US campus protests: Drawing too much attention away from Gaza?

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Law enforcement officials stand in front of demonstrators during a protest at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the UCLA, May 2, 2024. Photo credit: Aude Guerrucci/REUTERS.

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have taken over national headlines recently. Clashes between protestors and counterprotestors, as well as law enforcement, are top of mind for political leaders. Have the student-led demonstrations shifted the focus away from the actual conflict on the ground in Gaza?

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Guests:

Host:

David Greene

Producer:

Marque Greene