Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/31/22: Ukraine Crisis, Dark Money, Polls, Trucker Convoy, NBC Neocons, Railway Workers, Rogan vs Hedge Funds, Dylan Ratigan, & More!
Jan 31, 2022
Dylan Ratigan, a savvy financial analyst and commentator, joins the conversation to delve into the tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine amid looming threats from Russia. The dialogue exposes how media narratives inflame fear and showcases the financial interests of defense contractors. Ratigan also discusses the impact of recent market turbulence, highlighting the S&P 500's downturn and drawing parallels to past financial crises. Additionally, the struggles of railway workers against corporate greed highlight the urgent need for authentic political accountability.
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Ukraine's Perspective on Invasion Threat
- The Ukrainian government and media express less concern about a potential Russian invasion than the US.
- Trust the Ukrainians' assessment of the situation more than the US, as it's their country.
CNN Report on Biden-Zelensky Disagreement
- CNN reported a disagreement between Biden and Zelensky over the invasion's immediacy, citing a Ukrainian official.
- CNN later added context disputing the report after the White House disagreed.
US Information Shaping
- Western media often discusses how Russia shapes information but rarely acknowledges how the US does the same.
- US media, sponsored by defense contractors, parrots White House/Pentagon narratives, ignoring Ukrainian perspectives.