Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/6 Special: The Real Reasons Why American Democracy is in Crisis feat. Glenn Greenwald
Jan 6, 2022
Glenn Greenwald, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, joins the conversation to delve into the underlying issues threatening American democracy. He discusses the alarming rise in public discontent and disillusionment, particularly since the January 6th insurrection. Key topics include the failures of mainstream media, economic instability, and how pandemic policies have exacerbated societal divides. Greenwald also critiques the manipulative narratives surrounding civil liberties and the increased focus on a security state in response to recent events.
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Underlying Factors of January 6th
- The January 6th Capitol attack was a terrible day for the country.
- Underlying social factors and false pretenses contributed to the attack.
Poll on Violence Against Government
- A new poll reveals one-third of Americans believe violence against the government is sometimes justified.
- This number is the highest recorded, with independents showing the greatest increase.
Man Loses Job, Dies on Jan 6
- Saagar Enjeti recalls a ProPublica article about a man who lost his job, joined the Trump movement, and died on January 6th.
- This illustrates the desperation and misplaced faith in Trump.