An investigation into America’s increasingly bitter, divided and toxic politics. PBS, YouTube, 13 Jan 2020. PART 1 Part One of the documentary traces how Barack Obama’s promise of unity collapsed as increasing racial, cultural and political divisions laid the groundwork for the rise of Donald Trump. PART 2 Part Two of the documentary examines how… Continue reading FRONTLINE PBS – America’s Great Divide: From Obama to Trump (13 Jan 2020)
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Colombia: From Cocaine to Cacao (9 Jan 2020)
In Colombia, the cultivation of coca, the main ingredient of cocaine, has nearly tripled over the past five years. As part of the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the country has embarked on a unique experiment to try to end coca farming and production, but freeing… Continue reading Colombia: From Cocaine to Cacao (9 Jan 2020)
The Evangelical Divide Over Religion in Politics (8 Jan 2020)
White evangelicals comprise a third of all Republican voters and are among the GOP’s most organized voting blocs. But wide support for Donald Trump in 2016, against a backdrop of scandals, has brought heavy media scrutiny and now some faith leaders are striving to move evangelicalism away from political associations. VICE’s Gianna Toboni travels to the… Continue reading The Evangelical Divide Over Religion in Politics (8 Jan 2020)
Robert Reich: Why I’m Still Hopeful About America
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains why as a liberal he still has hope for the future. (31 Dec 2019)
Video: “3 things are drawing Democrats to Buttigieg” (CNN, 1 Nov 2019)
(CNN, 1 Nov 2019) “Former Obama White House communications director Jen Psaki explains the characteristics that are drawing Democratic voters to 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.”
Video: “The political journey of Pete Buttigieg” (Washington Post, 30 Oct 2019)
(Washington Post, 30 Dec 2019) “Pete Buttigieg was just 29 when he was elected to lead South Bend, Ind. It was a city grappling with a changing economy and a shrinking population. But under Buttigieg’s leadership, new buildings went up, parks were renovated and downtown South Bend was revitalized. Known for being a Rhodes scholar… Continue reading Video: “The political journey of Pete Buttigieg” (Washington Post, 30 Oct 2019)
“The American Dream in 50 Seconds” – A Commentary by Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg describes the American Dream in 50 seconds, and explains what factors are making it increasingly hard for people to achieve that dream. Video recorded on 4 Mar 2019 by the ICPL. This excerpt is used for non-commercial educational purposes according to fair use copyright practices.