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The Video the Royal Family Does Not Want You To See | Nabil Abdulrashid
Everything You Need To Know About Harry & Meghan.
Bullied
From people who live with the scars of having been bullied to families who now grieve the loss of their child to suicide in the wake of brutal acts of bullying, this film examines the reasons why people bully and the fallout that occurs from that bullying. 
A Guide to US Empire in Africa: Neocolonial Order & AFRICOM
Abby Martin speaks to Eugene Puryear to discuss the big picture of US imperialism in Africa: From the Berlin Conference to the subversion of liberation movements to neocolonial puppets and the current sprawl of AFRICOM "counterterrorism." 
CNN: Criticism Of Sinema On $15 Minimum Wage Is Sexist
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (Ariz.) office is pushing back against criticism of her Friday vote to reject a $15 minimum wage bill, with a spokeswoman for the senator calling commentary on the way in which she cast her vote sexist. Sinema was among eight Democrats who...
Why You Shouldn't Be Distracted By The Royal Circus | Prof John Ashton
“We’re all being tempted to be distracted by the circus that is Meghan, Harry & the Royal Family, this is classic distraction stuff” - John Ashton
How We All Became Richard Nixon | Adam Curtis
This short film uses the story of Richard Nixon’s paranoia to explore how a similar outlook has been perpetuated on the larger social scale by the new media age. Skimming through the evolution of the mainstream media via television and newspapers, this short film comments on...
Permaculture Is a Way of Thinking | Andrew Faust
This is a clip from The Evolution of Ecological Consciousness (2013). Watch the full documentary here.
Can You Trust the Media? | Manufacturing Consent Explained
The term "fake news" is thrown around without much thought, but with more and more people losing faith in the media, honesty in news broadcasting is something we need to consider. In this episode, Second Thought takes a look at whose interests the corporate media serves, and...
Grief, Sacred Rage and Revolutionary Love | Bioneers
For too long women in general and women of color even more pointedly have been told to suppress their grief and rage in the name of love and forgiveness. No more. How do we reclaim our emotions in the labor of loving others? What might authentic reckoning, apology, and...
One Hundred Thousand Beating Hearts: An Evolution From Industrial To Regenerative Farming
Fourth generation cattleman Will Harris shares his evolution from industrial to regenerative farmer.
The Last Guardians
The Last Guardians is an award-winning documentary made with the indigenous Sàpara and Kichwa communities of Ecuador's Amazon. Now, more than ever, the global community can learn from indigenous knowledge and wisdom in its battle to conserve the planet. Becoming, once more...
Honest Government Ad | News Corp Bargaining Code
The Australien Government has made an ad about the new Media legislation it just passed, and it's surprisingly honest and informative.
Mutual Aid And Dual Power | Praxis 101
"One of the most common questions I get on my channel is "what can normal people do to help?" So, here's a video on what you can do to help! Building dual power and getting involved in mutual aid networks are some of the most effective ways to win over new people to the cause...
All Is Self
The chaos we see in society is a reflection of the chaos within the minds of human beings. If we wish to heal society, we need to heal ourselves. Our society, and consequently us as individuals, operates on a worldview based in separation, in seeing and feeling ourselves to...
Breaking Free of Old Habits, Addiction, and Past Traumas with Dr. Gabor Maté
It’s part of the human condition to run away from pain. Most of us have habits that we acquired as a way to cope with painful childhood experiences or traumas, which unfortunately don’t serve us as adults. These habits can manifest as addiction in a wide variety of forms...
Haiti's Century of US Coups, Invasions & Puppets
Amidst mass protests against their US-backed dictator, Abby Martin covers how the US Empire has determined the destiny of the Haitian people for generations. 
How Socialists Can Win Elections
Since 2015, the U.S. has witnessed the rise of an insurgent left electoral movement. Not only did Bernie Sanders nearly win the Democratic nomination twice, but socialists across the country have started gaining power – from city councils to congressional seats. But if you’re...
Is The State Your Enemy?
What is the State's role? How does its theoretical purpose compare to its actions in reality? In this episode, Second Thought considers the role of the modern state and evaluates whether it's fulfilling its stated duty to the people. 
Truth Behind SNL’s Controversial Israel Joke
Abby Martin responds to the outcry against Michael Che's joke on the last episode of Saturday Night Live about medical apartheid in Israel.
Capitalist Realism, Mental Illness and Societies of Control
Capitalist realism is the ambient all pervasive atmosphere where it's just sort of implied that capitalism is all there is. It conditions how we view the world, how we work, our social relations, even our thoughts and behaviors. When it comes to mental health, capitalist...
Nicholas Christakis - Our Common Humanity
“These wonderful qualities that bind us together, that reflect our common humanity are unbelievably unbelievable and wonderful to see. And so this is one of the reasons I'm optimistic.” Nicholas Christakis
Jane Goodall - Pandemic
“It is our disregard for nature and our disrespect of the animals we should share the planet with that has caused this pandemic.” Jane Goodall
The Problem With Hyper-Individualism
The "hyper-individualist" mindset runs rampant in capitalist nations, especially the US, where it's praised as "hard work" and "common sense." In this episode, Second Thought takes a look at why the individualist mindset is counterproductive and an utterly absurd way to view...
Power, Profit and Populism: The Battle for Hard Brexit
Brexit was presented as a populist revolution against the elite. But in the years since the referendum, a group of men deep in the heart of the British establishment have been carrying out a coup of a different kind – using Brexit to try and turn Britain into a low-tax, low...
Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress
For the last two centuries progress has been our reason for being; progress has provided us with better ways of living. But progress has also given us napalm, pesticides, nuclear waste and global warming. And progress significantly altered our planet for the long term. It can...
The Reunited States
The Reunited States is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows the unsung heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides.
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Vampires, They Exist?!
Vampires reveal their existence to human beings. The media reacts. In the first half, this film examines the reaction of two media outlets as well as the reaction of several college students, captured by a film student conducting man on the street interviews. In the second...
America Compared: Why Other Countries Treat Their People So Much Better
We're taught to believe that America is the greatest country on earth and that it couldn't possibly get any better. Let's put that claim to the test. In this episode, we'll compare the US to other wealthy nations using several key metrics: "low-skilled" job compensation...
How Britain Could Become a Failed State | George Monbiot
Don't think it could happen? Think again... Full 24min Interview. 
Artifishal: The Fight to Save Wild Salmon
Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. Thanks...
The Man Who Exposed Amazon
The Gravel Institute is launching a new series to supplement our explainer videos: mini-documentaries on the struggles of workers in our stagnating, highly unequal economy. This video focuses on Chris Smalls, an Amazon warehouse employee who exposed their deeply unsafe...
The Free Market Isn't Free | The GameStop Saga Explained
By popular demand, here's Second Thought's take on the GameStop/Reddit/Robinhood stock market debacle. In this episode, we take a look at the strange and deeply funny spectacle of a bunch of normal people tanking a hedge fund, but more importantly, we analyze what the...
More Of Everything - A Film about Swedish Forestry
The Swedish forestry model is promoted as a success story, promising both climate change mitigation and safeguarding of biodiversity, but is this really true?
Changing the World is SIMPOL
Ever wondered why governments aren't acting fast enough on climate and other global problems? Ever wondered what you can do? Sign on to the SIMPOL campaign at:
Freedom of Information Under Attack From Secret Government Unit | Mary Fitzgerald
It’s literally a matter of life and death… Protect Freedom of Information, Sign the Petition. 
The Great Reset - Conspiracy or Fact?
Everyone's talking about the Great Reset - the economic proposal unveiled by Prince Charles and the WEF last year - but how significant is it, and how likely are the conspiracy theories that claim it will be used to bring in a New World Order?
Hypocrisy of the Free Speech Warriors | Ronan Burtenshaw
Here's what the free speech warriors never talk about...
The Tiny House Fire Truck That Runs on Waste Vegetable Oil!
Today Happen Films is taking a tour of this incredible tiny house truck that runs on waste vegetable oil! BEV, the biosphere emergency vehicle, is the mobile home for artists Brenna Quinlan and Charlie Mgee when they're on the road traveling in Australia. The house features a...
America's Prescription Drug Cartel
The United States has the most expensive prescription drugs in the world. We often pay ten times the price for the same drug, even though there's no difference at all. Why is American healthcare so expensive? In this episode, we take a brief look at America's prescription...
How Socialists Solved The Housing Crisis
American housing is in crisis. With more luxury housing being built every day while huge numbers of people are stuck with substandard homes or none at all, the U.S. model for housing has proven to be a catastrophe. Zohran Mamdani, New York State assemblyman, talks about how...
They Call Us Criminals
This upcoming documentary aims to expose the reality of the animals suffering within industries that exploit them, as well as showcase the work of Animal Rights activists in Canada. All while debunking the idea that activists are extremists, criminals and terrorists. The...
Sacheen: Breaking the Silence
SACHEEN is a story of redemption and resilience, of pride and perseverance. Sacheen Littlefeather remains proud that she is the first person, the first woman of color, to utilize the Academy Awards to make a political statement. And now her own story, produced by One Bowl...
J.K. Rowling | ContraPoints
Contrapoints tackles the J.K. Rowling controversy. Clocking in at 90 minutes, it's essentially a feature documentary.
Voices of the Grandmothers
Imagine growing up with the dream seeds of a wise grandmother, whose inner knowing is distilled within her stories, myths, and songs. These messages serve as a map for you and the future generations. Find your way in the world. Bring out your gifts. Connect with your true...
The Minimum Wage Debate Explained
Since the minimum wage is in the news again, I figured it would be a good time to address some things that are never brought up. In this episode we take a look at the minimum wage and why some people are against it being raised, but more importantly, we examine what the whole...
Rebel For Life, A Powerful Story about Our Ultimate Challenge: To Protect Life on Earth
Rebel for Life is a truly engaging story about a young hospital doctor who has turned into a radical climate activist. Dr. Vishal Chauhan, son of Indian immigrants, was working as a hospital doctor in the UK. Understanding that the Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis he makes a...
Happy Teachers Will Change the World: Bringing Mindfulness into Education
Being a teacher in the world of today is a demanding job with lots of challenges, often resulting in stress and burn-out. Is there a solution?
The Way Out: Facing the Climate Crisis
What can we do, when time is running out? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has a revolutionary proposal for facing the Climate Crisis. “The way out is in,” he states. “The way out of climate change is inside each of us.” His invitation is to stop: to stop running and to take a good...
To Live Awake
We live in challenging times. To live awake, in harmony and truly connected is an art. The basic condition of this art is to come home to yourself and be fully present. But how to do that?
If The Government Can Get Away With 100,000 Covid Deaths, It Can Get Away With Anything | Peter Jukes
“What's been the cost of the pandemic lies? Well, at least 100,000 dead. And yet this government remains at 40 percent in the polls”
Dreaming the Future | Kenny Ausubel
This video is part of a series called "Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions," which celebrates some of the best moments of the Bioneers conference through the last 30 years. Founders Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simons, who organized these brilliant lectures...
The Rights of Nature: A Global Movement
Western views and the legal system tend to view nature as property, and as a resource from which wealth is extracted, a commodity whose only value is to provide for human needs. But for millennia indigenous communities have viewed themselves as part of nature.
The Media Created a Monster. Now They Want to Wash Their Hands | George Monbiot
"How did this reality TV star Donald Trump become President of the United States?"
Jan. 6 Was An Inside Job
Abby Martin and Mike Prysner bring you up to date about the DC Capital attack with shocking new details about the seriousness of the operation, the depths of the inside job, and who from the government may land in prison for it (including Trump). Brian Becker, host of The...
How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction | Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté CM (born January 6, 1944) is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician. He has a background in family practice and a special interest in childhood development and trauma, and in their potential lifelong impacts on physical and mental health, including on autoimmune...
Does Capitalism Mean Freedom? | Zephyr Teachout
According to the standard account, capitalism—whatever your criticisms of it—is synonymous with freedom. Zephyr Teachout explains how we are told other systems necessitate central planning by undemocratic bureaucracies. But what if that’s not true? capitalism puts us at the...
Is "Big Government" Really the Problem? | Briahna Joy Gray
Conservatives like to complain about "Big Government," but despite lower government spending than many peer nations, America is less prosperous and less free. Briahna Joy Gray explains how the government isn't bad because it's big: it's bad because it's bought.
How 100% Clean Energy Could Power Our Cities and Towns
Grist built this tiny model town to show what it would look like if we tried to transition to 100% clean energy. In the real world, it’s even more difficult. Staff reporter Shannon Osaka wrote about what it really means when cities say they’re going ‘100 percent renewable.’