Discussion Point: US Election 2016
The truth is...there was no-one to vote for. John Pilger
Practise your listening and comprehension skills by watching award-winning Australian journalist and film-maker John Pilger discuss Trump’s election victory. You can check your understanding by doing the quiz below.
John Pilger’s views are quite controversial, so you should think about what he says and decide if you agree. If you’d like to share your opinions on his views, or add your own, feel free to comment.
The interview was broadcast on RT UK’s Going Underground, with Afshin Rattansi asking the questions. He begins by asking Pilger if he was surprised by Trump’s victory.
Interview
Quiz
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Beside each question you can see the section of the interview where the answer is found.