Instructional Video11:53
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HIV/AIDS: What Can We Learn From America's Last Epidemic?

12th - Higher Ed
America's last major epidemic was the HIV/AIDS crisis of 1980s and 1990s. In order to better understand our current circumstances, Danielle is looking back at the legacies of action and inaction surrounding HIV/AIDS and how the...
Instructional Video10:53
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The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law

12th - Higher Ed
Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...
Instructional Video9:07
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How We Discovered Germs

12th - Higher Ed
Humanity didn't always know about the invisible viruses, bacteria, and microbes that can cause disease. But that doesn't mean we didn't come up with some truly bizarre ideas. From the four humors and miasma theory to bloodletting and...
Instructional Video9:21
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History of Socialism in America

12th - Higher Ed
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
Instructional Video10:52
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Why Are We Obsessed with Cults?

12th - Higher Ed
What is it about cults that captures the public imagination? Why are we so interested in the stories of Jonestown, Charles Manson, and Patty Hearst? Today Danielle explores how these groups entered the public consciousness and why we...
Instructional Video7:17
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What's the Best Way to Support Musicians?

12th - Higher Ed
Even before live gigs were cancelled, many musicians were struggling to make a living... what can you do to help your favorite artists?<br/>
Instructional Video5:52
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9 Hacks for Moving on a Budget!

12th - Higher Ed
The average American will move households 11 times over the course of their life. It can be stressful and exhausting, but it doesn't have to be expensive!<br/>
Instructional Video9:10
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Should the U.S. Government Balance Its Budget?

12th - Higher Ed
You've probably heard a politician say, "If a household can balance their budget, then the federal government should, too!" But it turns out to be a bit more complicated than that...
Instructional Video6:17
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Should I Use a Robo-Advisor?

12th - Higher Ed
Robo-advisors, or algorithms that help build your portfolio, have been available to professional money managers for years, but in the last decades have become accessible to ordinary people... but is this high tech right for you?
Instructional Video7:03
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Should I Invest in Gold?

12th - Higher Ed
In times of uncertainty, gold can seem like an attractive option... but is it really a viable long-term investment?
Instructional Video6:53
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Should I Invest In Cannabis Stocks?

12th - Higher Ed
Legal cannabis production is taking the investing world by storm. As more big names move to cash-in on this green-gold-rush, you might be wondering… am I missing out?
Instructional Video7:04
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Is Your Job Future-Proof?

12th - Higher Ed
AI and machine learning are making inroads into fields never thought possible... Are robots coming for YOUR job?
Instructional Video7:05
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Is There Such a Thing as Good Debt?

12th - Higher Ed
Some say that debt is the gateway to your goals, others say it's a ball and chain that will drag you down... So who's right?
Instructional Video9:12
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Is the Stock Market Irrational?

12th - Higher Ed
The economic numbers look bleak, but the stock market is strangely optimistic... Has it lost touch with reality?
Instructional Video8:39
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Is the Sharing Economy a SHAM?

12th - Higher Ed
Many of the billion dollar tech companies we use every day still haven't figured out how to make money... what's the deal?
Instructional Video7:20
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Is the Savings Account Dead?

12th - Higher Ed
Once upon a time, savings accounts were a decent investment option, but today they rarely keep up with inflation... what happened?