Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #46: Third Party Candidates, Housing Market Warning, 'Disinfo' Czar, & Biden's Saudi Trip
Jul 19, 2022
Ken Klippenstein, an investigative reporter for The Intercept, joins the conversation to dig deep into third-party candidates’ challenges and the precarious state of the housing market. The panel discusses the implications of Biden's recent Saudi trip, navigating the balance between energy needs and human rights. They also tackle the role of a new 'disinformation' czar, questioning the intersection of free speech and accountability in today’s media landscape. Plus, could Matthew McConaughey emerge as a unifying force in politics?
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Yang Suggests McConaughey
- Andrew Yang suggested Matthew McConaughey for president in 2024.
- He believes McConaughey's non-institutional background and positive energy are needed.
McConaughey's Political Potential
- Krystal and Saagar discuss McConaughey's political effectiveness and his alignment with the Democratic Party on gun control.
- Saagar questions the viability of third-party movements due to deep partisan divisions.
Need for Electoral Reform
- Krystal supports Yang's efforts on ranked-choice voting and electoral reform.
- She believes the current system makes it difficult for alternative candidates to emerge.