Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/13/25: WH Refuses To Post Job Data, Israeli Owned Landlord Behind Evictions, Wall St Hysterical Over Lina Khan, Starbucks Strike
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Nov 13, 2025 Michelle Eisen, a national spokesperson for Starbucks Workers United and dedicated barista, shares insights on the union's unfair labor practice strike. She discusses the challenges faced in negotiations for better pay and scheduling. The conversation highlights Starbucks' spending priorities versus worker needs and strategies to escalate efforts, including picketing. Eisen also informs listeners about supporting the NoContractNoCoffee campaign, encouraging them to stand in solidarity with the striking workers.
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Missing Job Data Leaves Policymakers Blind
- The government shutdown may permanently impair official economic data, leaving policymakers and markets flying blind.
- Krystal and Saagar warn consumers' lived experience often matters more than delayed or missing statistics.
AI Valuations Rely On Implausible Growth
- Massive AI investments rest on exponential future revenue that may never materialize.
- Saagar and Krystal argue current valuations depend on unrealistic long-term growth assumptions.
AI Improvements Are Incremental Not Explosive
- AI progress so far shows modest improvements and persistent hallucinations, questioning claims of imminent AGI.
- Krystal stresses stalled practical improvements despite massive investment and hype.
