Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/22/21: American Airlines, Amazon Destruction, Supreme Court Rulings, Barstool Conservatives, and More!
Jun 22, 2021
Ross Barkan, a contributor to The Nation and author of 'The Prince,' joins the discussion to dissect the controversies surrounding leadership in New York during COVID. They dive into the impact of corporate practices, spotlighting Amazon's wasteful item destruction. The conversation extends to the Supreme Court's favoritism towards corporations, particularly its rulings affecting NCAA athletes and legal accountability. They also analyze the emerging populist conservatism in America and its implications for the NYC mayoral race, showcasing a significant political evolution.
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Airline Bailout and Cancellations
- American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, blaming staffing shortages.
- This follows a bailout where they received billions but laid off workers.
Airline Bailout Inefficiency
- The airline industry bailout created a fake labor shortage.
- Small businesses faced stricter restrictions on bailout money usage.
Cash Payments vs. Bailouts
- Direct cash payments to individuals were more effective than corporate bailouts.
- People used the money more efficiently than large companies.
