Summary
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the latest on the debt ceiling negotiations between the White House and GOP leaders in Congress and more Republicans join the 2024 presidential race. Time marker: START the video at 0m:00s and STOP the video at 3m:00s for a shorter segment of the main discussion, the focus of the questions below. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can find more stories from the weekend here and here . You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who are the key players involved in the debt ceiling negotiations?
- What is the purpose of the debt ceiling, and why are negotiations necessary to address it?
- When is the "X date" as identified by the treasure secretary?
- Why do disagreements and debates arise during the debt ceiling negotiations?
- How do the outcomes of debt ceiling negotiations affect the economy, government spending and the overall financial stability of the country?
Focus Questions
After listening to this story, why do you think that the debt negotiating talks were not productive? News analysis : How might different media sources and news outlets cover the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, and what are some strategies that you can use to evaluate the accuracy, bias and potential impact of their reporting on this topic? Alternative : 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?For More
What students can do : Discuss — what is the debt ceiling, and why do lawmakers engage in negotiations regarding it?Student Video of the Day (May 6, 2020)
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