Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/22/22: Rail Strike, Anti-Corporate Polls, Trump's Middle East Corruption, FIFA Anti-Gay Policy, Hunter's Laptop, Jon Stewart & MORE!
Nov 22, 2022
The discussion kicks off with a looming rail strike, driven by worker discontent over corporate priorities. Insights into anti-corporate sentiment among swing voters reveal a shift towards Democratic candidates. The controversial FIFA World Cup faces scrutiny over LGBTQ+ rights, while Hunter Biden's laptop news raises eyebrows in political circles. Jon Stewart's recent debates add to the narrative, tackling corruption and media perspectives. There's also a dive into the corruption within U.S. higher education, highlighting the gaming of admissions rankings.
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Potential Rail Strike
- The largest rail union rejected a White House deal, risking a strike.
- Rank-and-file workers are frustrated with insufficient paid leave.
Midterm Swing Voters
- Swing voters in the midterms disapproved of both Biden and MAGA Republicans.
- Healthcare, abortion, January 6th, and the environment drove their support for Democrats.
Rising Anti-Corporate Sentiment
- Public disapproval of corporations is rising, creating an anti-corporate moment.
- Republicans' views of banks and large corporations have declined sharply since 2019.