Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/27/25: Spam Email 2026 Election Takeover, Taylor Lorenz Debates Phone Bans In Schools, Serbia Mass Protests
Aug 27, 2025
In this lively discussion, technology reporter Taylor Lorenz dives into the heated debate over mobile phone bans in schools, exploring their implications and generational divides. She shares insights on the role of smartphones in youth culture and education, advocating for a balanced approach rather than outright bans. The conversation also highlights student-led protests in Serbia, shedding light on youth activism and demands for accountability in political systems. Lorenz's perspective brings a fresh lens to the intersection of technology and societal change.
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Fundraising Turned Into A Money Vacuum
- Mothership Strategies built PACs to raise huge sums while keeping a large cut for consultants.
- This fundraising model drains grassroots potency and shifts money from candidates to fundraisers.
Candidate Linked To Fundraiser Partner
- Jordan Wood and his husband Jake Lipset purchased a lakeside home after ties to Mothership emerged.
- Wood was executive director of Mothership-linked PACs while Lipset remained a partner at the firm.
Affiliated PACs Mask Political Activity
- Mothership's PAC network funnels money between affiliated committees to amplify fundraising power.
- That structure obscures real activity and concentrates spending on fundraising services.