Professor Dave Explains
President Bush Sr
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Bush Sr
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2012
The 57th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 2012, my 31st birthday. Oh crap, I'm getting old. Barack Obama became President as the economy really sucked. It was known the Great Recession, and the Obama...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Sol Wisenberg: Upholding the Rule of Law
Here we are, some 7 years after the Great Financial Crisis, and not one senior banking executive has gone to jail. Extraordinary though it may seem, soon to retire Attorney General Eric Holder did not find at least find one token case to...
Next Animation Studio
Indonesia to relocate capital city to Borneo island
President Joko Widodo has announced plans to shift Indonesia’s capital city from Jakarta to the province of East Kalimantan on Borneo island.
Professor Dave Explains
Chester A. Arthur: Turning Tables (1881 - 1885)
Chester Arthur took office upon the assassination of James Garfield. Garfield was liked, but Arthur was not, as people didn't trust his big shot New York stylings. But he surprised them all by doing a lot of good during his time in...
The Wall Street Journal
The Outlook for Growth in Asia
Japanese Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko and WSJ Editor in Chief Gerard Baker discuss the outlook for Asia's economic growth.
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.
Science360
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Recognition Video
AWARDEES ANNOUNCED JULY 2015 On July 1, 2015, President Obama named 107 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. "These teachers are shaping...
Cerebellum
America's Documents Of Freedom 1787-1796 - Washington’s Farewell Address 1796
Our country’s destiny has been shaped by those who gave of their leadership, wisdom and sometimes their lives. Our American’s Documents of Freedom have recorded the evolution of our republic down through the years. This program focuses...
Hip Hughes History
The 20th Amendment Explained: The Lame Duck
Learn the essentials of the twentieth amendment including the lame duck, the movement of the inauguration date and why the dates for Congress were altered.
Hip Hughes History
The Jefferson Era in Ten Minutes
Covers John Adams and Jefferson, such as Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase and Constitutional Power.
Hip Hughes History
The Electoral College Explained in One Minute
A super quick introduction to how the Electoral College works.
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...
Curated Video
The Enslaved Household of Thomas Jefferson
This is the story of Ursula, Edith and Frances – three teenagers who Thomas Jefferson brought to the White House to train as his enslaved personal chefs.
Curated Video
Reasons The North Went to War
Think you know all about the American Civil War? Think again! This is the untold story of why the North took up arms against the South.
TLDR News
Can Trump Win Re-Election 13 Keys to the Whitehouse Applied to 2020 - TLDR News
Trump was hoping to coast the 2020 election, but with some major issues arising for his campaign, we consider if he can win re-election. In this video put Trump through the test proposed by Professor Alan Lichtman - the Thirteen Keys to...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and The Office A Guide to the Constitution for Future Presidents
Corey Brettschneider, is a Professor of Political Science at Brown University, where he teaches courses in political theory and public law. He is also Professor, by courtesy, of Philosophy. He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton...
Curated Video
The Other Napoleon | The Life & Times of Napoleon III
Napoleon III: Always living in someone else's shadow. But hey, at least he managed to beat Russia at something.
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!
The Economist
Will China dominate science?
China is fast becoming a world leader in science, but should the world worry? Our deputy editor, Ed Carr, examines the impact of China's scientific expansion.
TLDR News
Kanye is Running for President How It Impacts Trump, Biden & 2020 - TLDR News
When we thought that 2020 had enough twists and turns already, another major announcement comes regarding the Presidential Election, with Kanye West announcing his intention to run. In this video, we discuss how credible this is, the...
The Backyard Scientist
How to choose the next President
I pour molten aluminum on hillary clinton, Flamethrower donald trump, and squirt metal at the berninator.
Hip Hughes History
The Saturday Night Massacre vs President Trump (FEAT Sami Jarroush)
What was the Saturday Night Massacre? How did it effect the Watergate Crisis? Sami Jarroush joins us to look at the similarities and differences between Nixon's actions and President Drumpf's recent actions regarding the firing of FBI...
TLDR News
Six Reasons Trump Might Not Win Re-election State of the Election - TLDR News
Heading into 2020 Trump was likely hoping to easily gain re-election, coasting on a strong economy and satisfaction in his base. However, the last few months have been difficult for Trump with COVID, BLM and the Economy all turning...