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Daily News Lesson October 30 2026

What are the origins of gerrymandering?

Learn about the history of Gerrymandering and its role in U.S. politics

Daily News Lesson October 29 2026

Behind the scenes of Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads

It's Media Literacy Week! "One of the great things about journalism is we can ask just about anybody a question, if they'll talk to us, and listen for the answer. That's a great privilege." — Judy Woodruff

Daily News Lesson October 23 2026

A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms

Learn about the midterm's historical low voter turnout and popular ballot measures

Daily News Lesson September 30 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms

Learn about the rise in healthcare costs and thousands losing their coverage

Daily News Lesson September 18 2026

Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise

Discuss the sanctions in Cuba and how poverty in the nation has worsened

Daily News Lesson September 16 2026

Comedian Jenny Yang takes act to stages inside immigrant grocery stores

Learn why comedian Jenny Yang is doing stand-up in an unlikely venue

Daily News Lesson September 15 2026

9/11 changed Afghanistan, but now it's back where it started

Learn about three different people who fought in the War in Afghanistan following the events of 9/11

Daily News Lesson September 14 2026

Lonnie Bunch on his legacy and protecting the Smithsonian from political pressure

Discuss the resignation of the Smithsonian Secretary and who determines what memories are preserved in museums

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Daily News Lesson August 14 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: Are midterms safe from cybersecurity threats?

Discuss the ways the federal government and state governments are preparing for cybersecurity threats ahead of the 2026 midterms

Daily News Lesson August 07 2026

Monitoring the Midterms: What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November

A progressive epidemiologist from the suburbs of Detroit, El-Sayed will take on Republican Mike Rogers in November's general election

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