America is rife with political traps. What’s your escape route? | The Dilemma Ep. 3
Adults Politics
Can we let go of the need to win arguments without losing a part of who we are?
How to Disagree with Respect — Not Hate | Spencer J. Cox | TED
Adults Politics
Spencer J. Cox, Republican governor of the state of Utah in the United States, says that even in these deeply polarized times, it's still possible to disagree without hate or contempt.
Why US Politics Is Broken — and How To Fix It | Andrew Yang | TED
Adults Politics
The electoral system in the United States needs a redesign, says political reformer Andrew Yang.
How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future
Adults Politics
In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before.
A Comedian’s Take on How to Save Democracy
Adults Politics
Conversation is a battlefield with only one winner. Or is it? Comedian and author Jordan Klepper believes we can get better at talking to each other (and perhaps save democracy) by learning how to lose.
Why the wrong people end up in power | Brian Klaas, Bill Eddy, & more
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This is the psychology of an authoritarian unpacked.
New UFO "Evidence" vs. SCIENCE
Adults Politics
Are we alone? Have aliens visited Earth? An age-old question that has been reignited by recent
declassified UFO/UAP footage and intriguing ‘whistleblower’ congressional hearings.
How a young Bill Clinton made waves during his presidential campaign | Rewind the '90s
Adults Politics
New to the scene, here's how "Clinton's War Room" revolutionized media management in politics.
What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
Adults Politics
Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
Bedtime History: Maya Angelou
Youth Politics
Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.
How Laws Affect Your Health: Crash Course Public Health
Adults Politics
If you’ve been paying attention to the news since, oh, say, 2020, then you’ll no doubt be aware that public health policy can often create tension.
Smart FBI Negotiation Techniques You Can Actually Use
Adults Politics
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to win any argument you may find yourself in? Don't miss today's revealing video that exposes FBI interrogation techniques you can actually use to give yourself the high ground in any confrontation!
Why Farmers Can’t Legally Replant Their Own Seeds
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When farmers purchase a patented seed variety, they sign an agreement that they will not save and replant seeds produced from the seed they buy.
Empty Skyscraper In Times Square
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Why There’s An Empty Skyscraper In The Middle Of Times Square
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36
Adults Politics
Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even though they are in a region with similar characteristics.
Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho
Adults Politics
Explore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.
Save the Troy Library "Adventures In Reverse Psychology"
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"The city of Troy, Michigan was facing a budget shortfall, and was considering closing the Troy Public Library for lack of funds.
The Egyptian and Hittite Peace Treaty | Lost Treasures of Egypt
Adults Politics
While Ramses II is often hailed for his military achievements and his skill as a warrior, he was also a well versed diplomat. During his reign he brought the 20 year war with the Hittites to an end and created one of the first written peace treaties.
History's deadliest king - by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
Adults Politics
Dig into the Rubber Terror, the period in which King Leopold II’s horrific regime in the Congo resulted in the deaths of 10 million people.
Why can’t governments print an unlimited amount of money? - Jonathan Smith
Adults Politics
Explore the economic strategy of quantitative easing, where a central bank purchases bonds in order to boost the economy.