Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/26/22: Russian Threats, Polling Numbers, Favre Scandal, Trump vs DeSantis, European Revolt, Iran Protests, & More!
Sep 26, 2022
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute, shares insights on Iranian politics and foreign policy. They discuss the troubling protests in Iran sparked by a woman's death in police custody, emphasizing the historical context and lack of leadership in the movement. The conversation also highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Russia, nuclear threats, and implications for global security. Additionally, they touch on the political fallout from the welfare scandal involving Brett Favre and the impact on impoverished communities.
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Nuclear Threat Analysis
- Putin's nuclear threats raise concerns, but his "I am not bluffing" might indicate bluffing.
- The U.S. warns of "catastrophic consequences" but avoids escalating rhetoric.
Putin's Erratic Behavior and Dissent
- Putin's erratic behavior and sole nuclear authority worry experts.
- Russia allows some domestic dissent, potentially to gauge or shape public opinion.
Russian State TV's Nuclear Argument
- A Russian state TV host argues that Russia would fare better in a nuclear war due to U.S. population density.
- This, alongside allowed dissent, may signal the Kremlin's attempt to normalize nuclear war discourse.