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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

"Gobble, I just want to tell you this, very important - you are, hereby, unconditionally pardoned," said President Donald Trump to Gobble, one of the two turkeys pardoned during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House, a tradition that began during the administration of George H.W. Bush.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Mood of the Nation on Thanksgiving 2025

U.S. Military Academy at West Point social sciences department senior fellow, pollster, and communication strategist Frank Luntz talked about the mood of the nation during the 2025 holiday season.
Friday, October 7, 2022
The Thanksgiving Story - "This Land Is Their Land"

This lesson features video clips from author David Silverman talking about the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and the relationship between the Wampanoag Native People and Plymouth Colony settlers. Silverman provides background on the story of the first Thanksgiving from different perspectives. He talks about the Wampanoag people and their community prior to the arrival of the English…
Monday, November 24, 2025
Role of Independent Voters in Politics

Independent Center senior adviser Adam Brandon talked about the role of independent voters in American politics.
Friday, July 22, 2022
StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide - "America’s 250th Anniversary"

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country. Throughout the process, they learn new skills, discover and develop new interests, and generate connections that impact their lives. You can incorporate this program into your curriculum, share it with colleagu…
Monday, November 24, 2025
Trump Administration and the U.S. Foster Care System

American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Naomi Schaefer Riley discussed the state of foster care in the U.S. and recent Trump administration actions to support youth transitioning out of the system.
Friday, November 21, 2025
President Trump Accuses Democrats of Seditious Behavior

President Donald Trump accused several Democratic lawmakers of seditious behavior, in response to a video directed at the country's military and intelligence servicemembers. In this clip, Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) comments on President Trump's reaction.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Potential Changes to Congressional Stock Trading Law

Investigative journalist Dave Levinthal talked about potential changes to congressional stock trading law. This clip also includes related remarks from Reps. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Tim Burchett (R-TN).
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Advantages and Disadvantages of AI Chatbots

Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) provided remarks at the beginning of a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations and Saudi Transformation

Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Director Mona Yacoubian talked about U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations and the upcoming U.S.-Saudi investment summit in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The recent 43-day government shutdown by the numbers

A look at the impact of the government shutdown on the politics, people, and the economy.
Monday, November 17, 2025
White House, Congress, and the Epstein Files

Bloomberg Government Senior White House Reporter Mica Soellner talked about the latest on the release of documents related to convicted financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Proposed Tariff Rebate Checks

Tax Foundation federal tax policy vice president Erica York talked about President Donald Trump's proposal to issue $2000 tariff rebate checks.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

"Gobble, I just want to tell you this, very important - you are, hereby, unconditionally pardoned," said President Donald Trump to Gobble, one of the two turkeys pardoned during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House, a tradition that began during the administration of Geor…

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Mood of the Nation on Thanksgiving 2025

U.S. Military Academy at West Point social sciences department senior fellow, pollster, and communication strategist Frank Luntz talked about the mood of the nation during the 2025 holiday season.

Friday, October 7, 2022

The Thanksgiving Story - "This Land Is Their Land"

This lesson features video clips from author David Silverman talking about the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and the relationship between the Wampanoag Native People and Plymouth Colony…

Monday, November 24, 2025

Role of Independent Voters in Politics

Independent Center senior adviser Adam Brandon talked about the role of independent voters in American politics.

Friday, July 22, 2022

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide - "America’s 250th Anniversary"

Looking for a project-based learning experience? StudentCam challenges middle and high school students to think critically about issues that affect them, their communities, and our country. Throughout…

Monday, November 24, 2025

Trump Administration and the U.S. Foster Care System

American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Naomi Schaefer Riley discussed the state of foster care in the U.S. and recent Trump administration actions to support youth transitioning out of the system…

Friday, November 21, 2025

President Trump Accuses Democrats of Seditious Behavior

President Donald Trump accused several Democratic lawmakers of seditious behavior, in response to a video directed at the country's military and intelligence servicemembers. In this clip, Sen. Elissa …

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Potential Changes to Congressional Stock Trading Law

Investigative journalist Dave Levinthal talked about potential changes to congressional stock trading law. This clip also includes related remarks from Reps. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) and Tim Burchett (R-…

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Advantages and Disadvantages of AI Chatbots

Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) provided remarks at the beginning of a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intellige…

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations and Saudi Transformation

Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Director Mona Yacoubian talked about U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations and the upcoming U.S.-Saudi investment summit in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

The recent 43-day government shutdown by the numbers

A look at the impact of the government shutdown on the politics, people, and the economy.

Monday, November 17, 2025

White House, Congress, and the Epstein Files

Bloomberg Government Senior White House Reporter Mica Soellner talked about the latest on the release of documents related to convicted financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Proposed Tariff Rebate Checks

Tax Foundation federal tax policy vice president Erica York talked about President Donald Trump's proposal to issue $2000 tariff rebate checks.

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2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Mood of the Nation on Thanksgiving 2025

The Thanksgiving Story - "This Land Is Their Land"

Role of Independent Voters in Politics

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide - "America’s 250th Anniversary"

Trump Administration and the U.S. Foster Care System

President Trump Accuses Democrats of Seditious Behavior

Potential Changes to Congressional Stock Trading Law

Advantages and Disadvantages of AI Chatbots

U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations and Saudi Transformation

The recent 43-day government shutdown by the numbers

White House, Congress, and the Epstein Files

Proposed Tariff Rebate Checks

2025 National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon

Mood of the Nation on Thanksgiving 2025

The Thanksgiving Story - "This Land Is Their Land"

Role of Independent Voters in Politics

StudentCam Documentary Competition Step-by-Step Guide - "America’s 250th Anniversary"

Trump Administration and the U.S. Foster Care System

President Trump Accuses Democrats of Seditious Behavior

Potential Changes to Congressional Stock Trading Law

Advantages and Disadvantages of AI Chatbots

U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relations and Saudi Transformation

The recent 43-day government shutdown by the numbers

White House, Congress, and the Epstein Files

Proposed Tariff Rebate Checks