Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #20: SCOTUS, Kamala's Fall, Amazon Lobbying, CNN Streaming, & More!
Jan 29, 2022
David Sirota, founder of The Daily Poster and a keen observer of corporate power, joins the conversation to dissect pressing political issues. They discuss the impending retirement of a Supreme Court justice and its implications for progressive ideals. Sirota critiques Kamala Harris's plummeting approval ratings and what that means for the Democratic Party's trajectory. The talk delves into the troubling aspects of lobbying, calling into question the integrity of political transactions, while also critiquing CNN's media strategies in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Breyer's Retirement and Corporate Influence
- Supreme Court Justice Breyer's retirement allows Biden to nominate a replacement.
- Breyer's record reveals a tendency to favor corporate interests, raising concerns about the court's future.
Harris's Unpopularity
- Kamala Harris holds the lowest net popularity rating for a vice president in recent history.
- This raises concerns about her potential as a future presidential nominee.
Amazon's Lobbying and Potential Conflicts of Interest
- Amazon paid $90,000 to Jeff Ricchetti, brother of White House official Steve Ricchetti, for lobbying.
- This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence peddling within the administration.