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
Krystal and Saagar discuss the drone attacks in Russia, another bank on the verge of collapse, AOC and Matt Gaetz team up on a stock ban, Bill Gates' involvement with Epstein, 10-year-olds working at McDonald's, the media's take on the Biden debate push, and Ben Smith talks about his book on the 2010 digital media apocalypse.
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Representatives Matt Gaetz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are leading a bipartisan effort to ban stock trading by members of Congress in order to eliminate corruption and conflicts of interest.
The alliance between Gaetz and AOC demonstrates their shared understanding of the importance of removing the compromising influence of stock trading on lawmakers, despite their ideological differences.
Members of Congress conducted approximately $788 million worth of securities trades last year, raising concerns about insider trading and the need to restore faith in Congress.
The book 'Traffic' explores the rise and fall of digital media companies like BuzzFeed and Vice News, discussing the impact of social media platforms on news consumption and the challenges faced by these companies.
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Matt Gaetz and AOC join forces to ban congressional stock trading
In an unlikely alliance, Representatives Matt Gaetz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are spearheading an effort to ban congressional stock trading. They are joined by bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus. The aim is to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest by disallowing members of Congress from trading stocks while in office. Last year, members of Congress traded approximately $788 million worth of securities. Gaetz emphasizes that while he and AOC may disagree on many issues, they agree that Congress should not be compromised by stock trading.
Congressional stock trading ban seeks to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest
Representatives Matt Gaetz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, along with bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, are leading an effort to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The goal is to eliminate the potential for corruption and conflicts of interest that arise when lawmakers trade stocks based on their knowledge of upcoming legislation. Last year, members of Congress conducted around $788 million worth of securities trades. Gaetz makes it clear that while he and AOC have ideological differences, they both agree that the ban is necessary to restore faith in Congress.
Joining forces to combat corruption: Matt Gaetz and AOC promote a stock trading ban for members of Congress
In a surprising alliance, Representatives Matt Gaetz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are pushing for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. They are joined by members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, creating a bipartisan effort to combat corruption and conflicts of interest. Last year, members of Congress traded nearly $788 million worth of securities, raising concerns about the potential for insider trading. Gaetz notes that though he and AOC disagree on many issues, they both understand the importance of eliminating the compromising influence of stock trading on lawmakers.
Bipartisan effort seeks to ban stock trading by members of Congress
Representatives Matt Gaetz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are leading a bipartisan effort to ban stock trading by members of Congress. The purpose of this initiative is to eliminate concerns over corruption and conflicts of interest that arise when lawmakers trade stocks based on privileged information. Last year alone, members of Congress conducted approximately $788 million in securities trades, raising questions about insider trading. This unlikely alliance demonstrates that both Gaetz and AOC are committed to reducing the potential for corruption within Congress.
The Rise and Fall of Digital Media
This book explores the rise and fall of digital media companies like BuzzFeed News and Vice News. It delves into the origins of these companies and the cultural shift that led to their success. The book examines the influence of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter on news consumption and how they have changed over time. It also discusses the current state of media and the future of the industry.
The Flawed Business Models of Digital Media
This chapter examines the business models and ethos of digital media companies in the 2010s. It discusses the huge valuations these companies received and the belief that they were on the forefront of a new era in media. However, it also delves into the issues of audience capture and the challenges these companies faced in sustaining their success.
The Cautionary Tale of Selling Out
This section highlights the cautionary tale of media companies like BuzzFeed and Barstool that sold out and lost control over their own narratives. It discusses the impact of selling to larger corporations and the loss of control over company decisions. It also analyzes the backlash and fractures within these companies as a result of the decisions made by their new owners.
The Role of Social Media Platforms
This chapter examines the current role of social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook in shaping news consumption. It discusses the decline in their importance and influence in news media and the shift towards seeking out trusted individual voices in journalism. It also explores the splintered and diverse landscape of media in the digital age.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the Drone attacks in Russia and a CNN guest claiming it was a False Flag operation, US preps Ukraine with Nuclear attack sensors, Another Bank "Pac West" on the verge of collapse, Biden may declare Debt Ceiling unconstitutional, AOC and Matt Gaetz team up on a Stock Ban for Congress, Bill Gates caught again with Epstein along other multi millionaires, the Media says "Biden Debate Push' is only coming from the right wing, Krystal looks into a shocking report that 10 year olds were found working at McDonalds, Saagar looks into the Presidential Debate Commission, guest Ben Smith from Semafor comes to talk about his new book "Traffic" as well as the media apocalypse occurring in 2010 digital media.
