SUMMARY
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, specifically the Hunter Biden indictment and the impeachment inquiry against President Biden, with a focus on the seriousness of the charges and the political implications.
Time marker: Watch video from the beginning to 5m:00s for the sake of time and answer the questions below (continue to watch to learn more about tensions among House Republicans).
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Hunter Biden?
- What has Hunter Biden allegedly done?
- How do Trump's charges compare to those of Hunter Biden?
- Where has an impeachment inquiry into President Biden begun?
- Why might the Hunter Biden charges affect President Biden's election campaign?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
David Brooks mentions that while Hunter Biden's influence should be investigated, it does not merit an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. What are his reasons for making this distinction, and do you agree with him?
News analysis: How can you find out more about the 2024 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 with a friend, neighbor or classmate — what is the significance of Republicans pursuing investigations into Hunter Biden's actions?
STUDENT VIDEO (May 22, 2023)
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