firsts" To Run For President
Who was the first black man to run for President? How about the first Woman, Black Woman, Jewish Candidate, Hispanic, Openly Gay person? Watch and find out!
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1892 Explained
An overview of the epic battle for the White House between Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland. Seriously, Perfect for #APGOV and #APUSH kids, lost college students, lifelong learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Curated Video
Joe Biden wins: what next for America?
Joe Biden has won the race to become America’s next president. Our experts answer your questions on potential court battles, a divided country and the future of America.
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Sources and surprises while writing
How does the author choose his sources and chart how to go about it? What surprised him most while writing his book? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 4
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1884 Explained
A video lecture describing the 1884 Presidential Election between James Blaine and Grover Cleveland.