TLDR News
Can Trump Delay The Election & Biden's Running Mate Selection: State of the Election - TLDR News
August might often be a quiet month for news, but not when there's a Presidental election less than 100 days away - well there is for now. That's because Trump has suggested that the 2020 election could end up being delayed. In this...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
John Merrow - The Influence of Teachers
John Merrow began his career as an education reporter with National Public Radio in 1974 and recently stepped down as President of Learning Matters, a non-profit production company in New York City. In 2012 he became the first journalist...
TLDR News
What Happens Next in the Democratic Primaries - TLDR Explains
The Democratic Primary is ramping out, and with voting imminent, we wanted to summarise what's happened so far and discuss what's going to happen next. We tell you about the top candidates (Biden, Sanders, Warren and Buttigieg), the...
The Wall Street Journal
Securing The Perimeter
Headed into an election year, are private and government systems ready to withstand sophisticated hacks and attempts to spread misinformation? Greylock's Sarah Guo and Crowdstrike's George Kurtz discuss at WSJ Tech Live in Laguna Beach.
Ancient Lights Media
Turkmenistan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Turkmenistan.
TLDR News
We Took Trump's Cognitive Test: Is It Important & What Does it Show? - TLDR News
In recent weeks and months, Trump has attempted to highlight issues he sees in Biden's cognitive abilities calling his opponent sleepy, stumbling and not up to the job. To prove he's a stronger fit, Trump has been bragging about his...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1892
The 27th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1892. Benjamin Harrison had a rough term as President, and even though he had doubts himself, he decided to run for re-election. The Republican Party went ahead...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1792
The second episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1824
The tenth episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1824, it's a four-way race that does not have a majority winner in the...
TLDR News
Trump's State of the Union Explained (2020) - TLDR News
On Tuesday President Trump addressed the nation to highlight some of his successes and set out his plans for 2020. We discuss the key moments and themes of the address and think about what it shows about Trump's plans for the 2020...
ACDC Leadership
My Presidential Endorsement- April 2016
I'm sure that some of you are disappointed that I endorsed principles rather than a candidate, but I just want to remind voters that check their irrational expectations. No matter who wins, they are not going to fix, or destroy, your...
Healthcare Triage
The Trump Administration Has Many Options to Undermine Obamacare
While the Senate and the House haven't been very effective in passing repeal of Obamacare, the ACA's provisions are still at risk. There's a lot that Donald Trump's administration can do (or not do) to undermine Obamacare's provisions...
The Economist
#MeToo: is it destined to fail?
When Tarana Burke founded MeToo she had no idea it would become a global movement. A year after it swept around the globe, she considers why it's at a critical moment.
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.
Curated Video
Congo: how to stop the killing
More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace...
TLDR News
What if There's No Winner? What if Trump Doesn't Leave? President Pelosi? - State of the Election
There's a lot going on at the moment. One of the many worries is that the 2020 election won't produce a clear result and will end up in chaos. Democrats are worried Trump might not hand over the office peacefully; Republicans are...
TLDR News
How Does the Electoral College Work? What Will Happen in 2020 & What if There's a Tie? - TLDR News
The Electoral College is a complicated beast and is the grouping who truly elect the US President and Vice President. Due to its important function, we thought it would be useful to explain how it works, especially because things might...
IDG TECHtalk
Facebook moves to ban deepfakes ahead of 2020 election
In an effort to fight misinformation, Facebook announced its mission to ban deepfake videos from its platform. This move can be seen as a proactive measure to limit the spread of fake and heavily altered videos of politicians ahead of...
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #68 Explained
Alexander Hamilton argues for the electoral college in this political science classic.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1884 Explained
A video lecture describing the 1884 Presidential Election between James Blaine and Grover Cleveland.
Institute of Art and Ideas
What is the future of Capitalism?
As China and Russia adopt their own variants, the reign of capitalism seems absolute. Yet there are many who wish for an alternative and some who claim a final crisis is in the making. Is there a radical alternative that we have not yet...
The Wall Street Journal
What Just Happened, and What's It Mean for Business?
The midterm elections have redrawn the political map in Washington. What's likely to happen to tax policy, regulation, and the ability of Congress to get things done?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Rob Johnson at Davos: The Global Economy, Inequality, and the Humanity Behind Economics
Rob Johnson at Davos: The Global Economy, Inequality, and the Humanity Behind Economics
Curated Video
Frances Oldham Kelsey: Standing Up to Big Pharma
Meet Frances Oldham Kelsey - a true American hero! Frances was a pharmacologist working for the FDA who stood up to the big drug companies and ultimately saved thousands of American lives in the process.