Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/4/23: CNN Claims Putin Drone False Flag, Another Bank Verge Of Collapse, AOC/Matt Gaetz Team Up Stock Ban, More Bill Gates Epstein Meetings, Biden Debate Push, 10 Year Olds Working McDonalds, 2010's Digital Media Apocalypse, Ben Smith
May 4, 2023
In this discussion, guest Ben Smith, an editor at Semafor and author of "Traffic," dives into the changing media landscape of the 2010s. He shares insights on the implications of drone strikes in Russia and highlights troubling ties between billionaires and Epstein. The trio also confront the resurgence of child labor in the U.S. and the controversial push for congressional stock ban. With debates on Biden's electability stirring tensions, they wrap up by critiquing the control of the Presidential Debate Commission, advocating for a more inclusive political discourse.
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Kremlin Drone Attack
- A drone struck the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia.
- The Ukrainian government denied responsibility, but their chief of staff posted then deleted fire emojis.
Ukraine's Denial
- Ukraine's denial of involvement in the Kremlin drone attack is questionable.
- They have previously attacked Russian soil and sought long-range weapons.
Escalation Risks
- Even if Russia staged the drone attack, Ukrainians have attacked Russian territory.
- Ukraine benefits from escalating conflict with Russia to draw in U.S. support.
