Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #22: Corporate Media Misinformation, $18/hour Minimum Wage, Olympics Disaster, Starbucks Workers, Bezos's Yacht, & More!
Feb 12, 2022
The discussion highlights the push for an $18 minimum wage in California and critiques corporate media for spreading misinformation. They dive into NBC's historic Olympic viewership lows and the changing media landscape. The uproar around Jeff Bezos' yacht and the controversial disassembly of a bridge for its passage sparks debates on community interests versus billionaire privilege. Additionally, the plight of Starbucks workers brings attention to labor rights and activism in the current economic climate.
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Corporate Media Misinformation
- Corporate media platforms dishonest pundits and skew information, fostering distrust.
- This misinformation erodes public faith and hinders productive discourse.
NBC News Hires Stephen Hayes
- NBC News hired Stephen Hayes, who promoted the false Saddam-al-Qaeda link, despite heightened war fears.
- This illustrates corporate media's selective outrage and tolerance of misinformation.
CNN's Cuomo Coverage
- CNN lionized Governor Cuomo amidst a nursing home scandal, highlighting media hypocrisy.
- Jeff Zucker's potential involvement further underscores the erosion of journalistic ethics.