Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/10/23: Taibbi Attacked By Dems in Twitter Files Hearing, US NYT Nordstream Report, Jon Stewart Backlash Over Lab Leak Jokes, Chris Rock on Meghan Markle, Work Monitoring Employee Brain Waves, Migrant Child Labor Abuse
Mar 10, 2023
James Lee, a technology analyst, explores the controversial practice of monitoring employee brain waves, weighing its ethical implications against corporate interests. Meanwhile, Jules Terpac dives into TikTok's new 60-minute screen time limits for teens, revealing how easy it is to bypass these restrictions and discussing the broader mental health impacts of social media. The conversation also touches on backlash in comedy, as Jon Stewart faces criticism for jokes about the lab leak theory, and Chris Rock makes headlines with his comments on Meghan Markle.
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Pro-Ukrainian Group Sabotaged Nord Stream Pipeline
- The New York Times reported that pro-Ukrainian groups sabotaged the Nord Stream pipeline.
- U.S. officials claim no involvement, but Krystal and Saagar express skepticism.
Criticism of Meghan Markle
- Chris Rock, South Park, and Charlemagne tha God criticize Meghan Markle's behavior.
- Saagar and Krystal discuss the turning tide of public opinion against Markle.
Jon Stewart's Lab Leak Joke Controversy
- Jon Stewart's joke about the lab leak theory sparked controversy and accusations of racism.
- Krystal and Saagar discuss the incident, noting Colbert's reaction and the media's handling of the theory.