3/9/23: Capitol Police's Jan 6th Nonsense Defense, Tucker Trump Texts, Budget Standoff, Gov Demands Elon Contacts, Chomsky ChatGPT, Fauci Lab Leak, CDC Director on Gain of Function, Tucker's Ukraine Test, Stock Buybacks, Ken Roth on Netanyahu Power Grab
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
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Corporate Power and Judicial Independence
This chapter examines the negative effects of stock buybacks on the American economy, highlighting how corporations prioritize shareholder profits over employee welfare and innovation, contributing to wealth inequality. It also discusses the current threats to judicial independence in Israel under Netanyahu's government, linking these issues to broader implications for democracy and U.S. foreign policy. The dialogue critiques the growing influence of far-right politics on civil rights and governance in both contexts.
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