SUMMARY
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the New Hampshire primary, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott's endorsement of Donald Trump, the differences between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of newspapers.
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0:00 to 3:12 to learn about Trump's endorsements
3:13 to 7:15 to learn about President Biden and Israel
7:15 to end to hear about changing landscape of U.S. news
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who is endorsing Trump in the New Hampshire primary?
- What is the historical connection between Scott and Nikki Haley?
- Why does Joe Biden have a complicated relationship with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to this story?
- How does Biden face political pressure because of his stance on Israel?
- When did ownership of the Baltimore Sun change, and why is that change significant?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Based on this segment, what do you think are some critical differences in policy and style between the Republican and Democratic parties?
Media literacy: What can students do to inform themselves on the upcoming election and its candidates?
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 and answer the following question — How can you fact check election ads before voting?
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