CLS Topic Primary: July, 2017

Aboriginal Residential Schools in North America

Prince Borutski

Would love to hear Colin's take on China, it's rise to curent economic power and US - China relationship throughout history! Love what you do Colin! Keep it up!

Faremis Sound

Sherman's March to the Sea. How it was the equivalent of an atomic bomb for the Union and ended the Civil War.

Bryan Silva

A pro-life vs pro-choice video (your personal view on the topic and the history/politics surrounding it). Personally I'm interested to hear what you think what might be the most realistic chance of Roe v Wade being overturned in our country...I'm especially interested to know if you believe Mike Pence would (or would not) be an instrumental force in that process if he were to replace Donald Trump (via impeachment, assassination, Pence running in 2020 instead of Trump, etc)? Sorry if this question is too overarching; I would be thrilled if any part of this topic could be covered.

Sam Hunter

Yes!!!

Sam Hunter

Campaign Financing and Lobbying at the state and federal level. Pro's, Con's and evidenced exploration of the topic.

Cameron Liardi

Jury nulification, a little known aspect of the legal system where a jury can find a guilty man innocent

i know you already did a video like this on the old channel but i'd love your top 10 presidents list to be updated so that you have more time to think about it

Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Coast Pirates. America's first encounter with Radical Islamist Ideology.

History of the political parties and how they have changed. Is the idea that Republicans and Democrats "switched" a myth or reality?

The "Norwegian Rocket Incident" of 1995 !!!!!

J

I'd like you to cover slavery in the United States. I think the way you cover stuff so thoroughly it could clear up a lot of things and people could learn a lot more than what they typically do, which is more or less "the south wanted slaves, the north didn't, sooooo - Civil War."

Michael Ferrari

Colin, I would like to know what your favourite & most fascinating world events in non-American history are? They can be what you deem as important, ridiculous or just simply head-scratching.

Nate Brierley

The One Term Presidents: Who were the most consequential and inconsequential one term Presidents?

Mike Smith

Operation Desert Storm/ The Gulf War. History of the conflict itself and our involvement in this conflict. Plus the ramifications (if any) of the conflict that is still felt today.

The Milgrim experiment would be interesting. Also can you just go through your bookshelf one episode and reflect on some of your favorite books. I always dig your recommendations. You could pair them with a good bourbon.

Affirmative Action. Apologies if this was already posted; I searched but didn't find it...

Ryan Berry

Your thoughts on the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill and the lasting effects on our world today.

Early America and the Articles of the Confederation. America in the Philippines, or America's role in the age of Imperialism, or just a deep dive on America's Territories. The Bretton Woods Conference which established the US Dollar as the central world currency, and I guess as an adjunct, the gold standard: pro and cons. I also think a deep dive into gerrymandering would be intriguing, and some counters to it (the podcast 1947 (from Meet the Press) had an interesting discussion as to how to make district drawing empirically fair, and I know the Supreme Court will weigh in on this question in the fall session). Lesser known Presidential Assassinations and Assassination Attempts.

Timothy Monnig

99% of the topics this community mentioned above are really interesting. I feel like we pushed out majority of the CLS vids for the rest of the year lol. Can't wait to see what you got next planned, Colin!

The Sovereign Citizen movement (Bonus: and similar movements around the globe)

Arvel Crynyd

The contentious nature of the signing of the constitution.

Waco Texas siege on the Branch Davidian complex.

How about the history of the Gadsden Flag?

Ryan Greenwood

An analysis of the current power structure of the world in comparison to, say, 500 years ago - Countries and civilizations that have come and gone, etc.

1800's Exploration of the West. Jefferson's National Expansion and its memorial (Arch). Lewis, Clark, etc.

John Burleson

Who is the best/greatest Presidential Campaign manager and why? Karl Rove? David Plouffe? Lee Atwater? KellyAnne Conway? Carville and Stephanainaoeaoropoulous?

Steven Bellah

Similarly, an explanation of the political parties beliefs.

Kyle Hinze

I'd love to hear you go through some of the history of online outrage regarding the Presidential cabinets. Earliest I can remember it is the 2nd W election, 51% of the popular vote, when the "Not My President" website sprang up with person after person posting pictures of them holding up signs with various riffs of of, "I didn't vote for him..." Bringing up things like that from the last 15-20 years might be illuminating for some.

Iran and our relationship with them over the last 150 years or so and how that relationship evolved over time since they were very western influenced at one point and now they are a very cut off country to the US and basically our "enemy" now.

The life and works of George Orwell.

Made sure to scroll through before posting - I would like to hear your thoughts on Patton Vs Rommel in World War 2. - While a lot of people know about Rommel, it doesn't seem that Patton is as widely covered as I believe he should be.

Owen

Would be great to also show the connection of socialism to dictatorships, like Venezuela, and Cuba

The impact of the Commerce Clause

The Cold War. I know this is a broad topic that starts after WWII with containment and then eventually escalates until '89. But maybe cover the point you feel are most important

Chris Johan

Third party presidential candidates. This could be a hybrid of history and modern politics. Most notable third party runs in the past, your thoughts on the viability of third party in the next or future election cycles.

Kevin Sullivan

Anita Sarkeesian

Can't see this winning, but I would love it. Let's see if it gets more than my vote.

Jason Kelley

I'd like to see a video talking about the history of the U.S. criminal justice system

I would love to see a video talking about the Handover of Hong Kong from the British to the Chinese. Seeing as the 20th anniversary just occurred it seems like an appropriate time to do it. I think It would be interesting to touch on the impact it had, specifically the umbrella movement.

A history of US involvement in the Middle East.

I'd be interested to see you do research and the history of the Satanist Church, they get tarnished with the crazy brush in the media but rarely does anyone give them an even platform. Also interested in their policy of always paying their taxes.

James Schubert

After careful consideration, you sir have gained my vote. With everyone saying trump would mash the fuck out of the nuke buttons I've been searching for documentaries on the manhatten project and just haven't found any good books/films that cover this. SO even if Colin doesn't cover this does anyone have any book/documentary recommendations? This might be one of the single most fascinating and terrifying things we have ever created as humans.

Christopher Lee

Oh man this is really good.... I'm divided between this and the manhatten project (because... manhatten project)

Christopher Lee

I would like to hear your full breakdown on Hilary Clinton. I know you are not her biggest fan based on passing remarks from the KF days. If you find it more interesting, you could make the topic about "The Clinton's" to include Bill too. Keep up the great work Colin!

Reythan

I'd be interested to hear about a battle during the Civil War that you think is extremely important, yet isn't well known/discussed.

Hate speech and the 1st amendment

The role of media in a democracy and why is it failing in the US.

Hamad Taher

History of planned parenthood and it's founder

Hose A Contra Razz

World War 3! (When will it happen? Why will it start? Who will be involved? Where will it be mainly fought? What technology/weapons will be used? How will it end?)

Nick O

I would like something on the man who carried a big stick: Teddy Roosevelt.

Jake McCune

Salem Witch Trials. An interesting period in America's history, as well as mankind with our limited understanding of the world. The power of the church and public opinion was crazy.

The civil war and slavery

Noah Keith

The adventures of Al Gore. Once a top politician, Vice President, may or may not have won the White House at one point, and let us not forget his tireless efforts to warn us about global warming and more importantly...Manbearpig.

Brian Fuller

I’d love to see your research and hear your thoughts. This has been nagging me since your AMAs with KF

Karlos Rey

MY QUESTION: How do you feel about the state of 'quality control' in regards to consumer electronics and the product manufacturing industry as a whole (hardware not software)?

Karlos Rey

Brexit and Nigel Farage!

Liam Argent

The American Revolution

Joaquin

Health Care in America. Pros and Cons for both free market and socialized system.

Universal basic income.

I would love your thoughts on religion in America! Thanks!

Chance McDaniel

How the legalization of Marijuana in states that have already done so, has changed the landscape (for better or worse). I live in Washington and would love to hear where the tax money has gone and what changes have really taken place. I know you could do a much better job at analyzing the research than I could. You're doing amazing work and I really love this community topic idea.

Would love to hear you speak on the facts and misconceptions about global warming/ man-made global warming/ global cooling.

This is a great topic. Don't apologize for suggesting it.

I would love a George Washington video akin to the Andrew Jackson one. I know there are not as many crazy stories but whenever i read up on him he always seems to be extremely interesting and at the same time unlike every president that came after him.

Battle of The Alamo or more broadly the Texas Revolution

The Caning of Charles Sumner

Corey Sonier

Bears Ears National Monument is a huge topic of debate in Utah right now. It would be really interesting to hear Colins perspective on national park conservation too. - Heather

Jose Oliver

Operation Paul Bunyan (aka, that time America went to DEFCON 3 over landscaping gone wrong).

Jeremy Echols

I believe that series is actually called Mountain Men and airs on the History Channel.

Jeremy Echols

A history and legacy of the Manhattan project.

Gallipoli Campaign WW1

We need a series about the history of the American Mountain Men.

Hi Colin , big fan of your content since the gaming days . I know that the priority is main land stuff and I can completely understand that , I mean why would you care about Puerto Rico? , right now PR is facing a huge debt and it's all over the news with the current government pushing for statehood. Although does are good topics by themselves I want to concentrate in One mayor thing , How do we contribute to the " main land " , I feel that there is a missed conception that the island does not contribute anything to the main land and although we don't pay Federal Income tax we contribute by other ways like the jones act . To keep it short they pay taxes comparable to some states or even more in some instances. I feel it could be a good educational video for everybody, Maybe down the line you can make a video like this, but I know this is probably not interesting for a lot of the viewers. Thank you in advance

Edwin Garcia

The history of toilet paper.

Scott Rabideau

A history of the progressives (Wilson, the Roosevelts, etc.) and what it means to be progressive today.

Dominic Dilullo

I'd love a Colin researched video on the JFK assassination :) - I'm Canadian but I did my final research people when I was in high school on the subject for my grade 11? American History class. Always fascinated me.

Andrew

MAD, or more specifically Reagan's "Star Wars" Program or Russia's "Dead Hand."

dszexyrtcj

The Space Race

I am not sure if you are too familiar with it, but I would love to hear your take on the public lands / conservation devate currently going on in the US.

The formation and reformation of Americans modern political parties, what they were originally and how they grew into what they are now.

"The 51st State of America". Specifically, the two most realistic candidates- Puerto Rico and Washington DC.

Maybe an episode on who your favorite, and least favorite US Presidents are and why?

Capitalism vs. Socialism

Jonathan Perez

I'd love a history-centric episode on the Wunderwaffe, aka all the crazy experimental weapons and vehicles the Nazis had in the works.

Brent Lindquist

The US Presidential Election of 1992

Andrew Leek

Fort Knox - what is it!?

Niall Prendergast

Clarification note: this is different from online surveilance/security, for those unfamiliar

Evan Bederman

Why socialism doesn't work.

Dylan Manuszak

Net Neutrality and the roles the FCC and FTC play in the current debate over it.

Evan Bederman

The origins of Game Theory

History of the income tax in America!

Steven Oslund

I loved your recent video of the sacking of DC and the burning of the White House. It made me more curious about the War of 1812. I would love a video on that subject.

The Corwin Amendment.

The influence of Irish people on American culture

Who is the most important or influential historical figure from each era (which could be at your discretion) and why?

As someone who works in the Human Services field I would be interested in your thoughts of the ADA (Americans with Disablities Act) and how it has changed the lives of Americans living with disablities.

Great topic. In school we are taught about the horrors of Facism but never are the atrocities of Communism mention.

Jonathan Perez

Are Political Parties really necessary?

Lucas Gremista

The federal reserve

Dennis Parker

I'm interested in your thoughts on the current state of investigative journalism and where/how you get your news.

djKENTO

With all the tensions growing in the United States, do you think we are brewing up for another revolution or maybe even a Race War? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this and if this is possible and what do you think the fallout would be like.

StrawHatMonkey

If the British were given a do-over, what few things could they have done differently to turn the American Revolution tide in their favor?

Scandinavian style socialism

Thomas Jefferson, similar to your topic on Andrew Jackson

Fred Bence

Similar to your Andrew Jackson video. But why Theodore Roosevelt was awesome.

David McKinstry

Snowden: privacy vs security?

Meagan Milton

Dangers of judicial tyranny: when judges try to be legislators.

Samuel

Lmfao I'm sure Colin will have an awesome time covering the TSA.

Jonathan Perez

Saul Alinsky

Electoral college. It's formation, uses, pos/neg of it.

Cameren Ceniceros

The History of the Gulags in the Soviet Union. Its unfortunate that more people don't know about that.

Gulf of Tonkin Incident/Vietnam War

Alex Ball

How historical figures are portrayed in Video Games, such as Assassin's Creed - harmless or bad for younger generations learning history

Sean Chandler

Media Bias and Echochambers.

Jonah Dearth

I know we are getting one or two shows with your dad surrounding 9/11 but I was hoping we could get one surrounding the fall out. Specifically why it was important to go into Iraq and why so long afterwards.

Meagan Milton

Talk about all of the U.S. territories outside of the 50 states (Guam, USVI, etc.) how we acquired them, what purpose they serve today, etc.

I would love to see you cover the Korean War at some point. Your North Korea video was one of my favorites.

Michael Bruchsaler

Benedict Arnold

I saw on twitter that you're reading about Churchill. I would enjoy an episode on him.

A history of the TSA

Ken Viehland