In this episode, Bill explains the role the media plays during elections!

Episode 7: Lights, Camera, Action! On The Campaign Trail

Premiered April 13, 2016
Episode 7: Lights, Camera, Action!

In the seventh episode of On the Campaign Trail, “Lights, Camera, Action!,” Bill Nigut explains the role the media plays during elections and how this year’s presidential hopefuls are using social media more than ever before. This episode is aligned to SSCG8 of the Georgia Performance Standards for American Government and Civics. Additional resources can be found at GPB.org/On-the-Campaign-Trail

About the Program

On The Campaign Trail

On the Campaign Trail is a political web series for teachers and students hosted by Bill Nigut. Episodes take viewers on a journey through the political process leading to the 2016 Presidential Election. Topics cover a variety of subjects, including the primaries and the general election. Each episode is aligned to the Georgia Standards and includes printable teacher resources and lesson ideas.

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