SUMMARY
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the overwhelmed immigration system and the Colorado ruling to keep Donald Trump off the primary ballot.
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Time codes
Start to 7:06 — To learn about the immigration system.
7:07 to end — To hear about Trump.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS:
- What factors contribute to the possibility of a bipartisan immigration bill?
- Who are Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell and Kyrsten Sinema?
- Which administration is David Brooks talking about when he says, "we're closer to some sort of bipartisan immigration bill than we have been since the "X" administration"?
- Why has immigration become a growing concern for some Americans?
- How do the negotiations in the Senate relate to both border policy and foreign aid funding?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Why do you think many Americans considered immigration and border policy a pressing issue?
Media literacy: How can news outlets report on political subjects while remaining unbiased?
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: Watch this video from Student Reporting Labs about an immigrant student standing up to stereotypes and answer the following question — How can students be more inclusive towards those who have immigrated to the U.S.?
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