This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal November 09, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Greg Ip, Chief Economics Commentator at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the striking 2.8% growth of the U.S. economy and its disconnect with public sentiment. Sarah Randazzo, an education reporter, delves into the challenging dynamics of teaching about elections without stirring controversy in the classroom. Dan Divizay analyzes the fluctuating college tuition landscape and government support's impact on costs. Alison Pauly reveals the trend of purchasing expedited travel services, while Emily Stewart sheds light on the struggles of pharmacies amid fierce retail competition.
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Strong US Economy
- The U.S. economy is outperforming other advanced economies with 2.7% growth and falling inflation.
- This is due to increased productivity, but many Americans remain unhappy because of lingering high prices.
Politics in the Classroom
- Despite the 2024 election being a great teaching opportunity, many teachers avoid current events due to fears of backlash.
- They opt for creative civics lessons without mentioning candidates or use mock elections on less controversial topics.
Teaching Voting
- Engage students in voting concepts with simple, non-political choices.
- Ask questions like "Which brownie side do you prefer: corner or center?" to introduce the idea of voting.