Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/1/22: Trump Investigation, Biden Messaging, Midterm Races, Life Expectancy, CA Policies, Big Pharma, & More!
Sep 1, 2022
John Abramson, an expert on Big Pharma and author of "Sickening," joins the conversation to discuss critical issues in the American healthcare system. He sheds light on the alarming decline in life expectancy, revealing connections to drug pricing and obesity. The discussion critiques the Inflation Reduction Act and explores potential reforms to improve medication affordability, particularly insulin. With a focus on California's bold healthcare initiatives, Abramson advocates for a more proactive government role in tackling systemic healthcare challenges.
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New Breaking Points Show
- Krystal and Saagar announce a new show called CounterPoints with Ryan Grimm and Emily Jashinsky.
- It will air every Friday starting September 16th on the Breaking Points channel.
Jackson Water Crisis
- The Jackson, Mississippi water crisis mirrors the Flint water crisis, highlighting recurring infrastructure failures.
- Breaking Points covered Jackson's water issues previously, indicating a history of problems.
Mar-a-Lago Photo
- The DOJ released a photo of classified documents on the floor at Mar-a-Lago.
- Trump claims the FBI staged the photo, asserting he declassified the documents.
