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Judges: Why They Matter in American Elections
Americans don’t vote for Supreme Court judges or Federal judges, so why is the topic of judges so critical to American elections? This animation explains how the judicial branch has become increasingly politicized and polarized, and why who gets to make judicial nominees is a driving force in American elections.
It is part of a series of Bertelsmann Foundation animations covering key topics in the 2024 American election.
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HtFD Season 5 Ep. 15 | The Republican Thread: Conservatism in the 20th Century | Ft. Jacob Heilbrunn
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In conversation with Andrew Keen, the American journalist Jacob Heilbrunn, outlines the continuous history of the close association of conservative views and the Republican Party in the early to Mid-Twentieth Century. He describes the party's support of strong anti-immigrant racial differences in the 1920s, hostility to the New Deal, support of the anti-Communist campaign of Senator McCarthy in...
How the European Parliament election is relevant to the United States
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New Animation! The European Parliament Election will take place from June 6-9, 2024. Watch this animation to learn how the European Parliament election is relevant to citizens of the United States and how it will shape the future relationship between the U.S. & the European Union. Created by Sara Leming (Bertelsmann Foundation) in collaboration with the European Parliament Liaison Office in Was...
Who Ya Calling Stupid? The Economy & American Election
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"It's the economy stupid!" - This remains one of the most famous axioms in American politics. But what does it mean for the United States’ 2024 Presidential Election? In this video, Bertelsmann Foundation's Samuel George discusses the relationship between the US economy and US elections. It is part of our Bertelsmann Foundation election animation series covering key topics that could sway elect...
Transatlantic Barometer Educational Expert Interview Series | How Voter Turnout Affects Democracy
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In this nonpartisan, educational expert interview, Brand Bohrn discusses how voter turnout can affect the future of democracy. To learn more important topics in the U.S., UK, Canada, EU and its member states, visit the Transatlantic Barometer, an interactive multimedia site that provides quick facts, infographics, and reliable information on pressing transatlantic challenges. You can access the...
How to Fix Democracy Season 5 Ep. 14 | Pursuing Gay Rights in America’s Democracy | James Kirchick
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For this episode, host Andrew Keen sits down with James Kirchick journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington. They discuss the historical exclusion of gay individuals within American democracy, with a particular emphasis on the challenges from legal persecution to professional exclusion and social stigmatization, Kirchick and Keen exp...
How To Fix Democracy Season 5 | Jeffrey Rosen
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In this episode we delve into Jeffrey Rosen's latest work The Pursuit of Happiness. As the President of the National Constitution Center and a Professor of Law at George Washington University, Rosen brings a unique perspective on America's democratic foundations. Through an exploration of classical writers and America's own philosophers and political founders, Rosen and Keen engage in a discuss...
Exploring the Education Divide in American Politics
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American politics have become deeply divided and polarized. Numerous well-known cleavages contribute to this situation. However, over the past decade, another significant dividing line has gained prominence: education. In 2020, more than 60% of voters with a college degree supported Biden. Why has education emerged as such a reliable predictor of voting behavior? Explore our latest explanatory ...
Bobi Wine: A Dream of Democracy
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The Bertelsmann Foundation and Aspen Institute are pleased to announce the premiere of Season Three of the Leadership in Action series. In episode two, Bobi Wine, a beloved musician turned opposition political leader takes viewers inside his perilous fight for democracy in Uganda. For the last 37 years, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has ruled with an iron first, violently suppressing protes...
Dr. Andrew Selee on Migration | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 8
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How can transatlantic countries ethically and effectively manage migration? Dr. Andrew Selee, President of the Migration Policy Institute, discusses the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on transatlantic migration; hallmarks of effective, humanitarian, and safe migration policy; examples of proper migration and integration management in transatlantic countries; and areas for transatlantic ...
Zeitenwende: The Next Era of German Security
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On the second anniversary of Olaf Scholz’s seminal Zeitenwende speech, we are excited to announce the launch of our explanatory animation on German security and defense. The animation gives a detailed overview of the three pillars comprising Germany’s June 2023 National Security Strategy: robust, resilient, and sustainable. The robust pillar emphasizes a commitment to NATO and the transatlantic...
Transatlantic Threads: Navigating MENA's Digital Transformation
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The Bertelsmann Foundation and the Wilson Center are pleased to announce the release of our latest animation: Transatlantic Threads: Navigating MENA's Digital Transformation. MENA’s growing e-commerce market and strategic position between Europe and Asia opens opportunities for the transatlantic partnership to increase investment and support digital connectivity projects in the region. The U.S....
Leadership in Action: Jan Eliasson
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The Bertelsmann Foundation and Aspen Institute are pleased to announce the premiere of Season Three of the Leadership in Action series. In episode one, Jan Eliasson, is a Swedish diplomat and former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, takes us through key moments of leadership in his career of diplomacy and peace keeping. This is his story, in his own words. Interview by Anthony Sil...
Tinderbox, Belt & Road: China in the Balkans
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In recent years, Chinese investment has poured into Southeast Europe, offering access to desperately-needed development financing. But at what cost? The conditions around the cash have raised concerns related to democracy, labor standards, and debt. It is part of a China’s Belt and Road initiative, and an extension of the controversial approach China has already taken in Africa and Latin Americ...
Primary vs Caucus - What's the Difference?
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In 2024, Americans will pick their presidential candidates via a series of primary and caucus contests across each state. The process has tremendously important consequences, but many do not understand exactly how it works. In this animation from the Bertelsmann Foundation, we cover the difference between a Primary and a Caucus. This is the first in a series of animations from the Bertelsmann F...
Catherine Regis on Artificial Intelligence | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 7
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Catherine Regis on Artificial Intelligence | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 7
Santiago Cabanas | Transatlantic Periscope Ambassador Series
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Santiago Cabanas | Transatlantic Periscope Ambassador Series
How to make a forecast on RANGE
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How to make a forecast on RANGE
Can you explain the offsides rule in American football? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep8
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Can you explain the offsides rule in American football? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep8
What are Americans’ biggest misconceptions about Europe? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep7
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What are Americans’ biggest misconceptions about Europe? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep7
Where would you go in the United States | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep6
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Where would you go in the United States | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep6
How to Fix Democracy |
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How to Fix Democracy |
How can we get young people more involved? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep5
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How can we get young people more involved? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs, S2 Ep5
How can we be more inclusive? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2, Ep4
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How can we be more inclusive? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2, Ep4
What are the biggest challenges? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep3
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What are the biggest challenges? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep3
Why are we so polarized? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep2
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Why are we so polarized? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep2
What does it mean to you? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep1
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What does it mean to you? | Talking Transatlantic Affairs in Europe, S2 Ep1
Agora: Six Stories of Resilience in Athens
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Agora: Six Stories of Resilience in Athens
Geraldine Byrne Nason | Transatlantic Periscope Ambassador Series
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Geraldine Byrne Nason | Transatlantic Periscope Ambassador Series
Amie Stepanovich on Cybersecurity & Privacy | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 5
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Amie Stepanovich on Cybersecurity & Privacy | Transatlantic Barometer Expert Interview Series, Ep. 5