Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #30: BlackRock, Nuclear Power, Corporate Profits, Media Influence, Twitter, Kamala, Corporate Mergers, & More!
Apr 9, 2022
Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, and Adam Lowenstein, writer and author, join to delve into the paradox of BlackRock’s climate strategies and its dual investments. Meredith Angwin shares insights on nuclear power, highlighting its potential to combat climate change. The conversation also touches on the influence of media figures like Tucker Carlson on political views and the complexities of corporate mergers in modern economics. They emphasize the need for public engagement in shaping antitrust policies.
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BlackRock's Climate Profiteering
- BlackRock profits from both fossil fuel investments and sustainable investments.
- They've positioned themselves to profit regardless of government action on climate change.
ESG Investing: A Scam?
- ESG investing lacks standardization, allowing companies to label unsustainable investments as "green".
- This can mislead investors and perpetuate harmful practices.
Nuclear Power Misconceptions
- The closure of Indian Point nuclear plant increased New York's reliance on fossil fuels.
- This highlights misconceptions about nuclear power within the environmental movement.
