Standoffs between police and pro-Palestine protesters on college campuses intensify.
Some protesters want their universities to cut ties with companies linked to Israel.
The crisis is becoming a political headache for President Joe Biden, who is seeking a second term in November, with Republicans criticising his response to the demonstrations.
Are the student protests taking a political turn?
Could they cost Biden the support of a significant swath of young voters in what’s expected to be a hard-fought and close election?
Presenter: Nastasya Tay
Guests:
Niambi Carter – Associate professor in public policy at the University of Maryland
Rami Khouri – Political analyst and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut
James Davis – Republican strategist who has advised major corporations, NGOs and governments