Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/28/22: Biden Calls For Regime Change, GOP Primaries, Oscars Drama, Cosplay Class Politics, War On Fitness, & Reddit vs Wall St!
Mar 28, 2022
Joining the discussion is Tobias Demel, producer of the HBO Max documentary on the GameStop saga, shedding light on the uprising of retail investors against Wall Street. The conversation dives into Biden's controversial comments on regime change in Russia and the struggles within the GOP primaries. They tackle the chaotic Oscars incident and the intersection of labor rights with celebrity activism, while also critiquing the politicization of fitness culture. Demel's insights on the GameStop phenomenon reveal a tumultuous clash of everyday investors challenging the financial status quo.
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Biden's Gaffe
- Biden ad-libbed during a speech in Europe, saying Putin "cannot remain in power".
- The White House quickly backtracked, claiming Biden meant Putin shouldn't have power over neighbors.
Regime Change Fallout
- Biden's regime change comments validate Putin's propaganda and escalate nuclear war risk.
- This undercuts Zelensky's peace efforts, including neutrality discussions, increasing potential deaths.
Off-Script Biden
- Biden's "off-the-cuff" remarks, reminiscent of Trump, raise concerns about his leadership.
- He contradicted his campaign promise of measured, strategic governance.