Today we wrap up our discussion of the media by talking about how the government interacts with and influences the content we see. Now it may be easy to assume that because we live in a free-market capitalist society, the only real...

So today Craig is going to talk about where our political opinions come from. Of course, most people’s politics are grounded in their ideologies, but there are also other external influences such as the government itself, interest...

This week Craig Benzine explores the leadership structure of congress. We’ll break out the clone machine to examine the responsibilities of the speaker of the house, the majority and minority leaders as well as the majority and minority...

So today we're going to look at the rather thorny issue of the media and its role in politics. Wether you're talking about older forms of media like newspapers and radio or newer forms like television and the Internet, all media serves...

In the digital age, it’s never been easier for governments to influence our opinions and actions using propaganda. So what does propaganda actually look like in the 21st century – and how effective is it?

Gain valuable insights into the governance structure of the Taliban as journalist Mohsen Eslamzadeh interviews Mohammad Davoud Mozamel, Deputy Governor of Helmand. Explore Mozamel's revelations about the wide-ranging responsibilities of...

Statement by brother of Paloma Shemirani whose inquest concludes she was 'adversely influenced' by motherCredit: PA

Hacking, fake news, information bubbles ... all these and more have become part of the vernacular in recent years. But as cyberspace analyst Laura Galante describes in this alarming talk, the real target of anyone looking to influence...

From the Tea Party to Occupy Wall Street, however divergent their political views, these groups seem united by one thing: outrage over a system of power and influence that only serves the interests of a small number of corrupt...

Over one billion hours of YouTube videos are viewed every day. A new generation of content creators are harnessing the power of the social-media platform, but they're also grappling with issues surrounding censorship and free speech.

Pupil outcome: I can evaluate the power of the Government and media. Key learning points: - The Government has power through elections, gaining a mandate to make decisions for all. - Parliamentary sovereignty lets the Government change...

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