TED Talks
Clay Shirky: How social media can make history
While news from Iran streams to the world, Clay Shirky shows how Facebook, Twitter and TXTs help citizens in repressive regimes to report on real news, bypassing censors (however briefly). The end of top-down control of news is changing...
TED Talks
Jacqueline Novogratz: An escape from poverty
Jacqueline Novogratz tells a moving story of an encounter in a Nairobi slum with Jane, a former prostitute, whose dreams of escaping poverty, of becoming a doctor and of getting married were fulfilled in an unexpected way.
TED Talks
Emily Balcetis: Why some people find exercise harder than others
Why do some people struggle more than others to keep off the pounds? Social psychologist Emily Balcetis shows research that addresses one of the many factors: our vision. In an informative talk, she shows how when it comes to fitness,...
TED Talks
Nate Silver: Does racism affect how you vote?
Nate Silver has data that answers big questions about race in politics. For instance, in the 2008 presidential race, did Obama's skin color actually keep him from getting votes in some parts of the country? Stats and myths collide in...
TED Talks
TED: Can prejudice ever be a good thing? | Paul Bloom
We often think of bias and prejudice as rooted in ignorance. But as psychologist Paul Bloom seeks to show, prejudice is often natural, rational ... even moral. The key, says Bloom, is to understand how our own biases work -- so we can...
Crash Course
Obamanation Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about recent history. By which we mean VERY recent history. John covers the end of George W. Bush's administration presidency of Barack Obama (so far). Some people would say, "It's too soon to try to...
SciShow
Will Stress Really Make You Go Gray?
Just like the myth that plucking one gray hair will make three sprout, stress making your hair white isn't actually a thing. Or is it?!
Crash Course
Barack Obama: Crash Course Black American History #50
Barack Obama was the first Black man elected President in the United States in 2008. In this episode, Clint Smith will explore the early life, political career, presidential campaign, and legislative milestones of Barack Obama.
Wonderscape
Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope and Change
Explore the journey of Barack Obama, the first Black president of the United States. Discover his achievements, from the Affordable Care Act to his leadership in global issues, and learn how his story continues to inspire future...
Great Big Story
From Auschwitz to the White House, Martin Greenfield's Craft
Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor, creates perfect suits for U.S. Presidents with unparalleled craftsmanship.
Great Big Story
Leah Chase, The Culinary Legend Behind Dooky Chase's Restaurant
At 94, Leah Chase shares her journey of 71 years in the kitchen, her contributions to civil rights, and feeding President Obama.
Wonderscape
The Ongoing Journey of Civil Rights in America
This video chronicles the enduring struggle for civil rights in the United States, from the historic efforts of the 1960s to contemporary movements. It covers key moments like Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, the Civil Rights Act of...
The Guardian
Radical Opposites: Exploring Contrasting Political Ideologies
Hear from people on very different ends of the political spectrum. One man is loudly pro-American, while another believes the United States is responsible for many of the world's problems. One woman thinks LGBTQ+ people are sick, while...
Curated Video
Interesting Facts about Our US Presidents
We find Miss Palomine standing in front of the White House again. She talks about how George Washington became the first President of the United States. She then mentions Abraham Lincoln. She then talks about all the Presidents who have...
All Ears English
1905 - We Hope You’ll Use this Impressive English Grammar
What are your hopes and dreams? What do you hope to leave behind when you're gone? These are big questions and you need the skills to talk about them. Listen in to get 3 grammar structures for using "hope" in English.
Curated Video
Presidentes De Los Estados Unidos - Parte 2
Parte 2 de nuestra línea de tiempo de los primeros 44 presidentes de Estados Unidos, desde Benjamin Harrison hasta Barack Obama. Las clasificaciones de los presidentes están tomadas de una encuesta realizada en 2010 por el Instituto de...
Hip Hughes History
The Lame Duck Explained
What is a Lame Duck? A short history of the term with examples of Lame Duck Presidents and Congresses throughout American History.
Hip Hughes History
The 14th Amendment and the Debt Ceiling Explained
My teacher stab at explaining the argument for the 14th amendment being used in relationship to the Debt Ceiling. "An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people." ~Thomas Jefferson
Hip Hughes History
Can Congress Sue Obama? The Boehner Lawsuit Simply Explained
Can the Speaker of the House sue a sitting President? Well... kinda
Hip Hughes History
The Hatch Act Explained
Did James Comey violate the Hatch Act? What is the Hatch Act?
Hip Hughes History
The Border Crisis Explained: Illegals or Refugees? You Decide.
A quick primer on the current illegal immigrant / refugee crisis occurring on the Southern border.
Hip Hughes History
King Obama? The Constitutionality of the Immigration Executive Order
An attempted non biased look at the constitutionality and legality of Obama's executive order on immigration.
Vlogbrothers
Barack John Obama Green
In which Hank is maybe a little too upset by the state of the world...