Institute for New Economic Thinking
Michael Greenberger: Setting the Stage for the Next Financial Crisis
Proprietary trading by Wall Street banks precipitated the 2008 financial crisis that resulted in a near 13 trillion dollar bailout by American taxpayers of Too Big To Fail financial institutions. As early as 2007, Morgan Stanley lost $9...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson, the Director of "Inside Job"
In this interview, INET's Executive Director Rob Johnson talks to Charles Ferguson, the director of the new documentary film "Inside Job," about corruption in academia, the failure of both political parties in dealing with the financial...
Step Back History
Why is there no American Left Wing Party?
If there’s one thing you hear over and over again in the American political discourse, it’s socialism as a word to represent generic badness. And America indeed doesn’t appear to have a left-wing party in their political system. Many...
Mr. Beat
Worst 10 American Presidents
Mr. Beat counts down his least favorite American Presidents of all time. Donate on Patreon to the George Washington level, the Grover Cleveland level, the Calvin Coolidge level, the Thomas Jefferson level, or the Dwight D. Eisenhower level.
Barcroft Media
Donald Devotees Build Outrageous Trump Mobile | RIDICULOUS RIDES
TWO of Donald Trump’s biggest super-fans have manufactured a whacky vehicle to honour his time as US President. Decorated in red, white and blue, ‘The Trump Mobile’ is made of two Mercedes Benz wagons and other parts from 43 different...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1872
For the most part, Ulysses Grant remained popular during his first term as President, especially with the majority of Republicans. He got his party's renomination. However, some Republicans did not like him so much. For one thing, they...
Financial Times
What is a special counsel?
Sam Fleming explains the role played by former director of the FBI, Robert Mueller, as special counsel investigating the alleged collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia.
The Economist
Congo: the deadliest conflict since the second world war may be about to reignite
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...
The Economist
Putin's Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs
One hundred years ago today Russia's royal family was murdered by the country's Marxist revolutionaries. Vladimir Putin has positioned himself a new kind of tsar, but what does this anniversary mean for the president?
Espresso Media
Garwin: The Cold War and Nuclear Deterrence
Garwin part 6/11: In this video, Richard Garwin discusses the historical context of nuclear weapons and the concept of deterrence during the Cold War. He highlights the massive number of nuclear weapons possessed by both the United...
TLDR News
Biden's Plans for his First 100 Days: Vaccine Distribution, Immigration & Justice Change - TLDR News
We're now approaching two weeks into Biden's Presidency, so we thought it would be worthwhile looking at the changes that Biden's already starting and hoping to have concluded in his first 100 days. In this video we look at Biden's plans...
Professor Dave Explains
President Ronald Reagan
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Ronald Reagan
Mediacorp
Voices of Protest: Defending Democracy in India
This video explores the importance of freedom of expression and the right to protest in India's democracy. It highlights the ongoing protests and debates surrounding issues such as sedition, nationalism, and the idea of a Hindu...
TLDR News
2020 in 20 Minutes: Everything You Forgot or Missed from 2020 - TLDR News
The year you want to forget, retold in 20 minutes. Every news story you forgot or missed from 2020, as told by the TLDR News Team. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 January 02:38: February 04:17 March 06:07 April 07:29 May 08:48 June 10:11 July...
Jabzy
Korean Assassins - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Korean Assassins
TLDR News
7 Big Moments from the Biden's First State of the Union: Biden's Joint Session Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday Biden held his first State of the Union Address (technically a joint session of Congress) where he reflected on his first months in office & the plans for the years ahead. So in this video, we outline what Biden had to say and...
Curated Video
An Accountant's Journey from Intern to CEO of the Bronner Group
In this video, the CEO of a professional services firm shares her journey from being an intern to starting her own WBE consulting firm, leveraging the set asides for female and minority firms. She talks about the importance of...
STAT
A presidential cancer moonshot (again)
Presidents have been promising to cure cancer for 45 years, but cancer is still very much with us.
The March of Time
1952: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: MS Office of Attorney General title, WS Herbert Brownell Jr (1904-1996) to bookcase. MS Brownell, SOT saying vital work, punishing, Civil Liberties, Anti-trust, issues, with assistance from J.Edgar Hoover & others
MOT 1952: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: MS Office of Attorney General title, WS Herbert Brownell Jr (1904-1996) to bookcase. MS Brownell, SOT saying vital work, punishing, Civil Liberties, Anti-trust, issues, with assistance from J.Edgar Hoover...
TLDR News
Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday Biden, flanked by Republican and Democratic senators, presented his $600 billion infrastructure plan. So in this video we break down what's included in the plan, what isn't and if it will be successful.
TLDR News
Why's America Using Airstrikes in Iraq? - TLDR News
Over the last few days, tensions have risen in Iran, with US President Joe Biden ordering airstrikes in the country. So in this video, we explain what's happening and unpick the US strategy in the region.
TLDR News
Trumps' Impeachment Opening Remarks Explained - TLDR News
In recent days the Senate trial of Donald Trump has really got underway, with both sides making their opening remarks and setting our their cases. In this video, we run through what's happened so far, as well as explaining the opening...
The Business Professor
Administrative and Legislative Courts
What are Administrative and Legislative Courts in the US Legal System.
The Economist
Can Macron save his presidency?
What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France's president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency.