Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/23/21: Good Pandemic News, Biden Pressed, Student Loans, FBI, Amazon, Media Lies, Saagar's Retrospective, 2022, and More!
Dec 23, 2021
The hosts dive into the positive news surrounding the Omicron variant, emphasizing its milder effects and the need for vaccinations. They explore the ongoing student debt crisis, shining a light on the failures of the education system. A revealing discussion on FBI infiltration during protests raises concerns about civil liberties, while alarming safety issues at Amazon's Bessemer warehouse spark ethical debates. Lastly, the duo reflects on media trust, economic challenges, and personal journeys of growth, all while looking forward to a brighter new year.
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OTC COVID Pill
- Make Pfizer's anti-COVID pill over-the-counter available, like DayQuil.
- Simplify access; show a positive test for a prescription.
Disrupting Pharma
- A government-created vaccine against all COVID and SARS variants could disrupt Moderna and Pfizer's market.
- This raises questions about public trust in a Pentagon vaccine versus established pharmaceutical companies.
India's Herd Immunity
- Saagar Enjeti notes India's 70% herd immunity, achieved through both vaccination and widespread infection.
- He suggests this widespread exposure, particularly with a milder variant, may break the social stigma around contracting COVID.