
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Senate Hopefuls Clash in Maryland Debate, Younger Voters Concerned About Democracy
U.S. Senate hopefuls debate crime, abortion, and money in politics in Maryland. Younger voters express concerns about the state of democracy. Plus, Washington wrestles with the 'new equation' of direct attacks between Iran and Israel. Also, discover the remarkable journey of Singapore's Lawrence Wong, from political underdog to next PM.
Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/20/maryland-senate-trone-alsobrooks/
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/04/20/younger-voters-democracy-pollster-election-frank-luntz-ebof-digvid.cnn
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/washington-wrestles-with-new-equation-of-direct-attacks-between-iran-and-israel/index.html
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259701/who-singapores-lawrence-wong-how-underdog-no-grand-political-ambitions-became-next-prime-minister
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) U.S. Senate hopefuls debate crime, abortion and money in politics
(00:03:01) Video: Younger voters say democracy is in danger of failing. Hear why
(00:05:07) Washington wrestles with “new equation” of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
(00:08:12) Who is Singapore’s Lawrence Wong? From political underdog to next PM