Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/16/21: Free Assange, Pelosi Corruption, Twitter Censorship, Student Debt, Gen Z Activism, Punchbowl News, Greed Kills, Covid Mania, Taiwan Debate, and More!
Dec 16, 2021
The hosts dive into the pressing issue of Julian Assange's prosecution and the implications for press freedom. They discuss Nancy Pelosi's controversial defense of corruption and the struggle for student debt cancellation among Gen Z activists. Twitter's censorship, especially around COVID-19 narratives, draws scrutiny, while labor rights are emphasized through stories of vulnerable workers. The dynamics of U.S. foreign policy towards Taiwan are also debated, raising questions about geopolitical interests and military readiness. It's a whirlwind of timely topics and thought-provoking discussions!
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Pelosi Defends Stock Trading
- Nancy Pelosi defended congressional stock trading, citing "free market" principles.
- Insider investigations revealed 49 members violated stock trading laws.
Dynastic Wealth and Tax Avoidance
- Dynastic wealth in America is sustained through tax avoidance schemes, as revealed by ProPublica.
- One-third of the wealthiest Americans inherited their wealth, challenging the "earned wealth" narrative.
Twitter's COVID-19 Censorship
- Be aware of Twitter's content moderation policies as they influence elite discussions and public discourse.
- Twitter now penalizes claims that vaccinated people can spread COVID-19, contradicting scientific consensus.
