SUMMARY
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the $148 million verdict against Rudy Giuliani, the debate in Congress over Ukraine aid and border security, the House's formal step toward impeaching President Biden and where the GOP race stand with the Iowa caucus less than 30 days away.
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Time codes
Beginning –2:19: Brooks and Marcus discuss the outcome of a court case against Rudy Giuliani.
2:19–6:18: Brooks and Marcus discuss legislation in Congress that would add border security and change immigration rules as well as fund Ukraine and Israel militaries.
6:18–9:25: Brooks and Marcus on the politics of the House impeachment investigation into President Biden.
9:25–11:45: Discussion of the Republican presidential primary and candidates hopes against Trump.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Rudy Giuliani?
- What did Giuliani do that caused the lawsuit?
- Where did Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman work?
- How much are Moss and Freeman owed after the ruling?
- Why does David Brooks think Giuliani now holds no power?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Do you think election workers should have special legal protections from politically charged attacks? Why or why not?
Media literacy: What recent important topics from the news do you think these commentators should be addressing that they do not in this segment?
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