Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/3/22 - Weekly Roundup: Taylor Lorenz, Balenciaga, Blockfi, Twitter Election Interference
Dec 3, 2022
In a striking discussion, the hosts dive into Taylor Lorenz's defense of China's lockdowns and the ongoing fallout from Balenciaga’s controversial ad campaign. They analyze the ethical dilemmas of child exploitation in marketing while also discussing the collapse of BlockFi and the implications for crypto investors. The conversation expands into Twitter's role in past election interference, highlighting corporate diplomacy and regulatory challenges, and raises important questions about public health, individual freedoms, and misinformation.
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Zero-COVID Policy Defense
- Taylor Lorenz defends China's zero-COVID policy, despite its flaws.
- She spreads misinformation about long COVID and natural immunity.
Balenciaga's Controversial Ads
- Balenciaga faces backlash for disturbing ads featuring children with BDSM-themed teddy bears.
- Kim Kardashian, a Balenciaga associate, expresses disgust but hasn't cut ties.
BlockFi Bankruptcy and Crypto Losses
- Saagar Enjeti lost money on BlockFi, a cryptocurrency lender that filed for bankruptcy after FTX's collapse.
- Many young people hoping to buy homes also lost their savings invested in crypto.