Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/17/23: Pharma Censors Social Media/CDC On Pfizer Booster/GOP 2024 Dodging Trump/Tanks Shipped to Ukraine/ChatGPT University Panic/Near Plane Collision/Tiktok Fools Biden/Glenn Youngkin Killed Ford Plant/Calley Means Interview Sugar Industry
Jan 17, 2023
The discussion reveals shocking pharmaceutical censorship aimed at controlling vaccine discourse and the CDC’s warnings on Pfizer's boosters. Political dynamics heat up ahead of the 2024 election, with Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ reluctance to endorse Trump stealing some spotlight. Geopolitically, Britain ships tanks to Ukraine amidst NATO's concerns. A near-plane collision raises questions about aviation safety and government accountability. Plus, insights into Glenn Youngkin's political maneuvering affecting Ford and a deep dive into the sugar industry's influence on health.
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Pharma Censorship
- Krystal and Saagar discussed a Twitter Files report by Lee Fang.
- It revealed pharma companies, including Pfizer's partner BioNTech, pressured Twitter to censor critics of vaccine policies.
Suppressed Debate
- Big Pharma's lobbying efforts extended to silencing activists advocating for low-cost generic vaccines.
- This censorship was particularly harmful during the pandemic when digital dissent was crucial.
Booster Concerns
- The CDC and FDA flagged a potential link between Pfizer's bivalent COVID-19 booster and strokes in seniors.
- This highlights the importance of open discussion about vaccines, especially given evolving data.