March Madness bracket pools are what’s on everyone’s mind as the 2013 NCAA Tournament begins, so take the time to look at President Obama’s bracket with Dan Rubenstein.
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Best of Season 2 | Doomsday Preppers
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the end of days? NGC will study the full spectrum of prepper types, from lone wolves to full-fledged neighborhood networks. We’ll look at a variety of our best preppers from season 2 to see how their prepping styles differ. Join us as …
Read More »Dying Veteran’s Last Letter to Bush and Cheney
“To: George W. Bush and Dick Cheney From: Tomas Young I write this letter on the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War on behalf of my fellow Iraq War veterans. I write this letter on behalf of the 4,488 soldiers and Marines who died in Iraq. I write this letter …
Read More »Portrait of a Cinderella
Why is the Cinderella metaphor so much more prevalent in college basketball than other sports? In this video essay, Matt Ufford searches for the defining ideals of March Madness underdogs by examining the history of the NCAA tournament and the animated film that helped create the Disney empire.
Read More »Adrenaline Rushes for the Everyman
This video is like bungee jumping for broke people. Also, please don’t do any of these things. Song Credit: http://soundcloud.com/ventoleo/can-you
Read More »Part 1: Uneasy Coexistence | Conflict Zone
For Israelis and Palestinians trying to lead an ordinary life, the complications of living in a conflict zone can be extraordinary. Aziz Abu Sarah meets with people from both sides to understand how this conflict impacts their daily lives. He is a cultural educator, a native of Jerusalem, and a …
Read More »Part 2: Israel Defense Forces | Conflict Zone
For most Israelis, military service is mandatory. National Geographic Emerging Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah meets with some of the young people who form the backbone of the Israel Defense Forces, and rides along as they encounter protesters from the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh. To see this protest from the …
Read More »Part 3: Palestinian Protesters | Conflict Zone
Throughout the West Bank, Israeli settlements and Palestinian villages coexist in close proximity. Conflict over resources ensue, and can turn deadly. National Geographic Emerging Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah takes a look at one such conflict, between the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh and Israeli settlement of Halamish. In this report, …
Read More »Part 4: A Space to Talk | Conflict Zone
A soccer game may not necessarily lead to peace in the Middle East, but…you have to start somewhere, so why not with soccer? National Geographic Emerging Explorer Aziz Abu Sarah is a cultural educator and a specialist in conflict resolution. His core aim is to create opportunities for dialogue among …
Read More »Worst I Ever Bombed: Mike Birbiglia (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)
In this edition of Worst I Ever Bombed, comedian Mike Birbiglia tells us all about his most embarrassing stand-up performance of all time. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more Jimmy Fallon: Follow Jimmy: http://Twitter.com/JimmyFallon Like …
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