Videos Featured Video 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 Search & Filter Filter by Date Filter by Type Filter by Topic Filter by Tag Clear Filters 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 a… Watch November 15, 2023 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): What Does a Government Shutdown Mean For You? Federal government shutdowns harm the country in many ways. They’re costly for taxpayers, the public could lose access to vital programs and services, federal employees could end up working without pay until the government reopens, and trust in government could drop further. Learn more about the repercussions of a government shutdown. Watch October 4, 2023 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Trust in the Federal Government Does the public trust in government? It depends. The third video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series reveals varying reactions depending on the question. Questions about individuals’ personal experiences with federal civil servants and agencies elicit more positive responses than do questions about how individuals view government in general. Watch the newly released video… Watch
