Politics

An educational web channel is rarely one to get excited about, but TED Talks seems to buck the trend. The diversity of its lectures, which tackle such quirky topics as "The Technology of the Heart" and "Inside an Antarctic Time Machine" is surely key to its success. There's also an awful lot here; with more than 750 videos to choose from there's bound to be more than a few that interest you.

Outfoxed was one of those documentaries that stuck with you, forcing you to evaluate everything you see on the news. Picking up where that telling film left off comes FOX Attacks, a political channel which questions the "fair and balanced" reporting that FOX claims. What I like most about this channel is how current it is. Whenever FOX puts a foot wrong, FOX Attacks is there to pounce.

Since his appointment as democratic candidate, Barack Obama has prided himself on his connection with the common man. Now that he's the American president, that commitment to staying in touch with the country hasn't waned.

ChangeDotGov gives Barack Obama and his political administration a voice unfiltered by the media. This YouTube channel features footage from press conferences and key events, backstage videos, and Obama's famous fireside chats.

Music, news, and culture combine at our latest channel, VBS.tv. This is the brainchild of edgy magazine Vice, and it delivers some raw and exciting content.

For some reason the menu button doesn't appear to be working, so playback options are quite limited. But there's plenty to see to make up for it.

No matter what your political persuasion, you’ll find some food for thought at the political YouTube channel, DemocraticMedia.

One of its biggest draw cards is the full versions of popular documentaries, including the Academy award-winning Bowling for Columbine and Hearts and Minds, and cult favorites like Sicko and The Corporation.

Folks following the US election race will also appreciate the regular updates of key speeches and interviews with the candidates.

With a broadcasting history stretching back to the 1980s, Frontline is a documentary institution. Now some of its most significant episodes are available in their entirety online.

There are almost 50 videos here all lasting around an hour long, so there should be enough to keep you entertained!

Winning Hearts and Minds offers a very different picture of the war in Afghanistan. Far from the frontline, the soldiers of the US Army Civil Affairs Command work hard to restore order to the war-torn country.

This engaging documentary series offers an insider's look at the humanitarian work of the US troops, making it a worthy addition to our documentaries and education category.

News Wars has joined BME TV Community Platform as the second channel in our political documentary category. This fascinating four-part series takes a closer look at one of the most powerful industries in the world: the news business.

At more than four hours long, News Wars is sometimes a difficult slog. However, with its insider interviews and expert research, this informative series is worth the effort.

The BME TV Community Platform channel provides a television platform for people to express and watch various views on a range of social and political issues. 

The channel encourages positive debate that helps to inform rather than reinforce stereotypes, through its TV channel.

The TV station relies heavily on people submitting videos, TV shows and documentaries resulting in a wide selection of topics and viewpoints.

The Community Platform channel is one way to stay abreast of what is happening in the in the world, from both a community and international perspective.