Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/2/22: Ukraine War Escalation, WH Correspondents Dinner, Economic Outlook, Ministry of Truth, Student Debt, Workers, & More!
May 2, 2022
Guest Richard Wolff, a professor emeritus at UMass Amherst and an influential voice on economic issues, dives deep into the troubling dynamics of the Ukraine conflict and critiques U.S. military involvement versus humanitarian needs. He discusses the alarming decline in the stock market, linking it to broader economic woes affecting everyday Americans. Wolff also tackles the systemic crisis of student debt, exposing it as rooted in fraud, and highlights the emerging student unionization efforts amid economic uncertainties, showcasing a shift in awareness among younger generations.
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Pelosi's Kyiv Visit
- Nancy Pelosi, accompanied by a congressional delegation, made an unannounced visit to Kyiv.
- This visit marks the highest-ranking US official to visit Ukraine since the war began.
Escalating US Aid
- The US is providing Ukraine dramatically more aid than most countries since 1946.
- This massive aid signals a US strategy focused on weakening Russia, not necessarily on peace.
Chomsky on Trump
- Noam Chomsky credits Donald Trump for advocating negotiation and diplomacy in Ukraine.
- Trump's stance on the conflict, however, has been inconsistent, ranging from hawkish to dovish.
