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Table of Contents
AP U.S. Government Key Terms
- Infrastructure Investment and the Iron TrianglePresident Biden discussed infrastructure and the impact of his administration’s “Investing in America” agenda while delivering remarks from the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. T…6 minutes
- Stand By Your Ad Provisions"Stand By Your Ad" requirements, a provision of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (AKA McCain-Feingold), mandates that "radio and television communications (or any broadcast, cable or satelli…2 minutes
- Signing StatementsPresidential signing statements are written comments issued by the President when signing a bill into law. Signing statements can indicate support for the new legislation but alternatively can be use…1 minute
- FederalismThe United States government is organized on the principle of federalism, the sharing of power between national and state/local authorities. There are three broad categories of powers: 1. Exclusiv…6 minutes
- Federalist 78 and Marbury v. MadisonSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer explained the power of judicial review and how Hamilton's Federalist 78 contributed to the precedent set in Marbury v. Madison.6 minutesView All
- Infrastructure Investment and the Iron Triangle
Bureaucracy & Regulation
- Arms Sales and TransfersQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Senior Research Fellow William Hartung talked about U.S. arms sales and transfers policy amid continued conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.5 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutes
- UAPs and the Government ResponseAs news grew about Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAPs), the public and media attention grew. As a result, Congress had hearings on these sightings, and NASA ultimately created a director for UAP Res…3 minutes
- Benefits and Dangers: Examples of How the Federal Government is Responding to Artificial IntelligenceAs AI grows in popularity, so does word of its benefits and dangers. The government, especially the legislative branch, has had an increase in committee hearings to see what, if anything, it can do co…2 minutesView All
- Arms Sales and Transfers
Campaigns & Elections
- Political Party IdentificationCarroll Doherty, director of political research at the Pew Research Center, talked about Pew’s research on how party identification has shifted over the past three decades.3 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Barry Goldwater and the SenateBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including Barry Goldwater's legacy in the U.S. Senate.2 minutes
- Significance of Presidents' DayAuthor and Presidential Historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed the significance of Presidents' Day, how Americans have remembered and memorialized departed presidents, and how Americans' views of pres…4 minutes
- Fact Checking Political CandidatesFactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses the work and role of her organization and talks about two examples of her organization's work fact checking political candidates.3 minutesView All
- Political Party Identification
Civil Rights & Civil Liberties
- Jury Selection ProcessHarvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan talked about the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump.9 minutes
- U.S., Japan, and Foreign PolicyJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke about foreign policy related collaborations between Japan and the United States.13 minutes
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on U.S. Global RoleJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about the role of Americans on the global stage.5 minutes
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- "The Great Dictator" (1940)Hollywood biographer Scott Eyman discussed his book, "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," and the impact of the silent film star's 1940 film, "The Great Dictator."7 minutesView All
- Jury Selection Process
Comparative Government
- "Spirit of the Constitution"Historian H.W. Brands talked about what he calls the "spirit of the Constitution" and the formation of factions and political parties. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this even…6 minutes
- Status Quo and the Law of Adverse PossessionHistorian H.W. Brands compared the conflict between Taiwan and China with that of the United States during the secession of southern states at the onset of the Civil War. The James Madison Memorial Fe…4 minutes
- Indian Democracy, Diversity, and DevelopmentIndian Prime Minister Modi discussed the country's accomplishments since its independence, as he addressed a joint session of Congress. Prime Minister Modi previously addressed Congress in 2016.9 minutes
- The End of Ramadan - Eid al-Fitr12-year-old Raahima Siddiqi of Virginia recites and translates the Arabic prayer, Surah Al-Fatiha, the first chapter in Islam’s holy book, the Quran. She also recited Surah An-Nur, verse 35. Then, Pre…4 minutes
- White House Nowruz ReceptionPresident Biden hosts a reception at the White House in honor of Nowruz. He also welcomes the release of U.S. hostage Jeffrey Woodke in Niger after nearly six years in captivity. American U.S. Marine …3 minutesView All
- "Spirit of the Constitution"
Constitutional Foundation
- Jury Selection ProcessHarvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan talked about the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump.9 minutes
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Report on "The Defeated Congress"American Enterprise Institute's Gerald R. Ford Senior Fellow Jay Cost talked about his new report arguing that while Congress was designed to be the dominant branch of the federal government, it has b…7 minutes
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutesView All
- Jury Selection Process
Criminal Law & Justice
- Jury Selection ProcessHarvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan talked about the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump.9 minutes
- Death Penalty in the United StatesExecutive Director of the Death Penalty Information Center Robin Maher discussed a recent execution in Alabama, which used nitrogen gas for the first time, and the overall state of the death penalty i…3 minutes
- Freedom in the 50 StatesCato Institute Research Fellow William Ruger and Adjunct Scholar Jason Sorens discussed the findings from their 2023 report, "Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom."2 minutes
- Police Raid of a Kansas Paper and Concerns over Press FreedomGabe Rottman of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press talked about the police raid on a small-town Kansas newspaper the previous week and broader concerns over press freedom.8 minutes
- FISA Section 702 and Government SurveillanceFormer National Security Agency Principal Litigation Counsel George Croner talked about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the reauthorization debate for Section 702, which expires at the e…6 minutesView All
- Jury Selection Process
Economics & Financial Literacy
- Japanese and American Economic CollaborationJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke Japan's economic and technological investments in, and collaborations with, the United …3 minutes
- Arms Sales and TransfersQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Senior Research Fellow William Hartung talked about U.S. arms sales and transfers policy amid continued conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.5 minutes
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutes
- Innovation During the Industrial RevolutionGeorge Mason University professor John Nye talked about challenges and innovation during the Industrial Revolution.5 minutes
- How the U.S. Became an Industrialized NationCollege of the Ozarks professor David Dalton talked about how the U.S. became an industrialized nation.9 minutesView All
- Japanese and American Economic Collaboration
Education
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.EdChoice Vice President of Research & Innovation Paul DiPerna talked about his group’s recent survey of teenagers about their views of K-12 education in the United States, including with regard to top…5 minutes
- Political Party IdentificationCarroll Doherty, director of political research at the Pew Research Center, talked about Pew’s research on how party identification has shifted over the past three decades.3 minutes
- Role of the Senate HistorianBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, discussed the role of the Senate Historian.4 minutes
- Career and Technical EducationRepresentatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, talked about the purpose of career and technical education and their caucus.7 minutes
- White House Easter Egg Roll and Vegetable GardenMichelle Obama addressed the audience at the 2010 Easter Egg Roll and highlighted the activities that were available for attendees to engage in. A video of her preparing the White House vegetable gard…4 minutesView All
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.
English & Literature
- Mark Twain and the SenateBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including Mark Twain's service as an employee of the U.S. Senate.3 minutes
- Prejudice and Inequality for Black SoldiersHoward University Playwriting & Scriptwriting Professor Denise Hart, author and Lincoln historian Edna Greene Medford, and author Jonathan White discuss the prejudice and inequality that African Ameri…7 minutes
- First Lady Jane Pierce and a TragedyAnn Covell talked about a tragedy from First Lady Jane Pierce's life and its impact on her role in the White House.5 minutes
- C.L.R. JamesUniversity of Kentucky English professor Peter Kalliney discussed how states "bullied" writers during the Cold War, using the case study of C.L.R. James. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexin…8 minutes
- Claudia JonesUniversity of Kentucky English professor Peter Kalliney discussed how states "bullied" writers during the Cold War, using the case study of Claudia Jones. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexi…7 minutesView All
- Mark Twain and the Senate
Environmental Policy & Land Use
- The Real Story of Smokey BearThis U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico’s Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. T…4 minutes
- 2023 National Climate Assessment ReportThe National Resources Defense Council’s Strategic Engagement Director Bob Deans talked about the U.S. government’s 2023 National Climate Assessment report and the impact of climate change.8 minutes
- South Carolina's Timber IndustryThe woodworking industry in post Civil War and early 20th century South Carolina is the subject of a class co-taught by University of South Carolina professor Jessica Elfenbein and former museum execu…6 minutes
- Who was John Wesley Powell?Author Don Lago talked about John Wesley Powell's expedition to the Grand Canyon and his contribution as a result of his travels.5 minutes
- History of Parking MetersSlate magazine staff writer Henry Grabar, author of "Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World," discussed the history of parking meters in the United States.2 minutesView All
- The Real Story of Smokey Bear
Executive Branch
- Arms Sales and TransfersQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Senior Research Fellow William Hartung talked about U.S. arms sales and transfers policy amid continued conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.5 minutes
- The Iran-Contra ScandalUniversity of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus talked about the two parts of this scandal that occurred during President Ronald Reagan's second term in office in 1985-1986. Arch…-1673 seconds
- Significance of Presidents' DayAuthor and Presidential Historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed the significance of Presidents' Day, how Americans have remembered and memorialized departed presidents, and how Americans' views of pres…4 minutes
- Report on "The Defeated Congress"American Enterprise Institute's Gerald R. Ford Senior Fellow Jay Cost talked about his new report arguing that while Congress was designed to be the dominant branch of the federal government, it has b…7 minutes
- Blinding of Isaac Woodard and Military DesegregationJudge Richard Gergel, author of "Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring," discussed the blinding of World War …5 minutesView All
- Arms Sales and Transfers
Federalism and State Issues
- Jury Selection ProcessHarvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan talked about the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump.9 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutes
- Raising the Federal Minimum WageEconomic Policy Institute's State Policy & Research Director David Cooper and Heritage Foundation's Workplace & Public Finance Senior Research Fellow Rachel Greszler talked about the pros and cons of …5 minutes
- Paid Sick Leave in the United StatesEconomic Policy Institute’s Senior Economist Elise Gould talked about her group’s report on paid sick leave access and statewide legislative actions on the issue.3 minutesView All
- Jury Selection Process
Foreign Policy
- U.S., Japan, and Foreign PolicyJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke about foreign policy related collaborations between Japan and the United States.13 minutes
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on U.S. Global RoleJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about the role of Americans on the global stage.5 minutes
- A World Without Nuclear WeaponsJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about his desire to see a world without nuclear weapons.3 minutes
- Japanese and American Economic CollaborationJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke Japan's economic and technological investments in, and collaborations with, the United …3 minutes
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on His Childhood in the U.S.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about memories of his youth, which were spent in the United States.2 minutesView All
- U.S., Japan, and Foreign Policy
Geography
- SC-7University of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson provided an example of of a naval engagement during World War Two's Battle of the Atlantic (1939-45), focusing on Slow Convoy #7 (SC…8 minutes
- Convoys and WolfpacksUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson described the tactics of the British and German navies during World War Two's Battle of the Atlantic (1939-45).3 minutes
- German Type VII SubUniversity of Notre Dame military history professor Ian Ona Johnson described the German Type VIII Sub, used during World War Two's Battle of the Atlantic (1939-45).4 minutes
- Battle of Horseshoe BendAuthor Peter Cozzens talked about the climatic battle of the Creek War in 1814.11 minutes
- Foreign Policy and America's GeographyCarnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Aaron David Miller discusses America's geographic location, how it affects our foreign policy, and domestic & global threats.-1592 secondsView All
- SC-7
Gun Rights & Firearm Legislation
- Freedom in the 50 StatesCato Institute Research Fellow William Ruger and Adjunct Scholar Jason Sorens discussed the findings from their 2023 report, "Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom."2 minutes
- Stand Your Ground Laws and the Castle DoctrineAuthor, psychiatrist, sociologist, and Director of Vanderbilt University's Department of Medicine, Health, and Society Dr. Jonathan Metzl discussed the nation’s “stand your ground” self-defense laws a…9 minutes
- History of Ballistics and Firearm MarketingPhil Klay, an Iraq war veteran and the author of Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War, talked about the history of ballistics and firearm marketing in the United States.7 minutes
- Legal Protections for Gun ManufacturersDuke Center for Firearms Law executive director Jacob Charles talked about legal protections for gun makers and dealers for crimes committed with their products, including those protections in the Pro…4 minutes
- Mental Health, Guns, and Red Flag LawsNational Alliance on Mental Illness' Chief Advocacy Officer Hannah Wesolowski talked about mental health, access to guns, and the role of so-called “red flag” laws.7 minutesView All
- Freedom in the 50 States
Health
- Benefits and Dangers: Examples of How the Federal Government is Responding to Artificial IntelligenceAs AI grows in popularity, so does word of its benefits and dangers. The government, especially the legislative branch, has had an increase in committee hearings to see what, if anything, it can do co…2 minutes
- Managing Generalized AnxietyIn a conversation with former ABC News journalist Dan Harris, psychotherapist and author Luana Marques talked about how to manage generalized anxiety. The Brooklyn Heights Library hosted this event.11 minutes
- Managing Acute AnxietyIn a conversation with former ABC News journalist Dan Harris, psychotherapist and author Luana Marques talked about how to manage acute anxiety. The Brooklyn Heights Library hosted this event.7 minutes
- Exposure Therapy, Personal Values, and AnxietyIn a conversation with former ABC News journalist Dan Harris, psychotherapist and author Luana Marques discussed exposure therapy and the connection between personal values and anxiety. The Brooklyn H…4 minutes
- Paid Sick Leave in the United StatesEconomic Policy Institute’s Senior Economist Elise Gould talked about her group’s report on paid sick leave access and statewide legislative actions on the issue.3 minutesView All
- Benefits and Dangers: Examples of How the Federal Government is Responding to Artificial Intelligence
Immigration
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on His Childhood in the U.S.Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about memories of his youth, which were spent in the United States.2 minutes
- Miller Time: Beer Brewing in MilwaukeeThe Miller Brewing Company has been a Milwaukee staple since its founding in 1855. Historian John Gurda, author of "Miller Time," discusses the history of the company and of beer brewing in the Wiscon…2 minutes
- Judaism and Cincinnati, OhioRabbi Gary Zola talked about his book, "American Jewish History: A Primary Source Reader," and the history of Jewish immigration to Cincinnati, OH amidst the city's evolution in the 19th century.6 minutes
- White House Nowruz ReceptionPresident Biden hosts a reception at the White House in honor of Nowruz. He also welcomes the release of U.S. hostage Jeffrey Woodke in Niger after nearly six years in captivity. American U.S. Marine …3 minutes
- Irish Immigration to St. LouisAuthor Patrick Murphy talked about the reasons many of the early Irish immigrants left Ireland and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. He discussed The Great Famine in Ireland in the 1800s and how the Iri…43 minutesView All
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on His Childhood in the U.S.
Interest Groups & Lobbying
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.EdChoice Vice President of Research & Innovation Paul DiPerna talked about his group’s recent survey of teenagers about their views of K-12 education in the United States, including with regard to top…5 minutes
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutes
- Infrastructure Investment and the Iron TrianglePresident Biden discussed infrastructure and the impact of his administration’s “Investing in America” agenda while delivering remarks from the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas. T…6 minutesView All
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.
Journalism
- 2023 State of Local News ReportTim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, talked about his organization's 2023 State of Local News Report, the decline of local news, and the impact that t…3 minutes
- Fact Checking Political CandidatesFactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses the work and role of her organization and talks about two examples of her organization's work fact checking political candidates.3 minutes
- Comic Books as Historical ReflectionsIn response to an audience member's question about comic book portrayals of foreign policy matters, journalist and author Jesse Holland and Library of Congress Serial & Government Publications Referen…5 minutes
- Political Cartoonists as ForecastersIn response to an audience member's question, Library of Congress Popular & Applied Graphic Art Curator Sara Duke discusses how and why political cartoonists can often be viewed as political forecaste…3 minutes
- The White House and Political CartoonsLibrary of Congress Popular & Applied Graphic Art Curator Sara Duke discussed the historical and contemporary symbolism of the White House in political cartoons. This was part of a day-long symposium …4 minutesView All
- 2023 State of Local News Report
Judicial Branch
- Jury Selection ProcessHarvard University law professor Ronald Sullivan talked about the jury selection process overall and specifically in the so-called “hush money” trial of former President Donald Trump.9 minutes
- Report on "The Defeated Congress"American Enterprise Institute's Gerald R. Ford Senior Fellow Jay Cost talked about his new report arguing that while Congress was designed to be the dominant branch of the federal government, it has b…7 minutes
- The Nomination and Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'ConnorThese three video clips highlight the selection process, nomination, confirmation, and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman elected to the Court. Sandra Day O’Connor wa…4 minutes
- Thurgood Marshall and the CourtGeorgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about Thurgood Marshall's cases before the Supreme Court during the World War II, including Adams v. United States…2 minutes
- Skinner v. Oklahoma (1942)Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about Nazi Germany's impact on Skinner v. Oklahoma (1942).2 minutesView All
- Jury Selection Process
Legislative Branch
- Arms Sales and TransfersQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Senior Research Fellow William Hartung talked about U.S. arms sales and transfers policy amid continued conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.5 minutes
- Senate HideawaysBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the purpose of Senate hideaways and Lyndon B. Johnson's many acquired office spaces.4 minutes
- Suicide of Senator Lester HuntBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the 1954 suicide of Senator Lester Hunt (D-WY).3 minutes
- Rebecca Felton and Gladys PyleBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including those of Rebecca Felton and Gladys Pyle, the first women to have served in the U.S. Senate for the Democra…6 minutes
- Legacy of the Caning of Charles SumnerBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the 1856 caning of Senator Charles Sumner (R-MA).5 minutesView All
- Arms Sales and Transfers
Media
- "The Great Dictator" (1940)Hollywood biographer Scott Eyman discussed his book, "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," and the impact of the silent film star's 1940 film, "The Great Dictator."7 minutes
- TV and the SenateBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the impact of television on the U.S. Senate.8 minutes
- 2023 State of Local News ReportTim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, talked about his organization's 2023 State of Local News Report, the decline of local news, and the impact that t…3 minutes
- Fact Checking Political CandidatesFactCheck.org Managing Editor Lori Robertson discusses the work and role of her organization and talks about two examples of her organization's work fact checking political candidates.3 minutes
- How Records Are MadeThis 1942 RCA Victor Corporation film showed the process of how records are made, including making the master plate and additional pressings. It was released as “Command Performance.” Reel America is …12 minutesView All
- "The Great Dictator" (1940)
Political Parties
- Political Party IdentificationCarroll Doherty, director of political research at the Pew Research Center, talked about Pew’s research on how party identification has shifted over the past three decades.3 minutes
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- Election Security and Improving State Election LawsHonest Elections Project Executive Director Jason Snead talked about his organization's report on election security and improving state election laws, including specific recommendations of banning ran…5 minutes
- Suicide of Senator Lester HuntBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the 1954 suicide of Senator Lester Hunt (D-WY).3 minutes
- Rebecca Felton and Gladys PyleBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including those of Rebecca Felton and Gladys Pyle, the first women to have served in the U.S. Senate for the Democra…6 minutesView All
- Political Party Identification
Science & Technology
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.EdChoice Vice President of Research & Innovation Paul DiPerna talked about his group’s recent survey of teenagers about their views of K-12 education in the United States, including with regard to top…5 minutes
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on U.S. Global RoleJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about the role of Americans on the global stage.5 minutes
- A World Without Nuclear WeaponsJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about his desire to see a world without nuclear weapons.3 minutes
- Japanese and American Economic CollaborationJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke Japan's economic and technological investments in, and collaborations with, the United …3 minutes
- Japan and Space ExplorationJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke about space-related collaborations between Japan and the United States.3 minutesView All
- Teens' Views of K-12 Education in the U.S.
Social Services
- Public Trust in GovernmentPresident and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service Max Stier talked about diminishing public trust in government and how to restore it.4 minutes
- Landmark Legislation: Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965Jim Morone, professor of political science and urban studies at Brown University, and Laurence Kotlikoff of Boston University, talked about the creation, impact, and shortcomings of Medicare and Medic…5 minutes
- Jacob RiisHoward Husock, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, talked about how Jacob Riis became involved in American housing history in NYC and the impact he had.5 minutes
- Slowing Population Growth Rates in the United States After the release of the initial 2020 U.S. Census results, The Hill's Reid Wilson discussed the factors contributing to the slowing population growth rates in the United States.2 minutes
- The Works Progress Administration Sandra Opdycke of Vassar College’s Institute for Innovation in Social Policy explained the history of FDR's Works Progress Administration (WPA), which gave employment to 8 million Americans during its…7 minutesView All
- Public Trust in Government
State History
- Medgar and Myrlie EversMSNBC host, political analyst, and author of "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America" Joy-Ann Reid talked about the lives and impact of Medgar and Myrlie Evers.4 minutes
- Blinding of Isaac Woodard and Military DesegregationJudge Richard Gergel, author of "Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring," discussed the blinding of World War …5 minutes
- Hip Hop Culture in Houston, TXAuthor Langston Wilkins described Hip Hop culture in Houston, TX. He discussed neighborhoods, the production of the music, and the "slab car culture" in the city.51 seconds
- Mason-Dixon LineAuthor Michael Barone talked about the historical significance of this boundary.4 minutes
- The Real Story of Smokey BearThis U.S. Forest Service film tells the story of the real Smokey Bear, from his rescue during a 1950 forest fire in New Mexico’s Capitan Mountains to his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. T…4 minutesView All
- Medgar and Myrlie Evers
Supreme Court Cases
- Legalization of Online Sports GamblingExecutive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling Keith Whyte discussed the rise of online gambling since the Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited 49 states and the Dis…4 minutes
- Thurgood Marshall and the CourtGeorgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about Thurgood Marshall's cases before the Supreme Court during the World War II, including Adams v. United States…2 minutes
- Skinner v. Oklahoma (1942)Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about Nazi Germany's impact on Skinner v. Oklahoma (1942).2 minutes
- Japanese Internment CasesGeorgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about three cases dealing with Japanese internment during World War II: Hirabayashi v. United States (1943), Korem…6 minutes
- Ex parte Quirin (1942)Georgetown University law professor Cliff Sloan, author of "The Court at War," talked about the case Ex parte Quirin (1942), which resulted from two groups of Nazi saboteurs arriving in the United Sta…6 minutesView All
- Legalization of Online Sports Gambling
U.S. History
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- America's First DiplomatAmerican History TV sat down for an interview about America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, with author Stacy Schiff.5 minutes
- The Iran-Contra ScandalUniversity of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus talked about the two parts of this scandal that occurred during President Ronald Reagan's second term in office in 1985-1986. Arch…-1673 seconds
- "The Great Dictator" (1940)Hollywood biographer Scott Eyman discussed his book, "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," and the impact of the silent film star's 1940 film, "The Great Dictator."7 minutes
- Senate HideawaysBetty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the purpose of Senate hideaways and Lyndon B. Johnson's many acquired office spaces.4 minutesView All
- Significance of Women's History Month
World History
- U.S., Japan, and Foreign PolicyJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he spoke about foreign policy related collaborations between Japan and the United States.13 minutes
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on U.S. Global RoleJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered an address before a joint meeting of Congress, in which he talked about the role of Americans on the global stage.5 minutes
- Arms Sales and TransfersQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Senior Research Fellow William Hartung talked about U.S. arms sales and transfers policy amid continued conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.5 minutes
- Significance of Women's History MonthRebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significance of women’s history month.9 minutes
- America's First DiplomatAmerican History TV sat down for an interview about America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, with author Stacy Schiff.5 minutesView All
- U.S., Japan, and Foreign Policy
