The fifth 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 1804, Jefferson EASILY wins re-election, in one of the most lopsided elections...

The fourth 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. This was one of the nastiest elections in American history, and so significant...

Communication Professor reacts to a surprisingly deep conversation between Mike Tyson and Bill Burr that Burr describes as an "aggressive therapy session."

Learn how to make the BR consonant cluster (also called a consonant blend) and get a handle on words like bring, break, broken, brass, brother.

How to pronounce the phrase 'Happy Birthday' in American English. It can be tricky! Also, we'll see two idioms in action in this video ("spill the beans", "It's a free country", and learn the word 'swap'.

The Senate tradition of the filibuster is a political action that allows lawmakers to prolong debate over a proposed piece of legislation. The goal of the filibuster is to delay or prevent a vote on the proposal. Senators can speak for...

(July 11, 1804) At dawn, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are rowed across the Hudson to a secluded area in Weehawken, New Jersey. They exchange pistol shots at ten paces. Hamilton is shot and dies the next day. The night before the...

Here's the story of Alexander Hamilton.

(July 11, 1804) At dawn, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are rowed across the Hudson to a secluded area in Weehawken, New Jersey. They exchange pistol shots at ten paces. Hamilton is shot and dies the next day. The night before the...

A short summary of the second Presidential election of George Washington.

Learn about what Lin-Manuel Miranda got wrong about the historical facts in the musical Hamilton.

In this video, viewers will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his contributions to American history.

In today's lesson, we are reviewing how to repeat and pronounce vowel sounds in American English with three simple exercises. I love it when my students don't know what I'm saying. This forces them to listen and repeat words & sounds...