Merkel’s Farewell Trip to Israel, and More

• German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been a strong ally of the State of Israel, but most Germans disagree with her views. What does the end of Merkel’s chancellorship mean for the Jewish state?
• A new poll shows that about half of Americans believe the nation’s divisions are so great that some states should secede from the union. Is civil war coming?
• 2020 saw a wave of murder and other violent crimes in the U.S., recent statistics show. We look into some of the causes.
• Many governments are using COVID-19 to expand surveillance and control over citizens. In Europe, indications are that vaccine passports are a stepping-stone to a fully digital ID system for every EU citizen.
• And we talk about a powerful tool for navigating life’s distractions and making better use of your time.

Links

• 02:10 Post-Merkel: Germany and Israel (11 minutes)
  • “Anti-Semitic Vibes From the Nazi Era Reappear in Germany”
• 12:58 U.S. Division (15 minutes)
  • “Poll: Half of Trump Voters in Favor of Succession”
• 28:20 U.S. Crime (8 minutes)
  • “2020: The Year of American Crime”
• 35:52 Europe Digital ID (8 minutes)
  • “Europe Set to Launch Digital ID for All Citizens”
• 44:07 LAST WORD: Focus! (8 minutes)