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Institute for New Economic Thinking
Wendy Brown on Healthcare.
Neoliberalism, warns Professor Wendy Brown, has created a form of reasoning in which human beings are reduced to their economic value and activity, and in which all fields of human activity are treated as markets and institutions,...
Makematic
The Horn Work
It struck fear into the hearts of the British – rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long. The most terrifying object in US history – the Horn Work!
Intelligence Squared
Parag Khanna on why South America will be the next superpower
Parag Khanna speaking at the IQ2 debate. Parag Khanna: South America will be the 21st century's superpower - IQ2 debate
Step Back History
Did JESUS Beat Columbus to the Americas?
So, I’m a Youtuber, and I’ve been doing this series about the crackpot theories about people who discovered America before Columbus, and, well you’re gonna be in the penultimate episode! How good for you! So, let me tell you about the...
Soliloquy
Why Hawaii Flies Its Cows
When Hawaiian Ranchers want to export cattle to the continental United States, sometimes they load their cows onto jet airlines and fly them across the ocean. By weight air travel is far more expensive than shipping on an ocean going...
Makematic
Pieces of Eight
In this video, viewers will learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that we most associate with pirates!
ACDC Leadership
The Economics of Inequality Part 2- Tax the Rich!
Are the richest 1% greedy? Should we tax the rich and force them to pay their fair share? What's the first step toward fighting income inequality? These are the questions that I attempt to answer in the video. NOTE- I got some complaints...
History Hit
The Battle for North America
On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...
Curated Video
What is the Significance of 1619?
The year 2026 marks the bicentennial of a landmark year in US history – when the first European women and enslaved people arrived on North American soil, and US democracy was born.
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Our thoughts on history
What do we normally do when we think about history? Is there a problem thinking this way?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
Curated Video
John Brown's Pike
Abolitionist John Brown commissioned a blacksmith to produce hundreds of pikes – deadly spear-like weapons made from iron and wood, for his team of militiamen to raid the armoury and help set enslaved people free. But it ended in failure...
Healthcare Triage
Life Expectancy and the United States' Inequality Problem
Healthcare Triage often notes that lots of health metrics are improving in the US. But that is not the case with life expectancy. Life span is decreasing, and the losses are not equally distributed. The lives of the poor are getting...
Makematic
Peggy Shippen
In this video, viewers will learn about Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia IT Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.
Red Rock Films
Who was Charles Drew?
How an outstanding athlete dedicated himself to medicine, saved thousands of lives in World War II and proved that all people are the same on the inside.
AllTime 10s
10 Disturbing Government Cover-Ups Hidden From The Public
The government is there to prevent anarchy and even possibly act as a safety net for those who are most vulnerable in our society. But that is unfortunately not always the case, as the following 10 examples demonstrate.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: The First Settlement - The Spanish Missions And Native American Slavery
Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. Colonization Of North America The First Settlement. This video looks at the Spanish attempts at spreading Catholicism...
The Wall Street Journal
Fixing the Supply Chain
Sourcing and delivering food depends on supply chains that are sustainable. Agriculture has the most to gain, or lose. Will Big Ag lead the way?
Kids Learning Videos
Bears! Learn about Bears for Kids
Bears!
Learning about bears for kids! There are so many different types of bears in the world. This bear video can teach children about the many kinds of bears and what their names are. Bears are fun to learn about and kids will...
Learning about bears for kids! There are so many different types of bears in the world. This bear video can teach children about the many kinds of bears and what their names are. Bears are fun to learn about and kids will...
History Hit
Protest, Spirit of the People: Vietnam's effect on Britain
How did the youth in the U.S. and Britain view the war?<br/>
Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 2
Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 2
After Skool
H-1B Immigration: America's Secret Weapon - Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku explains how America's poor education system has created a shortage of Americans who can perform high skilled technology jobs. As a result, America's H-1B Genius visa is used to attract immigrants who are skilled enough...
Curated Video
The Explosive Story of Dynamite Hill
When Black residents moved into one neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, White supremacists unleashed a wave of terror against the community.
Independent Producers
U.S. Military Preserves Historic Sites in Ancient Mesopotamia
War time chaos often puts cultural heritage at risk with looting and pillaging of historic artifacts. This radio story tells of an unusual partnership between two groups: the military and archaeologists. They are working together to...
The Economist
Chip wars: the other fight between China and America
The trade war between China and America is not just about traditional products like steel and cars. A battle for dominance is under way in semiconductor chips, as the two superpowers fight to control this global industry.
AllTime 10s
10 Things You Remember Wrong
From the moon landings to the momentous end of WW2. These are just a few of the ultra famous historical events that are mis-remembered by the masses!