Videos Featured Video August 30, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Education and Work Play Huge Roles in our Lives We spend decades of our lives in school and at work. The latest video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes ways the departments of Education and Labor improve student education and protect us at our jobs. You’ll hear from Faatimah Muhammad and Jessica Ramakis at the Education Department, and Patricia Davidson at the… Watch Search & Filter Filter by Date Filter by Type Filter by Topic Filter by Tag Clear Filters July 10, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): How the Federal Government Helps as you Travel Learn about the many ways our government keeps you safe and secure while you travel in the U.S. or go abroad. The most recent video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, describes federal agencies’ role in travel safety, and all the information you can find on federal sites to help with trip planning. Also… Watch April 9, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Why Do We Pay Taxes? In the first video of season two of the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel joins us to talk about why we need to pay taxes and where the money goes. Watch now to learn about the on-again, off-again early days of taxation and the many benefits and services our taxes pay… Watch January 25, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing… Watch
