3/20/24: Bibi Defies Biden After Rafah Call, Israeli Spox Suspended, Kushner Says Gaza Waterfront Valuable, Mnuchin Floats Tiktok Purchase, Bernie Spars WIth Fox On 32Hr Work Week, Peter Navarro Prison, SCOTUS Says Texas Can Deport Migrants, NYT Praises Deepstate, Havana Syndrome Proved Fake, Honduras War On Crypto Bros
Topics include Bibi defying Biden, Israel suspends spokesman, Kushner's Gaza waterfront comments, Mnuchin considers TikTok purchase, Bernie debates 32-hour work week, SCOTUS on migrants, NYT praises deepstate, Havana syndrome debunked, Honduras vs. crypto bros
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Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek bill to distribute economic gains more equitably.
Fair Labor Standards Act needs updating to reflect technological advancements and worker productivity growth.
Honduras faces economic challenges and legal dispute with crypto investors over law repeal.
Crypto investors sue Honduras for $11 billion, impacting economy and sovereignty, engaging World Bank arbitration.
Deep dives
Bernie Sanders and Sean Fain's Push for a 32-hour Workweek
Bernie Sanders and Sean Fain have jointly proposed a bill advocating for a 32-hour workweek. This bill aims to adjust current overtime laws to require payment for hours worked beyond 32 hours per week. The legislation has received significant positive feedback and aims to incentivize companies to increase productivity while allowing workers to work less.
Technological Advancements and Stagnant Wages
Despite significant technological advancements and worker productivity growth over the years, wages for workers have remained stagnant. The Fair Labor Standards Act has not been updated to reflect the progress in technology and productivity. Companies have benefited from increased efficiency and technology without sharing economic gains with workers.
Calls for a More Just and Decent Society
There is a call for a change to create a more just and decent society by adjusting labor laws to reflect the advancements in technology and worker productivity. Bernie Sanders and Sean Fain argue for a shorter workweek to distribute the benefits of technological progress more equitably.
Bernie Sanders' Vision for a Fair Distribution of Technological Benefits
Bernie Sanders advocates for a fair distribution of the benefits of technological advancements by proposing a 32-hour workweek bill. His aim is to ensure that workers receive their fair share of the economic gains generated by increased productivity and technological innovation, fostering a more equitable society.
Honduras Rejects World Bank Court in Crypto Libertarian Dispute
Honduras faces a battle with crypto libertarian investors over a law granting authority to outside investors. The president repealed the law, leading to a World Bank arbitration court dispute. The history involves a coup, narco ties, and corrupt elections. The crypto investors sue for $11 billion, posing economic challenges for Honduras.
Crypto Investors Use World Bank Arbitration Court Against Honduras
Crypto libertarian investors take Honduras to a World Bank arbitration court after the repeal of a law. The case involves a narco tied ex-president, a coup, and controversial special economic zones. The lawsuit seeks $11 billion, exacerbating economic pressures for Honduras.
Honduras Battles Crypto Investors Over Special Economic Zones
Honduran president's repeal of a law triggers a battle with crypto investors. The history includes narco ties, a coup, fraudulent elections, and a push for special economic zones. Crypto investors sue for $11 billion, impacting Honduras's economy and sovereignty.
Cryptocurrency Investors Challenge Honduras Repeal at World Bank
The repeal of a law by the Honduran president sparks a challenge from crypto investors. The dispute involves narco ties, a coup, and attempts to create special economic zones. Crypto investors sue for $11 billion, raising economic challenges for Honduras and engaging the World Bank in arbitration.
Ryan and Emily discuss Bibi defying Biden on Rafah invasion after call, top Israel spokesman suspended, Kushner says Gaza waterfront valuable, Steve Mnuchin floats buying TikTok, Bernie fights with Fox reporter on 32 hour work week, Peter Navarro reports for prison, SCOTUS says Texas can arrest and deport migrants, NYT praises deepstate, Havana syndrome investigation prove its fake, Honduras goes to war with crypto bros.