Teleprompter vs. No Teleprompter
David Letterman

Comedian David Letterman makes light of recent criticisms of President Barack Obama's use of teleprompters as aids when he performs speeches. The video first aired on CBS in 2009, but the criticisms continue to this day (2011).

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David Letterman: Teleprompter vs. No Teleprompter

March 24, 2009 (about 15 years ago)

Comedian David Letterman makes light of recent criticisms of President Barack Obama's use of teleprompters as aids when he performs speeches. The video first aired on CBS in 2009, but the criticisms continue to this day (2011).

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Source: The Late Show

Jok Church: A Circle of Caring

March 1, 2007 (about 17 years ago)

Jok Church shares a story of how his teacher saved him in one of the most challenging days of his life and how he and his partner returned the favor many years after.

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Source: TED

Liza Donnelly: Drawing Upon Humor for Change

December 1, 2010 (over 13 years ago)

Liza Donnelly used her cartoons to make people laugh and to make them aware of the rules women have unconsciously followed through the years.

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Source: TED

Jon Stewart: For Richer and Poorer - Teachers & Wall Street

March 3, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Comedian Jon Stewart takes aim at the hypocrisy seen in conservative TV show host's stated views on the sacrifices required of Wall Street and America's teachers when faced with financial crisis.

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Source: The Daily Show

Tom Hooper: Tom Hooper's Acceptance Speech for Best Director - The King's Speech

February 27, 2011 (about 13 years ago)

Tom Hooper accepts the Best Director Oscar for his direction of The King's Speech.

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Source: The Oscars

Jim Toomey: Learning from Sherman the Shark

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

In this clever talk, Cartoonist Jim Toomey tells us about learning from Sherman the shark. He gives us a background on how he got his start in cartooning and narrates how his sincere love for the ocean came to be. He sends his message through Sherman the shark in the Sherman's Lagoon comic strip....

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Source: TED

Scott McCloud: Comics

February 1, 2005 (about 19 years ago)

Scott McCloud talks about his childhood and his career as a cartoonist, as well as the power of the medium.

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Source: TED

Ben Katchor: Comics of Bygone New York

February 1, 2002 (about 22 years ago)

In this talk, cartoonist Ben Katchor draws us into his surreal world. He reads some of his comic strips and they provide a very observant view of stories that can be found everywhere.

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Source: TED

Patrick Chappatte: The Power of Cartoons

July 1, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)

Patrick Chappatte shows the power of cartoons in conveying serious messages in a humorous yet witty way.

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Source: TED

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