Videos
The Truth About U.S. Taxes
The video transcript provides a detailed critique and analysis of the United States tax system in comparison with other advanced economies, specifically those in…
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Politics
Liberal vs. Conservative: A Neuroscientific Analysis with Gail Saltz | Big Think
This video features psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz discussing neuroscience research on structural brain differences between self-identified liberals and conservatives — specifically studies finding that…
Income
Regional and Demographic Variation in Income
National averages are a statistical illusion.
Jobs
Employee Ownership as a Structure
In the traditional corporate model, the wealth generated by a company's success flows almost exclusively to its shareholders and executives.
Corporate Power
Local Impacts of Corporate Decisions
When a massive corporation makes a decision in a distant boardroom, the ripple effects are felt deeply at the local level.
Housing
Landlord-Tenant Power and Information
The rental market is defined by a massive asymmetry of power and information.
Cost of Living
Regional Differences in Cost of Living
A salary of $60,000 is a middle-class life in the Midwest and a poverty-level income in San Francisco.
Social Safety Net
State Variation in Program Design
Because the U.S.
Politics
Is it easy to steal an election?
The video transcript explores the question: how feasible is it to steal the 2024 U.S. presidential election, focusing specifically on Pennsylvania, a crucial swing…
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The Roads to the Declaration of Independence….
In this detailed explanation of the reasons behind the American colonies’ declaration of independence, Belle unpacks the commonly oversimplified narrative that the revolution was…
Income
Bargaining Power
A paycheck is the result of a negotiation, even when it doesn't feel like one. How much an employer has to offer depends partly…
Income
The Minimum Wage Question
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009, the longest stretch without a raise since the minimum wage was created in…