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5 Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview
When you get asked do you have any questions for us, or do you have any questions for me - this is a rare opportunity to create a connection with your interviewer - this video covers the key questions to ask at the end of an interview...
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5 Mistakes Recruiters Make
Have you ever been ghosted by a recruiter? Someone who promised to call you back but never did? Or maybe you've experienced a manager who misrepresented a role? This can damage your confidence, make you feel really frustrated, and even...
Curated Video
Offline-First Apps with Angular, Ionic, PouchDB, and CouchDB - OrderByPipe to Sort Nested Array of Objects
In this video, we will discover how to create a custom sorting pipe that targets nested arrays of objects. This will allow us to organize and display data in a desired order, enhancing the user experience and providing better usability...
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The Federal Election Commission
How do you know that the politicians you vote for will represent your interests in office – and not those of powerful corporations? Well, there’s a law for that, and an independent regulatory agency: the Federal Election Commission.
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Election of 1912: Third Party
In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt's bold creation of a new political party, the Bull Moose Party, challenged rivals Taft and Wilson, forever altering the political landscape of the United States.
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Election of 1800: Presidential Tie
The 1800 Presidential Election, which ended in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Burr, presented Congress with a dilemma – how to stop a tie from happening again.
The Guardian
How gas is being rebranded as green
Is natural gas renewable? Is it a fossil fuel? A casual google search for natural gas gives the impression that these questions are somehow up for debate. And while natural gas has helped reduce carbon emissions as it was widely adopted...
Mr. Beat
Why You Can Buy The Next President | Citizens United v. FEC
In episode 10 of Supreme Court Briefs, a corporation argues it has the right to spend as much money as it wants on a political campaign because of the First Amendment.
John D Ruddy
The Electoral College - John Talks
Let me know what you think of the format of John Talks and suggest other topics to discuss!
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Voting Matters
Voting Matters explains how voting in a democracy helps change rules and laws.
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France's presidential election: A populist front
French voters go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election. We go to Marine Le Pen's heartlands to examine why this far-right, anti-immigrant and Eurosceptic candidate has gained such favour
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Rapper Son of Nun wants the US presidential candidates to talk about race
Baltimore rapper Son of Nun is an activist against police brutality and racial injustice. He offers his personal perspective on the US presidential election and what—if anything—it will mean for his community
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Donald Trump needs redemption, says an American Christian conservative
The Republican Party is at war with itself. Abigail Skeans, a evangelical Christian and conservative, discusses the current state of politics, and where the American Right goes from here
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Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States
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After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican Primary and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the...
Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United S
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After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican Primary and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1928
The 36th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1928, the day I turned negative 53. Calvin Coolidge had a smooth second term. The economy remained strong, and the federal government even had a huge surplus....
Soliloquy
Could Trump win under a Proportional System?
Could Trump or Sanders win if the US used a proportional system? The United States uses first passed the post for its electoral system, but many have argued that a proportional system would better represent the nation in the house of...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1812
The seventh 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 1812, there was a war. Oh yeah, and a Presidential election!
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1832
The 12th 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 1832, the country's first prominent third party gives it a go, and then a fourth...
Professor Dave Explains
Franklin Pierce: The Compromise Candidate (1853 - 1857)
Franklin Pierce only served one term, but the borders of America changed a fair amount during his time in office. Let's see what events led to these changes and what happened to Pierce!
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1868 Explained
A video lecture summarizing the Presidential Election of 1868 between Ulysses S. Grant and Horatio Seymour during the height of Radical Reconstruction.
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1912 Explained
HipHughes covers the basics about one of the weirdest election the U.S. ever had. Four candidates, a lazy incumbent, a relative newcomer, an old Socialist and a pissed off Teddy Roosevelt. And for the record TAFT was not Teddy's Vice...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 2008
The 56th Presidential election in American history took place on November 4, 2008. This was the first election in which I voted in the primaries, and there were a lot of exciting candidates to vote for. But first, let's see how George W....
Mr. Beat
No, Ralph Nader Did Not Spoil the 2000 Election
Did Nader play the role of spoiler? In my first video collaboration with my friend Will from Political Junkie, I provide evidence why Ralph Nader absolutely did not spoil the presidential election of 2000. If anyone did, it's probably...
Professor Dave Explains
Martin Van Buren: Best Mutton Chops Ever (1837 - 1841)
Martin Van Buren was an interesting fellow. He was the first president born after American independence from Britain, so he was the first president actually born an American citizen. Also, he was the first president of non-British...