Videos

Grammy Award winner and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D discussed the music of social change and his “Songs That Shook the Planet” project. The National Museum of African American History…

Motherboard Senior Editor Samantha Cole examined the relationship between sex work and the development of the internet. This event was hosted by Powerhouse Arena in New York City.

Daily Beast journalist Kelly Weill reported on the rise of the Flat Earth movement and other conspiracy theories disseminated through online platforms. She was interviewed by Reason Magazine…

The Washington Post hosted a virtual discussion on the impact of hip hop on culture. Joining the conversation were Kevin Young, the National Museum of African American History and Culture director, and Dwandalyn…

Viewers responded to the question, “What is your top news story of 2021?”

Viewers responded to the question, “What is your top news story of 2021?”

Peter Coleman, director of the Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University, talked about how to navigate the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and political polarization…

Authors Uli Beutter Cohen and Min Jin Lee discussed Ms. Cohen’s book, Between the Lines: Stories from the Underground. This program, moderated by Belletrist’s Karah Preiss and Books are…

Brookings Institution senior fellow Jonathan Rauch suggested that cancel culture and social media misinformation are eroding the truth. He is the author of the book, The Constitution of…

Washington Post Style editor Amy Argetsinger provided a history of the Miss America pageant and how it has responded to the women’s movement and social and political changes over its…

Futuro Media’s Julio Ricardo Varela discussed his “In the Thick” podcast, which focuses on Latino politics and culture. This program is part of a “Washington Journal” series highlighting…

Amanda Montell and Zakiya Harris examined the use of language in creating and maintaining what they call ‘cultish influence.’ The Elliott Bay Book company in Seattle hosted this virtual…

Telecommunications analysts Randolph May and Will Rinehart defined, discussed, and debated “cancel culture.” They also talked about related telecommunications issues such as social media…

Wellstone Books publisher Steve Kettmann and contributors Cynthia Tucker and Anthony Scaramucci shared their thoughts about the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the direction…

Economist and bestselling author Noreena Hertz shared her views on technology, social media, and societal isolation. The virtual event was hosted by Town Hall Seattle in Seattle, Washington.

A panel of music scholars discussed the life of Ludwig van Beethoven and his popularity in the United States from the 19th century to the present day. The National Archives hosted this…

Viewers responded to the question “Is there a ‘cancel culture’ against conservatives?”

Essayist Samantha Irby shared her thoughts on identity, body image, and her writing style. This virtual event was sponsored by Town Hall Seattle.

Affectiva co-founder Rana el Kaliouby discussed her invention of Emotion AI, the programming of artificial intelligence to read non-verbal cues and detect emotions.

This Redbook Magazine film shows how young adults with children are a booming demographic and argues that the magazine can help them navigate a new way of life. It uses photographs, magazine text,…