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Monday, October 21, 2019
Do Endorsements Matter in Primary Elections?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in a rally in New York City. In addition to showing part of her speech, this clip looks at the issue of endorsements and their impact on primary campaigns.
Monday, October 21, 2019
The Potential Timeline for the Impeachment Inquiry

Jason Dick, editor at Roll Call and Alayna Treene, White House reporter at Axios, discussed the potential timelines for the impeachment inquiries of President Trump. They reacted to a clip from Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) discussing the process.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Policing Free Speech

At a speech at Georgetown University Facebook CEO and found Mark Zuckerberg discussed free expression and social tension. He cited examples relating to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail, protests during the Vietnam War and Eugene Debs. Reactions from Bernice King and Elizabeth Warren are also included.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Congressional Leaders Meet at the White House after House Syria Resolution

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution with a vote of 354-60 opposing the withdrawal of troops from Syria. After the vote, Congressional leaders met with President Trump about the situation in Syria. Debate on the House resolution and reactions to the White House meeting are included.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Vice President Pence Announces Turkish Ceasefire in Syria

Vice President Pence spoke with reporters in Ankara after reaching an agreement with Turkey on a 120-hour pause in military operations in northern Syria to facilitate the removal of Kurdish forces, which will be followed by a permanent ceasefire.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Highlights from the Fourth Democratic Presidential Debate

A breakdown of the fourth Democratic Presidential debate in Ohio on October 15, 2019. Clips and analysis of the debate are included and data is provided about each candidates' speaking time.
Monday, October 14, 2019
2019 State Opening of British Parliament

Queen Elizabeth II delivered remarks during the State Opening of British Parliament. Her remarks, commonly referred to as the Queen’s Speech, outlines the priorities for the new parliamentary session. Topics included Brexit, the UK’s global leadership, and investments in science and education.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
C-SPAN/Ipsos Poll on Public Perceptions of Elections

Ipsos’s Clifford Young also talked about the results of the most recent C-SPAN / Ipsos poll on election security and voting.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
An Explanation of the Decision to Remove Troops from Syria

James Antle, editor of the American Conservative explained the background of the decision to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Syria and gave his opinions on the situation. He spoke about the complicated relationships between Turkey, the Kurds and the United States.
Friday, October 11, 2019
An Explanation of the Hong Kong Protests and the NBA

Michael Pillsbury, an outside adviser to President Trump on China policy, explained the historical background of the relationship between Hong Kong and China and the recent protests. Also in response to a tweet from Houston Rockets' manager in support of the protests, Mr. Pillsbury spoke about the role that China plays in the NBA.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Speaker Pelosi and Representative Schiff on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

During a press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff discussed their decision not to hold a full House vote to call for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) discussed the House Democrats' decision to not hold a full House vote to start an impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
Monday, September 30, 2019
The Relationship between the United States and Ukraine

Nina Jankowicz, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine. She discussed the history of Ukraine's relationship with the United States and the election of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Do Endorsements Matter in Primary Elections?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in a rally in New York City. In addition to showing part of her speech, this clip looks at the issue of endorsements and their impact on primary campaigns.

Monday, October 21, 2019

The Potential Timeline for the Impeachment Inquiry

Jason Dick, editor at Roll Call and Alayna Treene, White House reporter at Axios, discussed the potential timelines for the impeachment inquiries of President Trump. They reacted to a clip from Rep.…

Friday, October 18, 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Policing Free Speech

At a speech at Georgetown University Facebook CEO and found Mark Zuckerberg discussed free expression and social tension. He cited examples relating to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a…

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Congressional Leaders Meet at the White House after House Syria Resolution

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution with a vote of 354-60 opposing the withdrawal of troops from Syria. After the vote, Congressional leaders met with President Trump about…

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Vice President Pence Announces Turkish Ceasefire in Syria

Vice President Pence spoke with reporters in Ankara after reaching an agreement with Turkey on a 120-hour pause in military operations in northern Syria to facilitate the removal of Kurdish forces,…

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Highlights from the Fourth Democratic Presidential Debate

A breakdown of the fourth Democratic Presidential debate in Ohio on October 15, 2019. Clips and analysis of the debate are included and data is provided about each candidates' speaking time.

Monday, October 14, 2019

2019 State Opening of British Parliament

Queen Elizabeth II delivered remarks during the State Opening of British Parliament. Her remarks, commonly referred to as the Queen’s Speech, outlines the priorities for the new parliamentary…

Thursday, October 10, 2019

C-SPAN/Ipsos Poll on Public Perceptions of Elections

Ipsos’s Clifford Young also talked about the results of the most recent C-SPAN / Ipsos poll on election security and voting.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

An Explanation of the Decision to Remove Troops from Syria

James Antle, editor of the American Conservative explained the background of the decision to withdraw remaining U.S. troops from Syria and gave his opinions on the situation. He spoke about the…

Friday, October 11, 2019

An Explanation of the Hong Kong Protests and the NBA

Michael Pillsbury, an outside adviser to President Trump on China policy, explained the historical background of the relationship between Hong Kong and China and the recent protests. Also in response…

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Speaker Pelosi and Representative Schiff on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

During a press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Adam Schiff discussed their decision not to hold a full House vote to call for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) discussed the House Democrats' decision to not hold a full House vote to start an impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

Monday, September 30, 2019

The Relationship between the United States and Ukraine

Nina Jankowicz, an expert on Eastern and Central Europe, talked about the relationship between the U.S. and Ukraine. She discussed the history of Ukraine's relationship with the United States and the…

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Do Endorsements Matter in Primary Elections?

The Potential Timeline for the Impeachment Inquiry

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Policing Free Speech

Congressional Leaders Meet at the White House after House Syria Resolution

Vice President Pence Announces Turkish Ceasefire in Syria

Highlights from the Fourth Democratic Presidential Debate

2019 State Opening of British Parliament

C-SPAN/Ipsos Poll on Public Perceptions of Elections

An Explanation of the Decision to Remove Troops from Syria

An Explanation of the Hong Kong Protests and the NBA

Speaker Pelosi and Representative Schiff on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

The Relationship between the United States and Ukraine

Do Endorsements Matter in Primary Elections?

The Potential Timeline for the Impeachment Inquiry

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Policing Free Speech

Congressional Leaders Meet at the White House after House Syria Resolution

Vice President Pence Announces Turkish Ceasefire in Syria

Highlights from the Fourth Democratic Presidential Debate

2019 State Opening of British Parliament

C-SPAN/Ipsos Poll on Public Perceptions of Elections

An Explanation of the Decision to Remove Troops from Syria

An Explanation of the Hong Kong Protests and the NBA

Speaker Pelosi and Representative Schiff on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

Rep. Lesko (R-AZ) on House Vote for an Impeachment Inquiry

The Relationship between the United States and Ukraine