Summary

Fresh off his State of the Union address, President Biden sat down with Judy Woodruff for an interview that touched on the economy, relations with China, the coming political season and her new project on the country’s divisions called “America at a Crossroads.”

 

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Five Facts

• Who interrupted President Joe Biden's State of the Union address at times yelling out "liar" and other such jeers? What was Biden's reaction to the jeers in his interview with Judy Woodruff?


• What are Medicare and Social Security?


• Where and when was Woodruff's interview with Biden?


• Why does Biden say he'll veto any cuts to Medicare and Social Security?


• How sure do you think Biden is that Republicans will stick to their reaction during the State of the Union address, signaling they will not cut Medicare or Social Security?

Key terms Medicare — A federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions. (Note: differs from Medicaid, which is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for some people with limited income and resources) Social security — A government program that works the following way: while you work, you pay taxes into the Social Security system, and when you retire or become disabled, you, your spouse and your dependent children receive monthly benefits that are based on your reported earnings.

Focus Questions

See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more? Focus question: Why do you think some Republican lawmakers would want to cut programs like Medicare and social security? Media literacy : What follow-up questions would you ask Biden about potential cuts to Medicare and social security?

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What students can do : If you want to watch the whole interview (21 minutes, includes transcript) with Judy Woodruff' and Joe Biden. click here .

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