Liberals vs Conservatives
AdultsEducationPoliticsPsychologySocietyAre Republicans and Democrats different because of biology?
History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler
AdultsHistoryPoliticsSocietyHis face is recognized all over the world - the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Che Guevara.
How do executive orders work? - Christina Greer
AdultsEqualityHistorySocietyPoliticsOn January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln legally changed the status of over 3 million people from "slave" to "free." But his emancipation proclamation wasn't a law - it was an executive order. The framers of the American Constitution made this power available to the executive branch. But what exactly is this tool, how does it work, and what's the extent of its power? Christina Greer explains.
How does impeachment work? - Alex Gendler
AdultsJusticePoliticsSocietyEducationFor most jobs, it's understood that you can be fired - whether for crime, incompetence, or just poor performance. But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country - or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. But how does it work? Alex Gendler details the process of impeachment.
The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch
AdultsCitiesHistorySocietyPoliticsOn August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history's most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world. Konrad H. Jarausch details the history of the Berlin Wall.
How does the Nobel Peace Prize work? - Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth
AdultsHistorySocietyPoliticsAmong the top prestigious awards in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has honored some of the most celebrated and revered international figures and organizations in history. But how does the nomination process work? And who exactly is eligible? Adeline Cuvelier and Toril Rokseth detail the specifics of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Why Socrates Hated Democracy
AdultsHistoryPoliticsPhilosophyWe're used to thinking hugely well of democracy. But interestingly, one of the wisest people who ever lived, Socrates, had deep suspicions of it.
Wait... Is China Really the Leader in Green Energy?
AdultsGlobal WarmingWorldPoliticsEnvironmentEconomyWith plans to pull out of the Paris climate deal, the US is quickly falling behind in the race for clean energy. So who's winning?
POLITICAL THEORY - Karl Marx
AdultsEconomyHistoryPoliticsPhilosophyKarl Marx remains deeply important today not as the man who told us what to replace capitalism with, but as someone who brilliantly pointed out certain of its problems. The School of Life, a pro-Capitalist institution, takes a look.
What Ever Happened To Saving The Rainforest?
AdultsEnvironmentGlobal WarmingNatureSocietyPoliticsThe efforts to save the Amazon rainforest actually did save it. However, new threats have arisen to combat conservation efforts.
What If We Have A Nuclear War?
AdultsGlobal WarmingTechnologyWorldSciencePoliticsWhat would happen if a nuclear weapon was dropped near you?
Post-Truth: Why Facts Don't Matter Anymore
AdultsPhilosophySocietyPoliticsMediaWhy we can't seem to agree on what's true when it's easier than ever to check.