Goldilocks Number

Once upon a time---  November 2005--- someone said a very SCARY number...

What was it? Read Chapter 5 in the book (pgs. 49- 55) to find out.

Then answer these questions.

What is fear mongering and how/ why does the media lie?

Debate Debrief

 

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris touched on over a dozen topics during the debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia. The graphic above shows the time dedicated to each subject.

The fiery and contentious debate may be the only face-off of the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris And former President Donald Trump. Harris tried to walk a fine line between being both an incumbent and a change candidate and Trump was called out repeatedly for misinformation.

Donald Trump doubled down on unsupported claims that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating people's pets in the city of Springfield, Ohio.  

Which of these topics talked about in the debate were most important to you?

Which of these topics do you think they should have talked more about?

Who do you think won the debate?  Why?

Campaign Songs: Harmony vs. Discord

 

Music has helped set the stage for politicians for generations, and some songs have become intertwined with campaigns, from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A.," to Beyoncé's "Freedom." But sometimes artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate – and sometimes they sue! Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at when the playing of political anthems segues into copyright infringement.

1) What messages or values do campaign songs convey?

2) Why do you think some artists don't want their songs to be used by a particular candidate?

3) Are Republican and Democrat's tastes in music different?  Which artists associate with each party?

4) Listen to the playlist from the roll call of the DNC.  Which song represented Ohio?   Do you agree?  Why or why not?

5) If you were a candidate, which song would you pick as your anthem? Why?