Hip Hughes History
Should Flag Burning be Illegal?
Looking through Texas vs Johnson, we examine the Constitutional arguments for/against flag burning.
Healthcare Triage
The Various Plans for Medicare for All
Now that we’ve set the ground rules, and the five main questions to consider, let’s look at the various plans. At the time we taped this episode (in mid February), there were ten that we could get full answers for. How they break down is...
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...
Healthcare Triage
The Senate's BCRA Bill: High Premiums, Huge Deductibles, AND Massive Medicaid Cuts
Republicans in Congress continue their attempts to repeal and replace Obamacare, but the bill is moving through the Senate more slowly than Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell would like. This week, Aaron tells you all about the Better Care...
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...
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #68 Explained
Alexander Hamilton argues for the electoral college in this political science classic.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Thomas Ferguson: Political Economy of Structural Adjustment (2/7)
Thomas Ferguson, Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, speaking at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.
TLDR News
Anti Trump Republicans & The Lincoln Project Why Some Don't Want Trump - TLDR News
In recent weeks, a group of anti-Trump Republicans seems to be increasing its campaign against the president. Groups like the Lincoln project and GOP leaders (including Romney and Bush Jr) have come out against Trump, saying they won't...
The March of Time
1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT on Civil Rights & Senate filibuster, MS Vice President Alben Barkley saying against filibusters, two-thirds cloture rule not like any other provision, procedure in Congress.
MOT 1952: THE CANDIDATES: Angled WS Candidates, anchor David Brinkley SOT on Civil Rights & Senate filibuster, MS Vice President Alben Barkley saying against filibusters, two-thirds cloture rule not like any other provision, procedure in...
TLDR News
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Impacts the Supreme Court: America's Future on the Line - TLDR News
On Friday, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, opening a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. This is obviously incredibly sad news, but it also could significantly impact the future of the United States and even the 2020...
TLDR News
Eight Senate Races That Could Flip the Senate: How Democrats Could Win the Senate - TLDR News
So we've spoken about the Presidental Race a lot, and that's obviously important, but also important are the congressional races. In this video we discuss the possibility of the Democrats winning the Senate from the Republicans,...
TLDR News
Will The $3 Trillion COVID Stimulus Package Pass (The HEROES Act) - TLDR News
With the COVID crisis continuing and economic damage worsening, many are considering how to manage the crisis. Like many other countries, the US is planning to spend vast amounts of money to prop up businesses, local authorities, and...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Interview with Bill McKibben
Interview with Bill McKibben discussing the causes and effects of climate change and the necessity of a transition to renewable and clean energy sources. "Just transition" work in jobs and energy use.
Healthcare Triage
Republicans Didn't Quite Repeal Obamacare...Yet
Last week, Republicans in the Senate didn't quite manage to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act. So, why exactly can't Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and Donald Trump get Obamacare repealed. For one thing, Susan Collins and Lisa...
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
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...
Healthcare Triage
Senate Republicans Longshot Repeal and Replace Bill
Senate Republicans are going to give it one more try on repealing and replacing Obamacare. This week, Senators Bill Cassidy (LA) and Lindsey Graham (SC) plan to bring forward a bill to repeal and replace the Afffordable Care Act. It's...
TLDR News
Impeachment Moves to Senate What Happens Now - TLDR Explains
Yesterday the House of Representatives voted to move the impeachment process to the Senate. This means that there will soon be a senate trial to try Donald Trump for Obstruction of Congress and Abuse of Power. In this video, we explain...
The Economist
The Democrats in the age of Trump
Since Donald Trump entered politics the Democrats have struggled to compete. The mid-term elections will see them employing a change in tactics that they hope will mobilise new voters and win over disillusioned moderates
Healthcare Triage
A Bipartisan Fix for Obamacare? Who F***ing Knows?
There's been talk in Washington DC in recent weeks that Senators Patty Murray and Lamar Alexander has come to some kind of bipartisan agreement to fix the problems with the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Well, details are scant, the...
TLDR News
How Washington Was Stormed By Trump Supporters: What Happens to Trump Now? - TLDR News
Yesterday, some people supporting the President stormed the Capitol Building in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Biden's Victory. This terrifying moment left a lot of people reeling, so in this video, we discuss what happens...
TLDR News
America's Debt Crisis Explained: Why Politicians Just Can't Agree - TLDR News
Currently, the US is having a major argument about the debt ceiling, with many republicans refusing to see the ceiling shifted. So in this video, we unpack the argument, why Republicans are so upset and what happens if the Democrats...
TLDR News
How Republicans Secretly Won 2020 (except Trump): Senate, House & State Wins for the GOP - TLDR News
With everyone focused on the race for the Whitehouse and Biden’s win, not a whole lot of attention has been dedicated to the Republican’s down ballot wins. With the Republicans protecting senate seats, picking up house seats & growing...