SUMMARY
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart, Washington Post associate editor, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including pressure on the Biden administration over how to approach its relationship with Israel, the outcome of the 2023 elections and how Joe Manchin’s decision not to seek reelection in 2024 could shake up the U.S. Senate.
Suggested time markers:
4m:18s to 7m:25s to learn about Brooks and Capehart's election takeaways
Start of video to 4m:18s to learn about the war in Gaza
7m:25s to end if you want to learn about the senate shakeup.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS:
- Why did David Brooks think Democrats had a good night?
- What was one of Jonathan Capehart's takeaways? Did you agree with it? Why or why not?
- Who voices were featured in this story?
- How did Youngkin's support for a 15-week abortion ban sit with Virginia voters, according to this story?
- When is the next presidential election?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
What was the main takeaway regarding abortion rights and access from Election 2023?
Media literacy: Do you know where your local polling place is? Find out by checking with Vote Smart!
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 — why did the message of supporting a 15-week abortion ban by Governor Glenn Youngkin not resonate well in Virginia?
Check out this video from Student Reporting Labs about a 17-year-old poll worker:
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