Summary
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including former President Trump’s latest legal battle, the growing presidential field and the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg. Time marker: Watch video from the beginning to 4m:37s for the sake of time and answer 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 some of the prominent candidates competing in the upcoming presidential race?
- What are the key issues and policies that candidates in the Republican presidential race are focusing on?
- Why is the upcoming presidential race unusual?
- When is Trump's next court appearance?
- How do the final two presidential candidates get decided?
Focus Questions
What are some qualities and characteristics that you believe are important for a president to possess? News analysis : How might different media sources and news outlets cover the upcoming presidential election? 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 are some key issues or policies that you think should be prioritized in the upcoming presidential election, and why do you believe these issues are important for the future of our country?STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (March 14, 2023)
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