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A look into American politics

Take a peek into the fascinating world of American politics -- with a few talks from some political leaders themselves.

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Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship
14:07

Noah Feldman

Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship

14 minutes 7 seconds
Lessons from past presidents
18:28

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Lessons from past presidents

18 minutes 28 seconds
Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse 
16:26

Jimmy Carter

Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse 

16 minutes 26 seconds
I think we all need a pep talk
03:28

Kid President

I think we all need a pep talk

3 minutes 28 seconds
This is what democracy looks like
12:38

Anthony D. Romero

This is what democracy looks like

12 minutes 38 seconds
American bipartisan politics can be saved -- here's how
10:38

Bob Inglis

American bipartisan politics can be saved -- here's how

10 minutes 38 seconds
The case for optimism on climate change
25:10

Al Gore

The case for optimism on climate change

25 minutes 10 seconds
What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak
06:22

Mark Forsyth

What's a snollygoster? A short lesson in political speak

6 minutes 22 seconds
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